A Thanksgiving that sounds like a Hallmark channel made for TV movie is my fave

November 24, 2008

Thanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday. This may seem a little odd since I’m a girl who thrives on presents (giving and getting) and there are no gift exchanges at Thanksgiving, but let me explain. Once a year on this magical holiday my mom’s family descends on the little town of Franklin, Idaho (population 716). My grandma lives on an egg farm. The egg farm on Napoleon Dynamite to be exact. No, I am not making this up. The usual Thanksgiving fare abounds – good food, family, football- but the most magical part of my family’s Thanksgiving is the plethora of pies. No less then 30. Pumpkin is the most boring one there. The day beforehand a pie assembly line forms in the kitchen and my grandma cranks out the pie crusts with her trusty bucket of lard at her side. For real. Now, don’t you want to be part of my family? We are currently accepting applications.

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  • On November 24, 2008 , Micaela said:

    my application is in the mail :)

    looks like delish fun!!!!

  • On November 24, 2008 , Katie said:

    you’ll have to post about your favourite one this year. Even though pumpkin may be the most boring, I must say that pumpkin chiffon pie you made last year is the only pumpkin pie I have ever liked. It was good!

  • On November 24, 2008 , Karen said:

    Oh.my.god! I actually don’t like pie, but seeing that table might change my mind…

  • On November 24, 2008 , summer said:

    Um, yes. I would like to be a part of this. Definitely.

  • On November 24, 2008 , Breakfast for Dinner said:

    I wasn’t sure about joining the family until the mention of lard. That seals it! I’m in! lol

  • On November 25, 2008 , Caroline said:

    Holy cow! How many people are at Thanksgiving to eat all those pies?

  • On November 25, 2008 , Kelly Smith said:

    Mel, I am so excited to have Thanksgiving at my house this year… but I think I am going a bit overboard. I just realized that I made 3 home-made pies and a dozen of cookies for a total of 4 people. What was I thinking!!! Since i am the official president of the Bellessa fan club, I win! yep, I win~

  • On November 25, 2008 , shill said:

    whoooaaaa!!!! pie heaven :D

  • On November 26, 2008 , Theresa said:

    have you broken your record?

  • On November 26, 2008 , benson said:

    so many pies…so little time

  • On November 29, 2008 , Mouse said:

    Lucky buggers that you get Thanks Giving. You seem to have a holiday every day ;D Anyway, here’s a little doodle from me that I decided to draw after seeing your post (i only just found your lovely blog)

    http://i35.tinypic.com/1es7pt.jpg

    I hope you had a good day with all your pie eating ;D Also, that picture made me laugh, what’s with the girl in the yellow t-shirt? She looks like she’s REALLY annoyed.

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