As I prepare for
Thanksgiving Day, I always think about the English colonists who sailed across the Atlantic Ocean on the Mayflower. As a resident of Massachusetts I always enjoy driving east to the Cape (Cape Cod) in the warmer weather to enjoy the beaches and also to learn more history whenever possible!
There is an area in Chatham, MA
across from the Coast Guard Small Boat Station and Chatham Lighthouse that overlooks the Chatham Sandbar. The tranquil scene and lighthouse are a "must see" for many visitors to this area. There are also interesting plaques containing history to read.
It begins-
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This is a fascinating story! The Pilgrims did not travel directly to Plymouth, MA! Rather than post the images and story again, visit my post from last November and read a bit of History... when you have a chance during this Thanksgiving weekend.
The complete post- with images:
The Journey of the Pilgrims
posted November 21, 2012
History is FuN!
Today was "Pie Making Day" for me. One of my fam's fave pies -
Butternut Squash Custard is below!
Recipe
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| Ready to fill with the Butternut Squash Custard Filling! |
It has been a month of savoring the taste of
Butternut Squash! The delicious orange colored veggie that contains Potassium. One 2 Cup Ziploc Freezer Bag was defrosted in the fridge yesterday and used today.
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| The hand mixer makes it easy! |
The
Butternut Squash Custard Pie (
recipe) has been cooling on the rack. Soon it will be placed in the fridge.
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Enjoy!
Yummy!
3 comments:
What a beautiful pie, Judy, and so perfect for Thanksgiving dinner. Best wishes for a blessed and very Happy Thanksgiving.
Happy Thanksgiving my friend! I hope you've had a blessed day! Sweet hugs, Diane
Cathy at Wives with Knives-
Lavender Dreamer-Thanks! Hope you also had a great Thanksgiving Day! :)
~Judy
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