The Morning After

Is there such a thing as a Thanksgiving hangover? I've never actually been hungover before, as alcohol and I do not get along so well.

I'd imagine some of the Thanksgiving hangover symptoms to be:
Grogginess
Lethargy
Desire for more sleep
Craving for pie
Hankering for leftover turkey

You know, it's beginning to sound like I may have a Thanksgiving hangover most days of the week right when I get out of bed. Especially during the cold season.

So the morning after ended up being a day of lazing around, cleaning, then watching movies all day while enjoying some pie. Not a bad day.

Today, however, I needed to do something about the extra pie dough and fillings. The result?

MINI PIES! I made these for my tía and her husband.
I love mini desserts! They're so cute and perfect for giving away. Goodness how I love these mini pies so much. I will definitely be making more of these in the near future.

The Thanksgiving Trio

Do you remember how you felt your first time doing something or going somewhere? Like your first day going into preschool/kindergarten. Or a first kiss. Or your first time going to Disneyland. Yeah, you know what I'm talking about.

This year was my first "official" Thanksgiving celebration. By official, I mean doing the whole cooking the turkey thing and making the stuffing and gravy and whatnot. And then everyone sitting down and eating together. Yes, in my more than 2 decades of existence, this was a first. Better late than never. Oh how excited I was; all that adrenaline pumping. like a kid with $5 standing in the candy aisle of the 99¢ store.

In all my excitement, I decided to make 3 pies...

Yes, THREE PIES. IN ONE DAY. This may not be a big deal for some of you out there, but I've never made a pie before. The crust always seemed like an elusive little thing; too fussy.

In all honesty, I intended to make the pies, or at least one, the night before. That way I could help out with the cooking of the main course and sides the next day. Procrastination sure is a tough habit to kick.