Pecans flown in from Texas?

When my mom told me that my aunt was going to make the Pumpkin Pie this year, I had to rethink what I was going to make for Thanksgiving.  So, I thought I'd give Pecan Pie a go.  Little did I know that my moms family in Texas had sent her some pecans.  She said I could put them into my pie (I should tell you how much she loves these pecans...I mean, she loves them, a lot. a lot.)  ...the pressure was on!  What if I messed up the pies?!  I couldn't just go out and get more pecans...I mean, these were from TEXAS (say that in your best Mean Girls voice lol)!

However, this was the easiest recipe I have ever attempted.  I haven't tasted the pie just yet, but it smells of maple-y goodness and that to me equals amazing!  Here's how easy it is:

Chop up some pecans (please note: yours do not have to be from Texas!)

Then throw the maple syrup, sugar, brown sugar, eggs, flour, butter, and vanilla extract in a separate bowl...and whisk that baby (whisk it good!)!

I wanted to double the recipe since I had an extra pie crust, but I didn't have quite enough maple syrup, so I one and a halfed the recipe to make two 3/4s pies.  If that makes sense.

Then, put the chopped pecans in the pie crust, and pour the heavenly maple goodness mixture on top.  Toss (gently!) that pan full of delight into the oven on 350F for one hour and that's it! (I did a little under an hour since it wasn't a full pie)

Super easy.  It probably took less than 20 minutes to prepare the filling.  I can't wait to dig into these babies!  If you would like the recipe, I found it here: Maple Pecan Pie

Since I'm having Thanksgiving today, I spent a bit of yesterday making my yearly Christmas bow for my pup.  I crocheted it this year instead of sewing, and it is adorable!  If you crochet, you can find the pattern here: Bow Pattern 

I don't think he likes it too much, and I know he hates having his picture taken.  I was lucky this time and he didn't growl at me!

Also, since today is technically the day after Thanksgiving that means that I get to listen to Christmas now, right?  Sure!  Here is one of my favorite Christmas songs!

Sufjan Stevens: "Put the Lights on the Tree"
Also, I fear that cartoon Sufjan has jaundice!

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Photo Snapshots 11/10/12

Here are the snapshots from the week!

Sunday 11/04/12: Open faced grilled cheese with tomatoes and basil.

Monday 11/05/12:  Playing around with my camera

Tuesday 11/6/12: I bought this pin on my Alaska Road Trip, and i finally put it up in my car.

Wednesday 11/07/12:  Drinking Vanilla Rooibos tea in one of my favorite mugs (it has Shakespeare insult quotes lol)

Thursday 11/07/12:  Still reading this book.  And I couldn't figure out how to flip this photo.  I thought I was doing so well!

Friday 11/09/12:  A drive with my pup.  His name is Gusss (yes 3 S's!)

Saturday 11/10/12:  I'm making progress on my blanket!

iphone graveyard.

I'm not sure about you guys, but the pictures I take on my phone seem to get taken- then lost. I forget about them completely.  Then today I was going through my phone and I suppose in a way kind of reliving my life.  But, here are some photos from the past 2 years or so.

From one of the many wine nights with my girl friends.  We were pretending to cheers like they do on The Bachelor.

My pup.  He's adorable when he sleeps...vicious when he wakes.

I couldn't resist taking a photo of this beautiful sunset!

My Kenyan friend took me to a Kenyan restaurant (all vegetarian dish for me) it was beyond delicious!

My mom found this poor kitten abandoned.  She rescued it and it is now living at my Meemaw's farm.  We initially named it Milo, but it turns out it is a girl so we call her Miley.

A little white wine to enjoy on the hot day I spent in Venice, Italy.

A Hawaiian inspired drink my mom made me to celebrate my parents return from their vacation to Hawaii.

I can't be the only one with an "iphone graveyard" can I?