Our dog sitters usually get compensated with tamales, and they did again for watching the dogs while we were in Hawaii, but this time I also left them a little something else. I always leave a note on the freezer with instructions for how many scoops of kibble goes to which dog and who gets how much of what medication.
The friend that would be feeding the dogs for us on this occasion is similar to me in our cooking methods. We feel spending three hours in the kitchen to create a meal similar to those served by a farmer’s wife in the 1940’s is more satisfying and nutritious than the “Hungry Man” in the freezer section that takes five minutes in the microwave. Neither of us even owns a microwave. I know, it’s sacrilege. At the bottom of the dog feeding instructions I left the following note:
The half a pumpkin pie in the refrigerator is for you and your hubby. Don’t worry, we didn’t touch that half. I made it all myself from scratch, including the crust. Well, actually I didn’t grow the pumpkins from seedlings with time, love, and bedtime stories. I didn’t even buy pre-nurtured pumpkins from the store to use. They were all out. I guess this year was a bad one for pumpkin growing. I did however use two very nice undented cans of pumpkin puree. Oh, I also didn’t milk the cows for the cream I used, or raise the chickens for the eggs. *hanging my head in shame* I didn’t even grow the spices. Damn, I guess it’s not as scratchy as I made it out. But it’s still really good pie. I hope you enjoy it.
Hahaha…you are awesome Erica. That was funny!
That was fantastic Erica! I will watch your dog anytime, but you have to promise to milk the cow yourself this time.
I’ve finally got my post up. Tasty Tuesday – Pie
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Mr. O – I’ll make sure to call you next time I need a dog sitter, but I don’t know where to find a cow let alone how to milk one.
hihihihi hahahah it is so funny to read your article i think you should try milk your cow I wonder what would have happened to pumpkin pie .
I’ve done both…Good is good, no matter how you slice it!
G-Man – I usually buy a pie. Last year the one I bought was a dud. Homemade is so much better even if the pumpkin is from a can. SO much better!
Scratchy’s good… but having an actual half-a-pie in the fridge is priceless.
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Titanium – I agree, but that *could* depend on the pie. I’ve had some bad store bought pies.