I am in a pie baking mood :)
It is tradition in the Smith/Miller/Devine family (whichever name you want to attach this to) to make an amazing, in my humble opinion, home made chocolate cream pie. I made the first batch on Friday with my friend Jessica. I left one with her family and took one home myself. Jesse and I devoured it within a few days...he had 2 pieces, I had 4. Sometimes I disgust myself.
Then, I got inspired to make a little treat for some co-workers this holiday season. So I made some more pies this evening.
Now, before you start thinking I'm AMAZING, check out this next picture.
I added the pencil to put these to scale for you.
They are mini pies!!! I discovered these a year or two ago. They are the perfect size for one person to thoroughly enjoy and I can turn 1 pie into 12 mini pies. I got saucy with my assistant principal this afternoon so I decided to smooth it over by bragging about and then promising a piece of my wonderful chocolate pie. At that point I was planning on making 1 big one and giving out slices. I quickly did some math (and by quickly I mean over the course of 2 days) and realized that 6-8 slices wouldn't cut it - hence the MINI ones!
I did, however, double the batch and make a large one for Jesse and I - which we will begin to enjoy this evening. I just have to keep myself from enjoying it for breakfast tomorrow morning.
I also was inspired to do more than throw some ravioli's in some boiling water and I put together a salad! I added my new obsession, turkey bacon, on top to provide us with some protein. It made a beautiful plate!
Tomorrow is a half day of work for us, which for me will begin with a morning at the local coffee shop with some ladies from work. I love spending the morning at the coffee shop because I get to see some of Jesse's coworkers and my own as I sit there with my cocoa and egg and cheese sandwich and play on my computer. Usually I work, tomorrow I will play :)
I can't wait for turkey day!!! I actually enjoyed Christmas music in the store this evening!
your dinners are inspiring me to cook something other than the same damn thing all the time... and the mini-chocolate pies... yeah i'm jealous that i'm not still your co-worker!
ReplyDeleteLove ya girl! I recognize those chocolate cream pies anywhere! You and I used to stand and stir together as we made double batch after double batch. Our recipe is not like any other in the cookbooks. Revised by me - :) So, it's a Miller recipe ;) For people who hate to cook, but when we do - we can't be beat.
ReplyDeleteHave a great thanksgiving. I will call you once we have arrived and all is safe. I ventured out on I-95 last night and it was horrible. Could be a long drive to Georgetown.
Give my love to Jesse & his family.
Love, me
Your chocolate pies are amazing :) I know from experience!
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