Many people worldwide celebrated the holiday of Thanksgiving on Thursday, and, no doubt, in a variety of ways.  Most probably involved food, friends, and family.  Even if the groaning board did not contain turkey and dressing, there was likely an assortment of leftovers.  How lovely they are!  Due to the fact that I see the world in terms of capturing it with a camera, I frequently discover something that needs to be photographed. Whether it is a surprise or intentional, capturing the special food offered in thanks was an agenda item last week.

I noticed the refraction of light caused by sun coming through a partially filled glass of claret, after only crumbs of chicken and dressing remained in the dish.  

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My father once told me that his mother made pumpkin pie using carrots rather than pumpkin while his family was living in Canada raising wheat.  It makes sense.  Same color and texture after they are cooked and pureed.  And the traditional spices would probably make it impossible to tell the difference.  The pie slice in both photographs below was made with pumpkin puree poured into a homemade crust and baked.  Two different angles, with slightly altered natural light.

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And last but not least, a gifted slice of pecan tart, as only the queen of these delicious desserts, Ingrid, can make it.  Layers of lusciousness!

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Thanks to Marilyn R., Barbara F. R., Kay C., Jean & Sam, Catherine, TTT, Lawrence, and Steve for commenting during this busy holiday week.

My hope is that everyone reading had the opportunity to celebrate, one way or another.

until next Monday,

DB

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