My poor wife ordered a couple of pies to pick up today.

[MineralMan]

A pumpkin and an apple. We're invited to dinner tomorrow. So, coming into the house, she tripped at the top of the stairs. One pie survived, but the pumpkin one shattered and was smeared all over the inside of the box. She was righteously pissed at herself for tripping, and had to go out again somewhere else.

So, I calmed her down and told her I'd go find a replacement. She was skeptical, it being the day before Thanksgiving. So, I went to the local ritzy, high-priced supermarket nearby and checked the bakery area. No pumpkin pies left, but there were several lovely Key Lime pies with whipped cream decorations. So, I bought one of those.

By the time I got home, my wife had calmed down. She said, "Key Lime is good. Thanks."

There's always a fix for a dropped pie, even if you can't get an exact replacement.

[FoxNewsSucks]

1. I'd rather have Key Lime anyway

And definitely, sweet potato pie is better than pumpkin

[murielm99]

49. Sweet potato pie is way better!

More flavor.

[Ocelot II]

2. I assume you will also eat what's left of the smushed pumpkin pie?

[MineralMan]

8. Oh, yes, indeed. I've already eaten the equivalent of a piece.

In a bowl, of course. My wife had some, too.

It all goes to show that you can't always get what you want, but what you can get might be pretty damned good. Isn't that a lesson for us all about so many things?

We didn't get a guilty verdict in Wisconsin, which sucked, but the verdicts in Georgia were much better, which didn't suck at all.

[Demovictory9]

40. Pie story morphs to coourtroom verdicts..i like it

[MineralMan]

44. Everything relates to everything...

[Demovictory9]

41. Pie story morphs to coourtroom verdicts..i like it

[LiberalFighter]

47. So you salvaged nearly all of it.

[soldierant]

48. Kansas City also provded damned good verdict. nt

[MineralMan]

16. Lunds always has pies. Even on Thanksgiving Eve.

Maybe not the one you wanted, but always something that will be just fine. Of course, you pay a good deal for it, but there it is. I had a hard time deciding between the Key Lime and a French Silk pie. Love 'em both. They also had plenty of banana cream pies. No pumpkin or apply pies, though. Oh well.

[Ocelot II]

18. If you ever want a pecan pie to die for, there's a little bakery/cafe here in the 'hood

that makes them only for the holidays. Absolutely the best pie of any sort that I've ever eaten.

[MineralMan]

32. Not a fan of pecan pie.

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I'm mincemeat pie guy, but nobody I know likes them. Lunds has mincemeat tarts, though, so I buy a couple just for me.

[Woodwizard]

39. Mincemeat is great my mom always made them

For thanksgiving my wife made one today we are having thanksgiving a day early vanilla ice cream is great along with a slice.

[Ocelot II]

55. Too bad. This pie is the food of the gods.

It's so magnificent that eating it is almost a spiritual experience, like transporting your taste buds to another plane of existence. It's a transcendent gastronomic event.

[Baltimike]

3. You could also scoop the pumpkin pie filling out and make a trifle

Use spice cake, layer pumpkin pie filling and then whipped cream. It is delicious

[karynnj]

13. That sounds great and the pie stayed in the box

Maybe she could even just use pieces of the crust and the filling put together in a pretty dish - like trifle sometimes is. I guess you could call it decomposed pumpkin pie.

The key lime pie and the good pie are probably better as they are being taken to someone else's home.

[captain queeg]

4. I went out to try to get a couple pumpkin pies yesterday

No dice. I got a chocolate cream and a marionberry. Already got a bunch of whipped cream. Good enough.

[EYESORE 9001]

5. I consider that an upgrade

👍🏽

[MOMFUDSKI]

6. You are a good man

to go out to fix the situation. My clumsy Aunt once ROLLED out of a cab while holding a chocolate cake. She caught her foot on the threshold and out her body went. Cake was bounced around inside the holder but I guess the gals at the baby shower took it all in stride. She also was asked by her boss at the office she worked in to please pass the box of candy around to all. So she tripped on the phone cord (the old, heavy, black kind) and took a tumble and the chocolates flew far and wide while the phone landed on the floor and broke into smithereens. There are more Aunt stories but I will stop for now. Happy Thanksgiving to everyone.

[MineralMan]

11. Well, I'm always happy to fix what I can.

When life makes a mess of your pumpkin pie, you go get another pie and eat the smashed one out of a bowl. Tastes the same, even if you can't take it to your friend's house for dessert. Everyone likes Key Lime pie better, anyhow.

[tavernier]

26. You are a very good hubby

but everyone doesn’t like key lime better… I’ve lived in the Keys over 40 years and could care less if I ever see another key lime pie again. My girlfriend has reached the same saturation point with Jimmy Buffett.

[soldierant]

50. One can burn out on about anything.

When I was five, my mother, my grandmother, and I moved into a new home in a development where there had been an apricot orchard - apparently the trees were oolder and not providing enough harvest for the landowner. You could not tell that by u. the developer made sure every yard had at least one tree. Three women, one over 70 and one under 10, were never able to cope with it all. And the neighbors were not accepting any - they had the same problem. By the time I was 15, I was completely burned out on apricots. And still am.

[madaboutharry]

7. Key Lime Pie is better!

Have a Happy Thanksgiving.

[Freddie]

9. I know not everyone likes to bake, but pumpkin pie is really easy to make

Get a Pillsbury crust from the dairy case and follow the recipe on the back of the Libby’s can.
Once a year is more than enough pumpkin pie for me but everyone else likes it.

[cally]

56. Just what I was going to add...probably quicker than going to store looking for one

My husband who is not a great cook makes pumpkin pies because he loves them and I am not a fan. They are easy

[elleng]

10. Good work!

Reminds me of one evening 30 years ago, had done grocery shopping, 'prepared' strawberry shortcake plates, moving them from kitchen to serving area and they slipped; I recovered them as best I could, and the next day, daughter #2 was born!!!

[Ilsa]

12. Sprouts (if you have one) has pumpkin pies for $1.50

here in north Georgia.
Good luck!

[peacefreak2.0]

14. I am sorry your wife took a spill.

Holidays always have some sort of minor disaster. My friend’s veg dish cracked in the oven one year. I bought a fancy salmon spread that was expired. My all time favorite was the year we were enjoying our pie, when someone said Fiona, get your head out of the turkey butt. Kittens are curious, you know.
Adds to our history. Take care of the Mrs. She’ll probably be sore.

[Cairycat]

15. My grandparents were in a car accident one Thanksgiving

(fortunately no serious injuries) They'd had the big turkey dinner at my parents', who had sent them home with leftover pie. Anyway, my grandpa's outstanding memory of the incident was the pumpkin pie all over the inside roof of the car.

[MOMFUDSKI]

25. Nothing better than

old, funny family holiday stories. We are all so lucky to have them so as to remember those passed on and still be able to laugh.

[RussBLib]

17. a day in the life - nt

[Wicked Blue]

19. Is she okay? nt

[MineralMan]

29. Yes. No harm done, except to the pie.

[Diamond_Dog]

20. My husband would have said

Just bring it anyway.

[BlackSkimmer]

21. Publix had bunches of them just a bit ago.

I decided I’d gorge on good stuff tomorrow and save the treats for later in the week.

But I could hear them calling me…

[blogslug]

22. All pie is good pie

[Coventina]

23. I detest pumpkin and love Key Lime, so that's a win in my book!

[SWBTATTReg]

24. Better than Key Lime Pie, your wife had you there. How nice of you and thoughtful of you.

Have a great ThanksG.

[Bristlecone]

27. A smashed pie in the box makes me feel less guilty about eating pie right from the box

I’d call it a win!

[malaise]

28. The good news is that she didn't fall

[MineralMan]

30. Absolutely!

[MineralMan]

53. I am informed that she did fall,

But the pie broke her fall.

[malaise]

54. Wow

Hopefully there is no damage but often the pain waits for day two

[patphil]

31. Ah! That's what love's all about.

[MineralMan]

33. Yup.

[Prof. Toru Tanaka]

34. Mineral Man, you're a good guy!

Both for cheering up your spouse and for finding a good replacement pie.

I am also glad you were able to salvage your pumpkin pie. Happy Thanksgiving!

A happy and safe Thanksgiving to all in the DU community also.

[aeromanKC]

35. Pumpkin Cobbler!!

[honest.abe]

36. I bought a pumpkin pie from Costco today no problem.

There were about a hundred in a huge pile. I was really surprised there were so many.

Tell your wife we have all done something similar. Dropping stuff is part of life!

[mcar]

37. I just made 2 key lime pies

for our Thanksgiving feast. I’ll take it over pumpkin any day.

[left-of-center2012]

38. I bought a large frozen peach cobbler

Thaw at room temperature and warm for ten minutes in oven at low heat.
Serve with a side of ice cream.

[Sogo]

42. When I was in college many years ago,

my cousin also attended the same college. His birthday had arrived, and I knew he'd be home alone 'cause his wife was working. I baked a cake and drove out to his home. It was dark and no lighting going up to his house. I tripped on a step and did a face plant into the cake. I continued up to his door, rang the bell, and when he opened the door, there I stood with cake and lots of frosting all over my face, declaring "Happy Birthday!" He had a good laugh....

[MineralMan]

43. Perfect!

[paleotn]

45. Well, if you're going to scrap one, better the pumpkin.

[Klaralven]

46. From a chef's newsletter

LEFTOVER RECIPE

Thanksgiving Leftover Pumpkin Pie Milkshake

2 slices of leftover pumpkin pie* with crust included
2 cups milk or eggnog
1-2 shots of whiskey or bourbon
2 scoops vanilla ice cream


Method:
Blend until smooth, add more liquids if required.
*can use any pie you have left over!

[ecstatic]

51. lol. I've never been a pie fan. I only eat the crust part

The mushy stuff gets tossed.

[Klaralven]

52. My mother used to roll out the leftover crust, add cinnamon and sugar, and bake

Better than pie.

[MineralMan]

57. So did mine. We loved it.

My grandmother made wonderful biscuits using lard. She used to fry extra dough in bacon drippings and served it with maple syrup for breakfast. Boy, was that good. Unhealthy, but delicious.

[DenaliDemocrat]

58. Lol. You can't make a pumpkin pie?

3:2:1 crust and a few eggs. Takes like 15 minutes of preparation and an hour to bake.