Episode 31: Thanksgiving on the Frontier

<p>Sherry and Marshall discuss how pioneers celebrated this day of feasting and giving thanks to God for the harvest and bounty.</p> <p>Turkey and goose were the traditional mains and cranberry, mashed and sweet potatoes were the sides and of course, PIE!</p> <p><strong>This show's bonus:</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Pumpkin Pie</strong></p> <p>Makes 1 pie</p> <p> </p> <p>2 cups pumpkin</p> <p>1 teaspoon cinnamon</p> <p>3/4 cup honey</p> <p>1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg</p> <p>1/2 teaspoon salt</p> <p>3 eggs, beaten</p> <p>1 cup evaporated milk</p> <p>1 single piecrust, unbaked</p> <p> </p> <p>In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients except for the milk and piecrust.</p> <p> </p> <p>Mix well and stir in the milk. Continue stirring until completely blended.</p> <p> </p> <p>Pour into a 9-inch pie shell and bake at 375°F for 45 to 50 minutes. The pie is done when a knife inserted comes out clean.</p> <p> </p> <p>Cool slightly before cutting.</p> <p> </p> <p>Recipe adapted from the <em>Fredericksburg (Texas) Home Kitchen Cook Book</em>, 1916.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Your Hosts:</strong></p> <p>To learn more about Sherry Monahan and her books, visit her <a href="https://sherrymonahan.com/">website</a>.</p> <p> </p> <p>To learn more about Marshall Trimble and his work, visit his <a href="http://www.marshalltrimble.com/">website</a>.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Experience History:</strong> Drawing Turkeys</p> <p> </p> <p>Each player is given a blank sheet paper and a pencil. They are then blindfolded and are required to draw a turkey. When the designated time is up, they are to remove their blindfolds, write their names of the back of the paper and place them in a basket. Three judges who didn’t not play are charged with choosing a winner.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Next Episode</strong>: Ep 32: Our Top 10 Westerns</p>