Thanksgiving Pies: From My House To The White House

Thanksgiving is known for its traditional roster of food: turkey and gravy, sweet potatoes with toasted marshmallows on top, cranberry sauce, and parker house rolls to name a few. And of course there’s the staple favorite, pumpkin pie, which never fails to be a popular hit on my table during the holiday–it was half eaten by the first 10 minutes of being on the table, to eventually being entirely eaten soon after.

While I was satisfied with my one pumpkin pie, the White House had nine pies in a variety of flavors that have my taste buds going. That’s a Thanksgiving dinner I’d love to be invited to–wishful thinking, but of course.

Here’s the list of pies that were served at White House this Thanksgiving:

• Huckleberry Pie
• Pecan Pie
• Chocolate Cream Pie
• Sweet Potato Pie
• Peach Pie
• Apple Pie
• Pumpkin Pie
• Banana Cream Pie
• Coconut Cream Pie

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Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake Squares

Happy Thanksgiving! The holiday marks my favorite eating day of the year–everything from the turkey and stuffing to sweet potatoes with toasted marshmallows, and of course the desserts, has my mouth watering all day.

While the traditional recipes and classic desserts, like pumpkin pie and apple pie, are a must in my book, there’s also something fun about trying new recipes. The most recent recipe I’ve tried? Pumpkin chocolate chip bundt cake squares, which just came fresh and hot out of the oven.

Click here for the recipe I followed.

17 Reasons To Celebrate Thanksgiving at 1789 Restaurant

1. You can enjoy a delicious three course Thanksgiving meal for pre-fixed $50
2. There’s also an al carte menu
3. Dine in style amid a historic Georgetown setting
4. Rustic, cozy and holiday feel
5. The six dining rooms will be decorated with seasonal flowers
6. The Chef, Anthony Lombardo, is among the 2013 Best Chefs America
7. There will be 375 pies made on Thanksgiving
8. Pumpkin pie being one of them, naturally
9. The restaurant is serving dinner from noon-nine
10. You’re bound to spot a politician
11. Great for wanting a homey vibe without having to host at your own home
12. Simple twists on classic staples, like vanilla-infused mashed potatoes
13. There are complements of the chef at the beginning of your meal
14. Environment is easy to talk in
15. Beyond attentive without being obnoxiously polite staff and service
16. Great for both couples and families
17. I’ve been there and I can tell you it’s one of the best meals I’ve had

1789 Restaurant,  1226 36th St NW, Washington, DC 20007