Leslie’s Jungle Madness Friday!
I can’t believe I’m actually saying this, but as I type I realize it is only TWO weeks until Thanksgiving! Can you believe it? I haven’t even finished cleaning up from the Halloween party!
I love Thanksgiving a LOT. While Halloween is all about throwing open the doors and scaring the little children, and Christmas is about celebrating and gifts, I always find Thanksgiving to be the most quiet, gentle holiday. My strongest holiday memories of my Mother surround Thanksgiving and I am so happy to finally be having a Thanksgiving dinner in my own home again.
To celebrate, here’s a little something to store one of those yummy holiday pies (pecan is my favorite!)
(can be shipped to U.S. winners only)
And if OVEREXPOSED has become known as “the cannoli book” I suppose SHE DRIVES ME CRAZY would have to be called “the pecan pie book.” So I’ll throw in a copy of that, too!
You know what to do–just comment and you’re entered.
Gee it’s 530 in the morning. Wonder why I am first??
Off to work. Have a good day ya’all!!
Comment by ev — November 9, 2007 @ 6:27 am
TGIF! I have Monday off for Veterans Day, so I am totally looking forward to the long weekend!
Comment by Stacy ~ — November 9, 2007 @ 7:12 am
Great prizes!! Have a great weekend everyone.
Comment by Stacy S — November 9, 2007 @ 7:16 am
Love me some pecan pie and I’m also looking forward to Thanksgiving! Have a great weekend everyone.
Comment by Teresa W. — November 9, 2007 @ 7:36 am
Hey Leslie, if you did what you did with the cannoli in Overexposed, I can’t imagine what you can do with pecan pie….lol
TGIF everyone….I hope I win this one…pick me…please, please, please…yep, I am that desperate…
Have a good one guys…
Peace and love,
Paula R.
Comment by Paula R. — November 9, 2007 @ 7:41 am
YUMMY! Love the pie keeper! Great book too! Happy weekend everyone!
Comment by Laurie G — November 9, 2007 @ 7:43 am
You come up with the best prizes. Count me in please.
Comment by Cheryl S. — November 9, 2007 @ 8:03 am
I was just telling my husband last night, I needed to make a pecan pie.
Comment by Theresa N. — November 9, 2007 @ 8:31 am
Have a great weekend everyone . Great prizes!!
Comment by Emma — November 9, 2007 @ 9:29 am
that is absolutely the neatest prize.. i would love that.. i could see myself taking pies to all our thanksgiving dinners in that.. i would love to know how to buy one though..its so cute…
have a great weekend everyone..Jolene
Comment by Jolene — November 9, 2007 @ 9:36 am
What a wonderful prize. Have a great weekend everyone.
Comment by Crystal B. — November 9, 2007 @ 10:00 am
That sounds great! I love the cover of the book.
Comment by Anna — November 9, 2007 @ 10:29 am
Thanks Leslie! That’s a great giveaway. Happy Friday everyone and have a wonderful weekend!
Comment by Robin — November 9, 2007 @ 11:01 am
In some ways, Thanksgiving is the best, because it’s about family, friends, and feeling grateful, while Christmas is about getting stuff. Oh yeah, and giving stuff and… okay, God. At least that’s how too many of us treat it.
Comment by Patricia W — November 9, 2007 @ 11:01 am
What a perfectly lovely prize! I love pecan pie too, but caramel apple pie can’t be left out either, or pumpkin pie. Okay, I just like pie lol.
I just now got all my Halloween decorations put up too. I’ve got to start dieting now so that I can eat what I want on Thanksgiving. I’m going to have to exercise too, ugh.
Happy weekend everyone!
Comment by Zara — November 9, 2007 @ 11:03 am
Yay! Pie and a book, what more could you want? 2 weeks until Thanksgiving, that is unreal. Hope everyone has a wonderful Friday and weekend!
Comment by Shannon Upright — November 9, 2007 @ 11:12 am
nice idea!!! I love carmel apple pie also…
Donna
Comment by donna — November 9, 2007 @ 11:13 am
I cannot believe that Thanksgiving is in 2 weeks. Have a great weekend.
Comment by Philomena D — November 9, 2007 @ 11:13 am
Yeah
But now, weekend is ahead of us and you’re doing another awesome contest. Is there any better way? Definitely not. So I’m surely going to enjoy the free time: Reading a great book, sitting in the warm house while the cold wind is blowing around it. The weather here is already pretty nasty. It rains a lot. But I love reading a good book and enjoying hot chocolate.
it’s finally Friday, after a pretty stressful week
And Leslie, after talking about Thanksgiving, honestly I’m already looking forward to Christmas. Today, we even had the first snow. Just a few flakes but can you believe that?
I wish everyone a great and safe weekend. Have fun and enjoy. Cause I’ll definitely, too.
See you
Vero
Comment by Vero — November 9, 2007 @ 11:27 am
I love pecan pie
I’d love to be the winner of a copy of She Drives Me Crazy.
I can believe that Thanksgiving is coming.
My stomach has been tied in knots for days with the thought of family get togethers and then Christmas. I can’t take the stress anymore.
Comment by Gigi — November 9, 2007 @ 11:30 am
Hi Leslie,
!
What a great gift! By the way Overexposed was so
Comment by Zaharoula — November 9, 2007 @ 11:50 am
Don’t count me–already have She Drives Me Crazy, and am hopelessly terrible when it comes to making pies! But good luck, everyone, and have a great weekend! Such a cute prize, Leslie!
Comment by Fedora — November 9, 2007 @ 11:58 am
I love the basket very pretty hope everyone has a great weekend
Comment by Beth — November 9, 2007 @ 12:00 pm
Good Morning Plotmonkeys and all,
Love the pie safe. Pecan is my favorite too. And I am looking forward to Thanksgiving as well.
Take care all and have a wonderful Friday,
Cher
Comment by Cher — November 9, 2007 @ 12:00 pm
Wow, another great prize package. Yes, I think pecan pie is my favorite. Just thinking of that and cannoli’s has me hungry already, lol!
Have a great weekend everyone! 
Comment by Joanne — November 9, 2007 @ 12:06 pm
WONDERFUL PRIZE–I LOVE PECAN PIE–AND READING TOOOOO.
ALICE IN TEXAS
Comment by ALICE — November 9, 2007 @ 12:19 pm
Great prize Leslie! I love Thanksgiving too. Great time to get together with family and eat a great meal. Happy Friday everyone!
Comment by Carolyn A. — November 9, 2007 @ 12:23 pm
Thanksgiving and Christmas are probably my two favorite holidays of the year. And OMG THEY ARE JUST AROUND THE CORNER, I havent even thought about gift shopping yet
I love the warm cozy feelings of thanksgiving and chirstmas, I think its the few months out of the year where I try not to let things get me down because its just an all around good feeling in the air….well except for the mad shopping days where moms are fighting
over all the toys in the stores. I tend to stay out of the stores on those days lol 
Comment by Emily — November 9, 2007 @ 12:31 pm
Leslie: As a result of that book, I can’t look at pecan pie the same way (now, canolis, too). Have a great weekend, everyone….
Janelle:hopefully, you enjoyed the PNW….I’ll come visit you if you move! LOL!
Comment by katie — November 9, 2007 @ 12:32 pm
definitely a pie girl over here. happy weekend everyone!
Comment by Cail — November 9, 2007 @ 12:36 pm
I love the prizes, your so good to us!
~~~HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEKEND~~~
Comment by Tammy G. — November 9, 2007 @ 12:39 pm
Have a great weekend everyone!
Comment by Shannon T. — November 9, 2007 @ 12:43 pm
I’ve never been a big fan of pie. Don’t get me wrong, I like pie. I really like pumpkin! Huh, I guess I do like pie. The pie caddy is adorable. MY friend loves pecan pie. She experimented with us last time we had dinner. Poor thing, she wanted our honest opinion. Our honest opinion was that we had never had it before so, her pie was the best pecan pie we had ever had!
Comment by ThatBrunette — November 9, 2007 @ 12:46 pm
Great prizes! I love pecan pie too. Yummy! TGIF
Comment by Amelia — November 9, 2007 @ 1:00 pm
sweet prize! Have a wonderful weekend.
Comment by anne — November 9, 2007 @ 1:03 pm
Pecan pie is great…but CHOCOLATE Pecan Pie is BETTER!
Love the giveaway items, Leslie! Have a great weekend everyone…
Comment by Tammie — November 9, 2007 @ 1:30 pm
Awesome prize as always. My favorite pie is Chess Pie. Hope everyone has a great Friday!!!
Comment by Liza — November 9, 2007 @ 1:48 pm
I just love this time of year!
Pecan Pie Carrier and “She Drives me CRAZY”
almost sounds like a title for a book about what Zoey
is doing to me.
Have a great weekend everyone.
I would love this prize cause at 60+
I just learned how to make a decent pie and I don’t think I have yet read,
“She Drives Me Crazy” and would love too.
Comment by Jeannie and Zoey — November 9, 2007 @ 1:50 pm
I love Thanksgiving too Leslie. And even though the Christmas season starts a lot earlier now, I still think of Thanksgiving as the kick off. Wonderful prizes by the way. Happy Friday!
Comment by Michelle — November 9, 2007 @ 2:00 pm
Have a safe and fun weekend all! Prizes are coolerrifffic!
Comment by Sue Mont — November 9, 2007 @ 2:05 pm
I love pecan pie too, but plain ole apple is my absolute favorite type of pie. I have a fabulous recipe for Derby Pie which is pecan pie with chocolate chips and bourbon in it if you are interested.
Have a great weekend!
Comment by Georganna — November 9, 2007 @ 2:26 pm
That is a great gift. Have a wonderful weekend.
Comment by Maureen — November 9, 2007 @ 2:42 pm
Leslie,
She Drives Me Crazy, but I would cherish an autographed copy so please count me in!!
What a cute prize! I would have picked a turkey icon for here but there isn’t one (hint hint)
I love Thanksgiving, because to me its the one holiday that just focuses on family and being thankful for all we are blessed with. Theres no stress of gifts its all about the 3 F’s food, family and fun!! I would insert another turkey here…lol
I’ve read and loved
Hope everyone enjoys the holiday weekend!
God Bless all our Veterans!
Comment by Tina Martinesi — November 9, 2007 @ 2:52 pm
Ooh, add me too please!
I just love basket container in of itself! 
Lois. . . who really, really likes Thanksgiving personally.
Comment by Lois — November 9, 2007 @ 3:05 pm
Don’t put me in the drawing as I would probably never use the pie safe! I love pie, my favorite is probably pumpkin especially for breakfast the morning after Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is a wonderful day to just get together with family & friends.
Since Veterans Day is Sunday, but celebrated on Monday please take a few minutes out of your weekend to remember all those wonderful men & women that have served our country & especially the ones now serving. Thanks.
Have a great weekend everyone.
Comment by Donna M — November 9, 2007 @ 3:07 pm
Comment by Karen B — November 9, 2007 @ 3:13 pm
I love family get togethers at Thanksgiving and Christmas. Lots of love, laughter and memories.
Comment by Cathy M — November 9, 2007 @ 3:17 pm
Beautiful basket! I love baskets!
Woohooo! In two weeks I’m heading to Nashville, TN!!!!
Have a great weekend everyone!!!
Comment by Laura J — November 9, 2007 @ 3:28 pm
Pecan pie? I think I need to find a recipe for that. And for American apple pie, too.
Comment by Minna — November 9, 2007 @ 3:35 pm
There is something wonderful about Thanksgiving and pies….hmmm pecan, sounds rather good right now.
Comment by Little Lamb Lost — November 9, 2007 @ 4:38 pm
Oh that’s my husband’s favorite
Thanks for the chance.
Comment by catslady — November 9, 2007 @ 5:05 pm
Pecan is my favorite too!! There is a farmstand down the road from my parents house that makes the BEST homade pecan pie. Have a great weekend everyone
Comment by erin — November 9, 2007 @ 5:19 pm
Count me in! Pecan is my fave too!
Comment by Amy S. — November 9, 2007 @ 5:28 pm
Great prize! Pecan pie is my favorite as well. Have a great weekend everyone!
Comment by Cherie J — November 9, 2007 @ 5:30 pm
Happy weekend, everyone!
Comment by Carol R — November 9, 2007 @ 5:30 pm
I like pumpkin pie but my mother-in-law makes awesome cherry pie that is one of my favorites. I normally don’t eat cherry pie but her pie is just wonderful. I hope everyone has a great weekend!
Comment by Janet — November 9, 2007 @ 5:51 pm
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday.
Comment by Liz — November 9, 2007 @ 5:56 pm
What a great gift
Happy Friday
Comment by Shelley — November 9, 2007 @ 6:03 pm
I’ve never had pecan pie!
Hope everyone has a fantastic weekend!
Comment by Wendy — November 9, 2007 @ 6:09 pm
That is the coolest pie carrier I have ever seen! Oh yum! Pecan Pie is one of my favorites!
It would be awesome to win your books!
Please enter me in your contest!
Have a nice weekend everyone!
Comment by Melis L. — November 9, 2007 @ 6:09 pm
Those are wonderful prizes! I’m always bringing a pie to someone’s house and that would be a great way to carry it!
Hope everyone has a great weekend!
Comment by Carol M — November 9, 2007 @ 6:10 pm
I’ve never eaten pecan pie. Would love to try it.
Comment by Estella — November 9, 2007 @ 6:11 pm
I can sympathize with you. I just discovered Thanksgiving was so close when my husband asked me who was coming last night. Where did the time go?
Comment by Patty L. — November 9, 2007 @ 6:15 pm
How Cute… makes me wish I had a place in the US!
Comment by Nathalie — November 9, 2007 @ 6:56 pm
I couold put my favorite pie in it-a pineapple pie that is yummy.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
Comment by JOYE — November 9, 2007 @ 8:11 pm
A book and a pecan pie, what more can one want on a blustery Fall day! Have a great weekend everyone.
Comment by Linda — November 9, 2007 @ 8:41 pm
Have a great weekend everyone!
Comment by Sue A. — November 9, 2007 @ 9:23 pm
Hope everyone has a safe and fun holiday weekend.
Comment by Kate — November 9, 2007 @ 9:23 pm
Best Pecan Pie (The Classic) Yankee Magazine
Preparation Time: 25 minutes
Start to Finish Time: 60 minutes
Yield: 12 servings
Large whole pecans make a prettier pie but are difficult to cut through when slicing. For a pie that’s easier to slice, use chopped pecans, and save whole nuts for decoration.
1/2 recipe Tender Flaky Piecrust
3 large eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 cup light-brown sugar, packed
1 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) melted butter
1 tablespoon Kahlua or rum (optional)
2 cups chopped or whole pecans
Whipped cream or ice cream
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly flour your work surface and roll out one disk of dough into an 11- to 12-inch circle. Transfer dough into a 9-inch glass pie plate. Finish edges, then place pie shell in freezer while you prepare the filling.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs and brown sugar. Slowly add corn syrup, vanilla extract, and salt, blending until smooth. Whisk in melted butter and Kahlua or rum (if using). Stir in pecans. Remove pie shell from freezer; pour pecan mixture into the shell. Bake 35 to 45 minutes, or until edges are firm and pie stops jiggling in the center. You may want to shield the edges of the crust after 15 minutes to prevent overbrowning. Cool overnight. Serve at room temperature with freshly whipped cream or ice cream.
Comment by Jeannie and Zoey — November 9, 2007 @ 9:30 pm
What is this about caramel apple pie? I have never heard of this…. but it sounds sooo good anyone got a reciepe?
Comment by Kate — November 9, 2007 @ 9:31 pm
I think I gained a few pounds just reading that recipe
Comment by Kathleen — November 9, 2007 @ 10:12 pm
I wasn’t quite up at 5:30 this morning like ev, but hopefully I’m not too late to post tonight.
Comment by Christy H. — November 9, 2007 @ 10:26 pm
Great prize as always.
Wishing everyone a happy and safe week-end
Comment by Shari C — November 9, 2007 @ 10:29 pm
Ok I actually JUST finished the “cannoli book” and I have to say Holy Crap! That was way hot.
Comment by Jess — November 9, 2007 @ 11:12 pm
I love pecan pie too.
Comment by Lauren L — November 9, 2007 @ 11:38 pm
Way cool, Leslie!
Comment by Samantha P — November 10, 2007 @ 12:59 am
Just made it! Great prize!
Comment by Darla — November 10, 2007 @ 1:34 am
Turkey and pie, what a great combo.
Comment by Jane — November 10, 2007 @ 4:50 pm
Another great prize!!!!!!
Comment by Claudia — November 10, 2007 @ 5:12 pm
I absolutely love love love pecan pie! When I was a kid my dad used to buy us kids those teeny one-serving pecan pies. Once in a while I still buy those. Yummm!
Comment by bluecat — November 11, 2007 @ 8:30 am