The need to concoct some kind of sweet dessert for work and flex my kitchen muscles a bit gave me a much needed diversion. I felt that making good use of Myra's kitchen was a fitting way to honor her memory.
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| Sweet birds created by a bird brain and his daughter |
Grandchildren laughing and sneaking treats under the willfully blind eyes of Paw Paw makes Paw Paw's house a fun weekend excursion. Grandchildren with half a ton of sugar in their bellies are primed for the return trip home.
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| And if birds weren't enough, grandchildren cure most any sadness |
The importance of turkeys becomes clear when family joins forces to face a fowl challenge undertaken by the half-senile widowed man. Time spent with family is time best spent.
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| All grandchildren should learn to make peace with turkeys |
We all had fun. We baked and decorated and frosted happy turkeys. We had insufficient space to accommodate angry birds, electronic or otherwise. Frosting was the glue that held the birds together. Love is the glue that holds our family together.
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| The turkeys are packed and ready to brighten my coworkers' day too |
So, what does a widower do when asked to bring snacks to work? He ponders the importance of turkeys and how they bring family together. Nothing else can turn a monthly mourning milestone into a thankful, happy affair.
For any who are interested, the ingredients for sweet turkeys are:
- Double-stuff Oreos. (Make sure they're double-stuff!)
- Candy corn
- Whoppers
- Mini-peanut butter cups
- Dark frosting (We used chocolate.)
- Icing for eyes and legs. (Yellow, white and black)
- Frosted brownies or cupcakes. (Oreos don't slide so much on frosting.)
- Reese's Pieces to decorate the brownies or cupcakes
- A lot of love and family for extra sweetness
In the event I don't post again until after Thanksgiving, please accept my wish of a happy holiday. May you find a multitude of reasons to be thankful. And don't forget the important role of turkeys.
