And I have to say, I was secretly rooting for the cupcakes, because I think that they're a really easy way to go if you want a pumpkin dessert for Thanksgiving, but you don't want to mess around with making a pie crust.
While I picked the fruit, and she made the paste for the pies, she proceeded to give me sundry details about her deceased master and mistress, and " the childer, " as she called the young people.
The high window frames it, so that its dark glossy top is singled out for the attention of one standing there, washing dishes, preparing vegetables, rolling pie crust on the table under the window, putting a cake together.
I also think it's so easy because it can all be done the day before, you don't have to futz around with any pie crust or dough, and it's kind of just a nice twist on the traditional pumpkin pie.