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Default Thoughts of Thanksgiving and Pumpkin Pie

On Sun 28 Sep 2008 01:50:48a, Paul M. Cook told us...

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> "Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message
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>> Having recently re-joined Weight Watcher's, I recalled a recipe for
>> pumpkin pie given to us by a cardiological nutritionist, which is
>> extremely
>> low in fat and cholesterol, sugar free, and full of flavor. I've
>> served this to many folks who didn't know it was different and they
>> loved it.
>>

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> Wayne, have you lost your mind? Thanksgiving is not about dieting or
> poofey low fat substitutes. Enjoy and to hell with the low cholesterol
> nonsense. If you have to, punish yourself afterwards by eating nothing
> but Rachel Ray meals for a week. Serving this pie is like serving diet
> coke after eating an entire chocolate cake. What difference does it
> make? "Yes, I'll have the chocolate eclair please, with whipped cream
> ... oh and a skim milk." Gimme a break.
>
> Paul


I never suggested that you or anyone else make it, Paul. It's merely a
necessary alternative for me this year and perhaps for others who need one.

Thanksgiving is a lot of things, only one of which may be unmitigated
gluttony.

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Wayne Boatwright

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