Thanksgiving Day Reflections and a Quick Recipe

We have so much to be grateful for these days. Instead of a legal blog post for the end of the month, we want to share with all of you, one of our favorite Thanksgiving Day reflections and one of our favorite quick and easy recipes.

Count your blessings instead of your crosses;
Count your gains instead of your losses.
Count your joys instead of your woes;
Count your friends instead of your foes.
Count your smiles instead of your tears;
Count your courage instead of your fears.
Count your full years instead of your lean;
Count your kind deeds instead of your mean.
Count your health instead of your wealth;
Love your neighbor as much as yourself.

This reflection always helps us keep things in perspective because so often we encounter people that have been hurt and need legal help. We sincerely hope that each and every one of them will have the courage and strength to persevere in the journey toward healing and a full recovery following their injuries. We are truly grateful that they have placed their trust in our law firm. Like the reflection goes, we count you as our friends and wish you the very best during this time of thanksgiving.

On a lighter note, here are directions to one of our favorite sweet potato pie recipes. Here’s what you will need for it:

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/3 cup light brown sugar
1 large egg
1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 large sweet potato, cooked and mashed
1/2 12-ounce can evaporated milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1  9-inch refrigerated piecrust

And now, here are the three easy steps for making the pie:

(1) First, you will need to heat the oven to 350° F.
(2) While the oven is heating up, the second step requires you to combine all of the ingredients in a large bowl. (We like to use an electric mixer on medium) You need to beat the butter and sugar for 3 minutes. Then you will add the egg, orange juice, and honey. You should beat the mixture for another 2 minutes. Finally, you will add the sweet potato, evaporated milk, vanilla, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg and combine them into the bowl. You’re almost done!!!
(2) Third, pour the sweet potato mixture into the crust. FYI: Be careful because it tends to go everywhere if you do it too fast. The key is to bake the pie until the filling is set, which usually takes 50 to 60 minutes. We also recommend let your pie cool for at least 30 minutes. Make sure to serve at room temperature, and, most importantly, enjoy it with your family and friends.

We look forward to hearing from all of you about your Thanksgiving and wish all of you the very best over the holiday season. As always, we are here for you. Feel free to call us at (404) 566-5880 or send us an e-mail at contact@patricktriallaw.com. Happy Thanksgiving!!!