Thanksgiving and Pumpkin Pie

As many of you may know, I've been Gluten Free for several years.  To be honest, it has not always been easy—especially for an Italian girl who loves pasta!  However I also know that when I cheat and eat foods I’m not supposed to I get really sick and miserable.  

A couple of years ago it was my turn to host Thanksgiving.  No easy task when your family includes a Vegan, a anaphylactic egg/dairy allergy, a soy allergy, and a gluten free child.  To be honest it was daunting—especially since I was used to cooking for 1 not 20!  

I also LOVE Pumpkin Pie.  Its a tradition, a staple, a must have.  So I started a search for a Pumpkin Pie recipe that everyone could eat.  

And I found one.

On Pinterest. 

And I made it.  

And it was DELICIOUS!

The worst part—there wasn't a sliver leftover.  This meant NO Pie for breakfast. (Doesn't everyone eat pie for breakfast? Especially leftover pumpkin pie the day after Thanksgiving?)  

This year we are home for Thanksgiving.  No cruise, no travel, nobody cooking for me… And I’m looking forward to Thanksgiving and some yummy 'allergy friendly' Pumpkin Pie.  

The link to the recipe is:  


I can’t wait to make (and eat) this pie!  In fact, this year, I plan to make 2! 

Fingers crossed there will be a slice leftover for breakfast.... but I have my doubts!

From our family to yours:

Happy Thanksgiving!  

In Health,



Dr. K

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