Making Pumpkin Cheesecake and Sharing Thanksgiving Books

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3 жыл бұрын

It's Friday, so it's time for this week's 'Tea Reads' episode! In this video, I'm joined by my Mum (Donna), and we share our regular Friday routine of a teatime chat about books over tea and a sweet treat. In our 'Tea Reads' episodes, we'll be sharing great short reads that can be enjoyed in the time it takes to drink a cup of tea. Today's episode is a Thanksgiving special, and my Mum and I make a no-bake pumpkin cheesecake and share some favourite Thanksgiving reads.
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BOOKS MENTIONED IN VIDEO:
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Always Home by Fanny Singer: uk.bookshop.org/a/4369/978140...
Stillmeadow Sampler by Gladys Taber (out of print)
Nothing to Do but Stay by Carrie Young (out of print)
Prairie Cooks by Carrie Young uk.bookshop.org/a/4369/978087...
The Country Kitchen by Della Lutes (out of print)
The Four & Twenty Blackbirds Pie Book: tinyurl.com/y4cna2bq
GET THE RECIPE:
No-Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake: sallysbakingaddiction.com/no-...
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ABOUT ME: I'm Miranda Mills, a freelance writer and photographer who recently moved from London to Yorkshire.

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@MyLocsareREAL 3 жыл бұрын

Miranda, Donna saying how thankful she was for you made me cry..(it was so beautiful)..I grew up without my Mother because she passed away Dec 4, 1984 but when I had my own daughter it was like walking on air so I truly felt Donna’s words 🥰(hopefully I stay pretty cool to her when she grows up)I’m so thankful for finding your KZfaq Channel this year at the beginning of the Pandemic...because of your channel I’ve read more and purchased more books than I have in my entire life..(and that’s not an exaggeration)..my Goodreads Goal for 2020 is pretty Fantastic 😀(I surpassed it)...That pumpkin cheesecake looks so delicious my favorite dessert is sweet potato pie..(I can eat a whole one by myself) Thank you again for another Great video 🥰🥰🥰....

@MirandaMills 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your lovely, words, Kiki! I'm so sorry you had to grow up without your mother, but how wonderful you have a close bond with your daughter, and I'm sure you'll stay cool to her!! I'm so happy you found my channel and that it's helped you in some part with your reading goals this year. Hope you're having a wonderful weekend! xxx P.S. I love sweet potato pie too! 😋

@CreatedbyCatherine 3 жыл бұрын

It is lovely to see the two of you cooking and talking books together. You can tell you have a very special bond, it's heartwarming. More books to look out for. X Catherine

@MirandaMills 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! We are definitely very thankful for each other. Have a lovely weekend xxx

@georgiam4576 3 жыл бұрын

Another predictably wonderful video! Donna's tribute to you, Miranda, was very moving and it's lovely to see how settled you both look in your new home, and great to hear you both think the move was worth it. Yorkshire is indeed a very special place. Have a good weekend!

@MirandaMills 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the lovely comment, Georgia! Have a lovely weekend too 😘

@elizabethirvine9091 3 жыл бұрын

So thankful for you both! This was wonderful and like Donna, I have very dear memories of my respective grandmothers’ trifles brought out in special cut-glass bowls at Christmas. Each one made slightly differently but both loved and looked forward to all year! So pleased your move and new life in Yorkshire is everything you wanted it to be and thank you so much for sharing all this with us. X

@MirandaMills 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words, Elizabeth. Love that you have memories of special bowls for Christmas trifles too. We are definitely very thankful for our move to Yorkshire this year. Hope you're having a lovely weekend xxx

@pamelapoet9 3 жыл бұрын

I am very grateful to you both for brightening the weeks with good humor, good food and good reads. It's always so heartwarming to watch you together. I hope you're both enjoying a yummy weekend.

@MirandaMills 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the lovely comment, Pamela! Hope you’re having a lovely weekend too xxx

@yumiari2469 3 жыл бұрын

Such a lovely tea reads. I laughed so much when you read from Fanny Singer book and always love your mums choice of snippets books. You’ve both got such charming qualities .

@MirandaMills 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Yumi! I found that description of an ex-pat Thanksgiving so funny too!! And I do wish the fridges here were a bit bigger 😂 xxx

@booksandbabble6847 3 жыл бұрын

I must admit I teared up listening to you both talking about what you are grateful for. This channel has been a little haven for me during this difficult time. Thank you very much Miranda and Donna. ❤️

@MirandaMills 3 жыл бұрын

Aw, thank you so much ☺️❤️

@Christine-fx7ql 3 жыл бұрын

I am thankful for your channel, for the baking episodes with Donna, and for all of the lovely book recommendations. Thank you so much, Miranda!

@MirandaMills 3 жыл бұрын

Oh that's lovely to hear - thank you so much, Christine! Happy weekend 😊 xxx

@julierogers1155 3 жыл бұрын

Miranda, YOU are personally responsible for blowing up my book budget. Thank you? I am loving the abundance of great book recommendations, AND my budget really is taking a beating (what a way to go). Happy Holidays to you, your mom, and all that you hold dear.

@MirandaMills 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Hope you’re enjoying the long weekend xxx

@julierogers1155 3 жыл бұрын

@@MirandaMills I am, thank you.

@bunkinbunkin 3 жыл бұрын

I look forward to these Friday night tea, bakes and books Miranda. I mean what’s more fun than this☺️ You’ve inspired me with your drool worthy cheese cake to make a dairy free version. I’m glad we’re in times where dairy free cream cheese is readily available here in the states👏🏽👏🏽. It’s so much fun hanging with you and your mom!🤗

@MirandaMills 3 жыл бұрын

Yay! Thank you Deb! Oh you'll have to let me know how a dairy free version turns out. It is great that there are so many 'free from' options these days. Have a lovely weekend! xxx

@bunkinbunkin 3 жыл бұрын

@@MirandaMills 😀😋Miranda, my dairy free version of the pumpkin 🎃 cheesecake is delicious! Thank you sooo much for the inspiration 🤗🤗😋

@MirandaMills 3 жыл бұрын

@@bunkinbunkin so glad to hear it!

@gailgilchrist5421 3 жыл бұрын

I have a special memory of one Thanksgiving where my father drove us up from Detroit to my uncle's home in Lansing, Michigan to spend the holiday. My Aunt June made a special pie, a pumpkin chiffon pie, that just melted in our mouths. I think she added unflavored gelatin to make the pumpkin filling so light. I have never forgotten that pie! Also, I think Donna mentioned that she enjoys stories of pioneers in the American west. Would you please ask her if she has ever read Letters of a Woman Homesteader by Elinore Pruitt Stewart. I think she would enjoy that book. It was also made into a lovely movie called "Heartland."

@MirandaMills 3 жыл бұрын

Oh I made a pumpkin chiffon pie one year and loved it too! Your Aunt June's sounds very special though. I'll ask my mum about that book - thanks for the recommendation! xxx

@lisa1922 3 жыл бұрын

Dear Miranda and Donna, I am thankful for your weekly tea reads and all your lovely bookish episodes, book club chats, and Miranda's Instagram, too. I can't tell you how much I have enjoyed all of these. I look forward to them with anticipation as they inspire and uplift and echo my interests in reading, art, cooking, history, and culture. I am very glad that you both are happy and well in Yorkshire, and have to say, your neighbors are so lucky! Lisa xx PS. We moved back to the US from London two years ago, but in my soul, I will always be a Londoner. And this year, for our Thanksgiving feast sans guests, we dined on bangers (Turkish sucuk) and mash. :)

@MirandaMills 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your lovely message, Lisa! I'm so glad you enjoy my videos and photos. Hope you're able to visit London as soon as possible! Your low-key Thanksgiving meal sounds delicious xxx

@priscillamcgarry5200 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Ladies I love your videos and so look forward to visiting with you both every week. You seem to have such fun together. Re: mincemeat pie. Every thanksgiving I make small mincemeat tarts for my husband. He loves them! Thank you for all you do to bring joy and laughter into my life .

@MirandaMills 3 жыл бұрын

Oh that's so interesting to know - thank you! Hope you had a lovely Thanksgiving xxx

@katiedavis7778 3 жыл бұрын

If someone invents a mixer that doesn’t need it’s bottom scraped, I will be the first in line to buy one! 😂 Happy Thanksgiving, Miranda and Donna! 🦃🍁🥧🍂

@MirandaMills 3 жыл бұрын

Haha I’ll be right behind you!!

@priscillahopkins8955 3 жыл бұрын

I look very forward to your Friday teatime bakes and book talks! How encouraging to see a loving mother/daughter relationship! it is wonderful to see ...

@MirandaMills 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! We are very grateful we get on so well together xxx

@francescazampone3813 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you thank you thank you! For your videos, your sweet charm and grace, your impeccable taste, your amazing Mum that reminds me of mine and made me cry all the lenght of the video (but in a good way). And yes...we don't do Black Friday, but we shop for our beloved books ❤️ I used to spend a large part of my year in UK pre 2020, I miss it so much . You are bringing the best part of England into my Italian flat! Thank you Miranda ❤️

@MirandaMills 3 жыл бұрын

Aw, thank you so much for the lovely comment, Francesca! I'm so glad I can bring a bit of the UK to you, and I hope you're able to visit again in 2021! Have a wonderful weekend xxx

@francescazampone3813 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Enjoy the stunning last days of Autumn 😊

@rebeccabsomanybooks3558 3 жыл бұрын

Much love from across the pond. Lovely Thanksgiving stories.

@MirandaMills 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😘

@kayjones2533 3 жыл бұрын

So thankful for you both. Your beautiful relationship and for sharing your life and book recommendations. Much love to you both x

@MirandaMills 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! That’s lovely of you to say ❤️

@juliavasquez82 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Miranda and Donna for another lovely video! I would like to thank you for making such well done videos and for recommending such lovely books!

@MirandaMills 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Julia! I’m so glad you enjoy them ☺️📚🧡

@karencamer7723 3 жыл бұрын

Miranda and Donna, I can’t thank you enough for the immense joy you have brought into my life with your baking and of course love of books. I made the tea cake from the last tea reads and it was so good. The book recommendations are always amazing and Miranda I know how much you love Bloomsbury so wonder if you have seen or purchased The Bloomsbury Stud? If not I think it maybe one to add to your haul

@MirandaMills 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the lovely comment! I’m so happy to hear that. I don’t have the Bloomsbury Stud, but it sounds interesting- thank you for the recommendation 😊📚

@Sherlika_Gregori 3 жыл бұрын

My grandfather used to make pumpkin sweet, a tradition in Brazil, that it’s so delicious.

@MirandaMills 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds lovely! 🎃

@sherylwatson75 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Miranda and Donna, I would just like to say thank you for yet another fabulous video. You have such an amazing bond together and a wonderful sense of humour. Thank you for inviting us in to share your Thanks Giving celebrations and all the excerpts from your chosen books. I love seeing you together and look forward to your Friday video’s. Have a lovely weekend.

@MirandaMills 3 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure! Thank you so much, Sheryl. Hope you're having a lovely weekend too xxx

@pnutbutrncrackers 3 жыл бұрын

Super cool that you lovely Brits put out a Thanksgiving video. Love across the water. And wow, 188 likes and zero thumbs down. Obviously appreciated!

@terrynolen2418 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Miranda and Donna. I so enjoy your channel. Thank you

@MirandaMills 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! That's lovely to hear 😊 xxx

@amyofhearthridge 3 жыл бұрын

You aren't a Luddite, Donna! 😂 I have a love/hate relationship with gadgets, too. I do love my Kitchen Aid, though!

@julierogers1155 3 жыл бұрын

Ditto.

@MirandaMills 3 жыл бұрын

I definitely think Kitchen Aids are amazing 😄

@yorkshirerose6334 3 жыл бұрын

Two of my favourite ladies on KZfaq. 😊

@MirandaMills 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Have a lovely weekend 😊

@karenbrowne7233 3 жыл бұрын

The cheesecake looked amazing, I wanted to reach in and grab a taste 😍. Know what you mean about tradition and changes, we always have sprouts with our Christmas lunch, I can’t stand them and one year we didn’t have them, worst Christmas ever 😂😂. Your reasons to be thankful made me feel quite emotional; what a year 😜 I think this year has been a timely reminder for all of us of the important things in life. I think your mum is so lovely, she does make smile, have a great weekend ☺️

@MirandaMills 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Karen! We were so pleased with the cheesecake - it tastes so good! Love your sprouts story haha. Hope you're having a lovely weekend xxx

@PoiemaLee 2 жыл бұрын

What a perfectly lovely presentation! Gladys Taber is my go-to for comfort reading, so glad you included her in.

@MirandaMills 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@GinaHouse 3 жыл бұрын

You both make me smile so much! It was so fun watching you make the cheesecake - I love your pink mixer! Such a wonderful, cheerful and cozy video. Please tell your mom that I love her top (such a flattering color) with pearls and your dress is so pretty, Miranda :D Thank you so much for sharing today. I looked forward to watching this all day - yay! (P.S. I usually make homemade lattice apple pie during this time of year and then gingerbread men for Christmas. Yum!)

@MirandaMills 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Gina! 😊 I'm so glad you enjoyed it! I bought my Mum this top last month, so glad it's being admired haha. Your holiday bakes sound delicious! xxx

@shelley2313 3 жыл бұрын

Miranda, I so wished I found you sooner. I love your videos SO much! Thank you for all that you do. You really make me smile inside. xx

@MirandaMills 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 💖

@tarviragus 3 жыл бұрын

Hello Donna and Miranda, this was so interesting to me as I have never celebrated Thanksgiving here in the UK or tried pumpkin pie or cheesecake. I think that may be changing soon after watching you both tuck into that delicious looking cheesecake. Thank you both for yet another wonderfully enjoyable Friday Tea Reads, see you soon, Teresa 🧡📚💛

@MirandaMills 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your kind words, Teresa! I definitely recommend giving this pumpkin cheesecake a go - it was seriously delicious! Have a wonderful weekend xxx

@CharmingtheBirds 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful, Miranda and Donna! Thank you for sharing Tea Reads with us!

@CharmingtheBirds 3 жыл бұрын

I adore the wee owls on the mantle!

@MirandaMills 3 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure! Thank you! 😊

@tammiep9628 3 жыл бұрын

Another wonderful video! This was so enjoyable to watch. This year was just my husband and myself so I ordered our thanksgiving dinner. We have two grown children who are married and live elsewhere. Because of COVID-19 we decided not to get together. The pumpkin cheesecake looks really yummy, I do want to make it. I so enjoy watching these, you both make my world so much brighter especially with being stuck inside this year! ❤️❤️

@MirandaMills 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your lovely words, Tammie! I hope you're having a lovely holiday weekend, even though it will be quieter this year xxx

@mitzireadsandwrites 3 жыл бұрын

Loved these readings. It's so true that traditional foods are a must at Thanksgiving. For me, it's the dressing and sweet potato soufflé.Happy Thanksgiving weekend from South Carolina.I'm thankful for these Friday visits with you and your mom. ❤️

@MirandaMills 3 жыл бұрын

Aw, that’s so lovely to hear- thank you very much! Have a wonderful weekend ☺️🧡

@marionbuck4244 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Miranda and Donna, I had such fun watching you make the pumpkin cheese cake. It made my mouth water. And so did the food related extracts you read afterwards. I think they were all fabulous! Xxx

@MirandaMills 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Marion! So glad you enjoyed it. Have a lovely weekend 😊 xxx

@gypsyskyy9451 Жыл бұрын

Hi Miranda and Donna Ive only watching your videos for a month or so, and I love them so much. So I have been going back and found this one, eventually I will start at the beginning and watch them all to catch up! I loved your pumpkin cheesecake recipe and will try it. I also loved your book selections! Thanks for recognizing our Thanksgiving Day. I love your mom or rather mum! And I love watching you too. Im really tired right now so hope this message makes some sense. I so hope I can get over there one day and stay awhile! Take care, Mary Ann from Delaware USA

@estefaniainfantes5557 3 жыл бұрын

I always suffer a bit with the tea and the cake not being finished during the video!😥please feel free to eat while recording! We will totally understand🤤😋

@MirandaMills 3 жыл бұрын

Lol! It’s rather hard to read from books, chat & eat at the same time. But we get to enjoy our goodies right after 😉

@shelleyimmel8067 7 ай бұрын

Not sure how I missed this terrific Thanksgiving related video. What a lovely idea of Friendsgiving. The two of you are so fun to watch . I will do a bit of cooking tomorrow for a shared Thanksgiving with my son and friends of nearly 30 years at their home since my condo would not fit 15 folks. 🍗

@lauratesta3876 3 жыл бұрын

Just found you! Delightful channel in every way 🥰 Greetings from Buffalo, New York and Happy Thanksgiving to you and your Mom as well 😘😘

@MirandaMills 3 жыл бұрын

Oh yay! Thank you so much; I’m very glad you found me. Have a wonderful weekend 😊

@emily_robinson 3 жыл бұрын

I made a pumpkin pie yesterday with a pecan crust. Your cheesecake looks delicious! And I really enjoyed your reading selections.

@MirandaMills 3 жыл бұрын

Oh that sounds delicious too!! Thank you xxx

@Floridiansince94 8 ай бұрын

This is a beautiful video! Thank you for celebrating our Thanksgiving! At home we make, pumpkin pie, pecan pie, chocolate pie oh so yum - I’m looking forward to Thanksgiving!!!

@maureendeming 7 ай бұрын

This is too funny. American here! Watching this in 2023, the day after Thanksgiving. Yes, it is the New England Patriots, and after a couple decades of absolute domination in the NFL, the quarterback left the team and they've struggled since then (3 years ago, I believe). And also yes, it is Macy's that hosts the big parade in NYC, but it's not the only one, nor was it the first Thanksgiving parade in The US!. Gimble Bros. in Philadelphia sponsored the very first one.

@pomme800 3 жыл бұрын

Rubber spatula!

@lust8505 3 жыл бұрын

AMEN! One would make their life so much easier. I have every size imaginable. A great cooking tool.

@bettedubois9925 3 жыл бұрын

Yes. A good quality one leaves the bowl clean...

@gcm2734 3 жыл бұрын

Such a heart-warming episode, I really enjoyed it! The cheesecake looks beyond delicious, and as usual you introduce me to another writer I can't wait to read: this time Gladys Taber! Thanks to you both! 😘😘

@MirandaMills 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! We both love Gladys Taber :)

@Michele-sn6et 3 жыл бұрын

I love watching you both on Friday its a real highlight x

@MirandaMills 3 жыл бұрын

That’s so kind! Thank you xxx

@lindaestoll1104 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos! And your mum! P.S. “Giblet “ is pronounced with a soft ‘g’ , at least in the U.S. South.)

@elizabethgardner6832 3 жыл бұрын

We sometimes had mincemeat pies as a kid, but there was never any meat in it. I mostly remember the raisins and it was very sweet. "Mincemeat is a mixture of chopped dried fruit, distilled spirits and spices, and sometimes beef suet, beef, or venison. Originally, mincemeat always contained meat. Many modern recipes contain beef suet, though vegetable shortening is sometimes used in its place."

@MirandaMills 3 жыл бұрын

That's the same as the mincemeat we use here for mince pies. Very yummy!

@pennymiller225 3 жыл бұрын

What a heartwarming episode. I have never made pumpkin cheesecake, your looked delicious. Do you have the Violet Bakery book Miranda? It really is excellent. X

@MirandaMills 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Penny! Yes, I do have the Violet cookbook and love it too! Hope she does another one sometime xxx