Oldham Pie (aka Derby Pie)
from Flavors of Kentucky
1/4 cup margarine (not butter)
1 cup sugar
3 eggs
3/4 cup light corn syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped black walnuts
2 tablespoons bourbon
9-inch unbaked pie crust
Cream the margarine. Add the sugar and beat on medium speed using an electric mixer. Add the eggs, corn syrup, salt, and vanilla extract; mix well. Add the chocolate chips, walnuts and bourbon. Pour the mixture into the pie crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Serve warm with whipped cream.
My long weekend started with a drive to Cincy, followed by a drive to Indianapolis with my Dad. Thursday evening we stopped at my Dad's cousin's house to visit. I can't remember the last time I saw them. It was a really nice visit and I slept well that night. The next morning we were able to visit for a little bit longer before hitting the road. We made a few detours, and finally reached my family friends' lake house on Heritage Lake in Coatesville, Indiana (about an hour from Indy).
The rest of the day included some quality time with my Dad including having a beer on the dock, watching the sunset and gazing up at the star filled sky while listening to some of my Dad's favorite music on my iphone pandora app. It was awe-inspiring to see all of the stars. Surrounding the stars it seemed like there were beautiful flecks of light everywhere, almost like someone threw glitter into the sky.
The next day we explored the lake, by boat, by jet ski and for my Dad, by ski (see pictures). We also explored Greencastle for lunch (where DePauw is located). Although it was a little chilly (remember when I said I accepted that it was fall!), but the sky and the sights were still beautiful. The day concluded with a bonfire and some marshmallows. After a few long hours back, it ended with another good sleep. Don't you just love those relaxing weekends even when they're exhausting?
