Happy Thanksgiving! The time to give thanks has come once again. A time where we all sit around the same table and share a meal together with friends and family. Though it may be not be the same as previous years, it will still be filled with love, either in-person or virtually. 

Of course, with the abundance of food it’s good to remember some of the tips we’ve learned along the way. Like disposing of excess grease properly by putting it in a plastic container and freezing it until you’re ready to properly dispose of it. You don’t want to just pour it down the drain where it can cause some serious pipe blockage.

With that being said: fire up that oven, baste that turkey, keep that one aunt away from the kitchen, and tell that one uncle to go easy on the cerveza. It’s time for: Thanksgiving Movies and their Pie Pairings for that post dinner food coma! Because let's face it, you have room for a little more.
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Scent of a Woman (1992) Al Pacino won an Oscar for his portrayal of suave, blind Army Lieutenant Colonel Frank Slade who spends Thanksgiving weekend with college student Charlie Simms played by Chris O’Donnell. Along the way, Slade teaches Simms a few things while getting a new lease on life himself. Hoo-ah! Oh yeah… parents, you’re going to want to check this out.

Pair with:
Pecan Pie (a la Mode), like Frank Slade the pecan pie might have a rougher exterior, but has many layers to it. From the pecans to the soft pie beneath them, sweeten up the deal with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. 
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Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) Director Wes Anderson is at it again with his quirky and unique approach to storytelling. This time in a fantastic stop motion animation movie headlined by George Clooney’s take on Mr. Fox. Follow the adventure of Mr. Fox and his animal friends as they fight for their homes against some angry local farmers. This heartfelt story is good for everyone, but the kids will absolutely love it.

Pair with:
Pumpkin Pie, this signature Thanksgiving dessert is the perfect pairing to go along with the movie, both in appearance and sweetness.
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​Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987) Join Neal Page, a businessman played by the one and only Steve Martin, as he desperately tries to get home to his family for Thanksgiving. When Neal’s path crosses that of traveling salesman Del Griffith, played by the late and great John Candy, hilarity ensues as the odd man duo tries just about every mode of transportation to get Neal home in time. Can Neal make it home for Thanksgiving? Most importantly, can Neal survive traveling with his new travel buddy? 

Pair with:
Apple Pie (a la Mode), because what’s more American than Steve Martin and Apple Pie? Sweeten the deal with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
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​From our family here at Metro-Flow Plumbing to yours, we hope you all have a very Happy Thanksgiving Dallas!

Fall is the perfect time of year for outdoor activities with the family. However, while you’re home it’s also not totally a bad idea to want to lay back, relax, put on a football game and see how many meals we can squeeze out of our days. This however means more dishes, and more dishes means far more use for one of the best appliances in the our homes, the dishwasher.

Of course the first thing we should do before putting any dirty plates inside our dishwashers is scrape off excess food. A garbage disposal is perfect for this (refer to our previous blog here for what you can put in a garbage disposal and what you shouldn’t). 

If you find yourself with a clogged dishwasher or want to make sure it's running smoothly and ready for the holiday season, don’t hesitate to call us at 214-328-7371 or email us at metroflow@metroflowplumbing.com.

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November is finally here! As we embrace Fall and the temperatures drop we want to make sure our kitchen pipes are in optimal shape. We sometimes make the mistake of dropping just about anything down the garbage disposal, but did you know this could clog your pipes somewhere down the line? Grease and Waste that is hard to break up with the garbage disposal will sometimes accumulate and clog inside your kitchen sink pipes. This causes not only water to not flow, but can make unwanted odors come back out.

Ultimately, aside from these examples, you be the judge. If you’re struggling to get something down, it probably doesn’t belong there. If you do find yourself with a clogged kitchen sink, don’t hesitate to call us at 214-328-7371 and we’ll do the work while you stay cozy!

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