Pearl Orizzonte's Thanksgiving Adventure: A Story of Triumph and Potatoes

It was the day before Thanksgiving, and Pearl Orizzonte was in a panic. She had been in charge of making mashed potatoes for the big feast, and she had no idea what she was doing.
"I don't even know how to peel a potato!" she exclaimed to her best friend, Sarah.
Sarah laughed. "Don't worry, Pearl, it's easy. Here, let me show you."
Sarah took a potato and peeled it effortlessly. Pearl watched in amazement.
"That's it?" she asked. "I thought it would be harder."
"It is if you don't know what you're doing," Sarah said. "But now that you've seen me do it, you'll be a pro in no time."
Pearl grabbed another potato and peeled it. She was surprised at how easy it was. She peeled another and another.
"I'm getting the hang of this!" she exclaimed.
"Great!" Sarah said. "Now, let's get these potatoes boiling."
Pearl and Sarah put the potatoes in a pot of water and brought them to a boil. While they were waiting for the potatoes to cook, they chatted about their plans for Thanksgiving.
"I'm so excited to see my family," Pearl said. "I haven't seen them since Christmas."
"I'm excited to see my family too," Sarah said. "And I'm especially excited for the food."
Pearl laughed. "Me too. I'm making mashed potatoes."
"I know," Sarah said. "I'm going to help you."
The potatoes were done boiling, so Pearl and Sarah drained them and put them in a bowl. Pearl grabbed a potato masher and started mashing.
"This is so much fun!" she said. "I love mashed potatoes."
"Me too," Sarah said. "But I like them even better with gravy."
Pearl and Sarah mashed the potatoes until they were smooth and creamy. Then they added some milk, butter, and salt and pepper.
"They're perfect!" Pearl exclaimed.
"They sure are," Sarah said. "Now, let's put them in the fridge to cool."
Pearl and Sarah put the mashed potatoes in the fridge and then went to get ready for Thanksgiving dinner.
When they got to Pearl's parents' house, the smell of turkey filled the air. Pearl's family was all there, and they were all so happy to see her.
"Pearl!" her mother exclaimed. "You're home! And you made mashed potatoes!"
"I did," Pearl said proudly. "I even mashed them myself."
"They look delicious," her father said. "I can't wait to try them."
Pearl's family sat down to dinner and everyone dug into the mashed potatoes. They were a hit!
"These are the best mashed potatoes I've ever had!" Pearl's father said.
"They're so creamy and smooth," her mother said.
"Thank you," Pearl said. "I'm so glad you like them."
Pearl Orizzonte's Thanksgiving adventure was a success. She had learned how to peel and mash potatoes, and she had made a delicious dish that her family loved. She was so proud of herself, and she couldn't wait to make mashed potatoes again next year.