I’ve got a bit of the post-holiday blahs. I think we need a Christmas tree tomorrow to brighten the mood!
I cleaned up the house and did lots of laundry. Things are all in order!
Matt and I put together a simple leftovers soup for dinner using most of the T-giving staples
Thanksgiving Leftover Turkey Soup
- 4 cups broth
- 2 cups turkey bits (both white and dark meat)
- 2 cups greens (a mix of cooked cabbage and fresh collard greens, torn)
- 2 cups cooked wild rice
- 1 tsp Garlic Gold crunchies in oil
Combine all in a stock pot and heat until steamy.
Serves 4ish
On the side: leftover T-giving salad topped with a plum(b) and half an apple plus some p-nuts
I am definitely missing an appetite today. This dinner didn’t taste very good and I probably should have eaten less of it. I think I mostly just ate it all out of boredom!
Here’s Some Entertainment
On my internet radio: Swingin’ Christmas
On my fingers: ULTA teal
On my brain: Happy Now? by Katherine Shonk
Is it Saturday?
See y’all tomorrow!
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
Have a great night Kath. I just got home from leaving my sisters and I definitely have the after holiday blues. I am so ready to get in the Christmas spirit. Enjoy your night.
Estela says
Love your nail polish color 🙂
Heather (Heather's Dish) says
that nail polish is beautiful! i love that frosty blue 🙂
Heidi - apples under my bed says
A nice fresh looking dinner! Pinenuts are the bomb. Shame about your appetite. It will return tomorrow, no doubt. Festive season is fun but can do that to you – bring on the blahs, that is!
Heidi xo
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says
Love the Pandora Christmas stations. They complete me.
Amanda (Eating Up) says
I have the post-holiday blues too! And the post-holiday snoozies that just won’t quit.
Mary @ Bites and Bliss says
Sorry you’re in a post-holiday slump. Putting up the decorations will definitely help. 🙂
Hannah says
The only time I’ve ever made soup with leftover turkey, I used wild rice too! The flavours go so well together 🙂
Georgie @ Georgie Goes Healthy says
I already have the Holiday blues heading back to the city tomorrow which means work on Monday 🙁 I am with you on the holiday decorations – Hopefully my roommates and I will decorate on Monday night! Plus I will listen to christmas music at work – that should help!
Camille says
Bummer on your appetite. I’m sort of the same today… nothing tastes good but I’m eating everything anyway :/ In fact, more of everything than usual…
Grocery Goddess Jen says
I feel ya on the post holiday blahs!
Mama Pea says
Cheer up!!!! Perhaps a Manhattan is in order? With extra cherry juice…and not for $15. 🙂
Kath says
Haha! Not for $15 for sure 🙂
Michele @ Healthy Cultivations says
This is a great leftover recipe. It’s so fun to see what people do with the leftovers… aside from just heating them up. It’s so possible to turn them into something new and interesting.
stacey-healthylife says
My appetite is wanky also. I don’t know how most people live like this everyday.
Vanessa says
I totally agree with the “blah-ness”. I’m convinced it’s all of this food from the past couple days!
Christine says
Haha, I also have on swingin’ christmas on pandora and am debating decorating…..
Need more energy for that though….
Maddie (Healthy Maddie) says
I’m listening the the christmas station on Pandora too 🙂
Sarah @ goingongoals says
Nice Thanksgiving Leftover meal! Can’t wait to see what else you do with your leftovers!
Christin@purplebirdblog says
Diggin’ that teal polish!
Natalia - a side of simple says
I’m trying to ward off the blahs by enjoying my last night home with the family before I head back to school. All that waits there are looming assignments and finals! I think some Christmas decorations and tunes are just the thing to switch up the mood 🙂
J3nn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says
I need to get some Christmas music to put me in the mood. I lost my momentum after eating SO much this weekend, lol.
Krystina says
Love the nails!
Meagan says
I thought you were going to read Harry Potter next?
Kath says
No I decided not to because we saw the movie and I didn’t want to spoil the movie. I’ve already read the whole series so it was just a pre-movie refresher suggestion
Laura says
I’m having a bit of post-Thanksgiving blahs too. Bring on the Christmas season!
Paige @Running Around Normal says
I get a little depressed after Thanksgiving too. It helps that Christmas is right around the corner, but I still miss my family!
'laina says
A lil’ vitamin D will help with those blues. I hope you get ta feelin’ your sassy self, soon enough.
Kristi Rimkus says
I love your use of Turkey Day leftovers. After the usual over indulgence, this is a refreshing meal!
Cara Craves... says
Do let yourself have those blues…just think of all the fun you had with your
family and all the good food you got to eat!
Laura (Starloz) says
you turned your leftovers into soup, genius!
Michelle @ Give Me the Almond Butter says
I swear it doesn’t feel like Saturday… more like Sunday, but hey! One more day to enjoy! I love that nail polish by the way. It reminds me a lot of winter.
Namaste Gurl says
Oh Kath, you never cease to make me smile in your posts. Soup looks yummy- you and Matt manage to put something quick together look super delicious! And that novel, do share as you get into it! 🙂
Melissa @ I Never Imagined says
Thanksgiving leftovers soup is a pretty interesting idea! Pity about your appetite- I have been feeling the same lately. I’m traveling at the moment so I need to eat to keep my energy levels up, but it’s so hard! What gives?! Blah!
Simply Life says
Sorry to hear you have the blues but I have a feeling you’ll find some wonderful things to do that will cheer you right up! 🙂
Amy at TheSceneFromMe says
Love your funky nail polish color!
And I hope your appetite is perkier today!
Sarah (Running to Slow Things Down) says
The weekend after the holidays is always a little strange feeling, I can totally relate!
Love the finger nail polish! 😀
caitlin says
Post-holiday blues just hit me this morning. Oh, wait, I think the thing that hit me is that today is my last day before going back to work. Eww!
So, our tree is going up today as well!! yay 🙂
Erin @ small things says
I went to high school with Katherine Shonk and I didn’t even know she had a book published!!? I’ll have to check it out…
Kath says
Oh wow!!
Erin @ small things says
Are you liking it?
Kath says
Yeah! It’s a sad topic, but really intriguing.
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says
Getting ready for Christmas is always a good way to beat the post-holiday blues. There’s nothing better than Christmas music to put you in a good mood! 😀
Shannon says
I’m ready for Christmas, too! I can’t wait for your Boston posts. I love that city!
Kiran says
Losing appetite is natural when missing loved ones whom you just spent glorious time during Thanksgiving. Its understandable 🙂
Jil @ Big City, Lil Kitchen says
Mmm – soup!! My mom just made her leftover soup. Faaantastic.
Anne @ Food Loving Polar Bear says
The leftover Thanksgiving salad look really good!
Dee says
I love that Pandora station!
natalie (the sweets life) says
I made a turkey and wild rice soup with our leftovers too, plus loads of veggies. it was awesome!
anxious to see what you think about that book, i’m always looking for new ones to read!