Wouldn’t you know it? Another week has gone by, another seven days down, which can only mean, time for What I Ate Wednesday. I’m going to skip the formalities today and head right to the high points. Jenn. Peas and Crayons. Check her out. Check it all out. Do it in color. Color is fun….shit, where was I?
Let me start (provided you ignore the whole first paragraph) by saying I love Thanksgiving. I really do. I love the people, the food, the excitement, the pies, the parades (alright, not the parades), but my absolute favorite part about Thanksgiving is the leftovers, which I can take home and eat in my house, all by my lonesome (the Hubby’s here too, but he’s adapted to my weirdness).
I might have mentioned it before, but I’m an introvert. “Don’t make me tell you again,” she says in her best Mr. T voice. “I pity the fool who makes me repeat myself.”
Back to the topic, I’m going to let you in on a secret about introverts, at least me because I don’t necessarily want to speak for all of us.
I’m not anti-social, and I actually genuinely like people a lot, although I’m not a huge fan of small talk. I find it awkward and unnecessary, which is pretty much what goes on at big social functions. I can hang for a while, but inevitably I will need to grab some down time in the midst of all the chaos. I’ll go for a walk, start to clean up, or usually wind up in the kitchen doing dishes just to get a few moments alone. See, I’m a great party guest; I socialize AND do dishes.
So while I love Thanksgiving and getting to catch up with everyone, I also really enjoy eating leftovers the next day in the solitude of my own home. The point of all this rambling (so much for disliking small talk, huh?) is to explain why I’m sharing with you “What I Ate Last Friday,” also known as the Deconstructed Thanksgiving Edition. Watch out now! I’m using fancy food terms.
Breakfast was a cup of coffee (not pictured, and I’m guessing this isn’t going to ruin your day) and the very last slice of my own homemade apple pie.
Lunch or second breakfast as I like to call it (those Hobbits were onto something) was fried eggs, potato patties topped with Asiago cheese and the perfect companion, an Asiago cheese roll. Double the cheese, double the fun.
For those of you not familiar with my high-brow fancy potato patties, you’re missing out. To recreate these beauties, heat a little olive oil on a skillet, take your leftover mashed potatoes and using your hands form them into a patty. Then you, ♫ “Smack that, all on the floor. Smack that, give me some more” ♫….er, smack that patty onto your skillet for a couple of minutes per side. If you’re feeling frisky, top with your cheese of choice.
My snack for the day was a cup of hot chocolate and two slices of red velvet roll, which I’m pretty sure was highly processed and not at all good for me. In fact, it tasted like liquid sugar. Seriously, I couldn’t taste red velvet or cream cheese, but I sure could taste the sugar. No regrets; I enjoyed every single bite, and then proceeded to run around the house like a complete spazz for a good twenty minutes.
After my sugar high subsided, I set about making a healthier dinner. I hollowed out what was left of the acorn squash, mixed it with the remaining Moroccan veggies and couscous, and turned it into a stew. Now, I know the color isn’t all that appetizing, but the flavors were spot on. I also appear to have a large chip in my bowl, which might have happened during my sugar high. I’m not entirely sure what went on during that period; other people black out, I sugar out.
In any event, I ended the night on a good note and with another Asiago cheese roll. What? The shelf life on fresh bread is so short, I had to eat it. It would be a disservice to starving people everywhere if I were to let it go bad.
Now you know why I’m jumping back on my healthified train, where the conductor plays fast paced workout songs and the patrons zumba up and down the aisles. Chugga, chugga, choo choo.
What do you do with your Thanksgiving leftovers? Do you have much of a sweet tooth? Do you wanna ride on my train (that sounds awkward)?
Yummy, yummy, yummy! Everything from breakfast to dinner looks soooo good. And although you say that the red velvet roll was probably highly processed and bad for you it still looks totally drool worthy. And thank you for the explanation of how to make those potato patties…I was wondering how you made them!! Happy WIAW!
Sometimes I think I like leftover mashed potatoes better so I can make the patties! If they are a little dry, just add your milk of choice (I had soy on hand). The red velvet was good, but I have a big sweet tooth so no wonder I liked it.
Yum! Those potato patties look goood! I am also an introvert at heart, but now I chat with strangers waiting in line at the store. I got that from my mom! 🙂
Thanks for stopping by and showing me a little comment love! It’s great to hear from other introverts who “get it.”
Love the tee shirt! Second breakfast sounds amazing, Meaghan! Have a great day!
The t-shirt cracks me up. Thanks for stopping by, and have a great day. Happy WIAW.
Wow. Everything looks so good! Apple pie for breakfast? Been there. Done that. 🙂 Definitely worth it. Same goes for that red velvet cake roll. Heck, just plain sugar tastes good, doesn’t it? Haha.
That stew looks like a super healthy, but delicious way to end the day. Love that you incorporated acorn squash into it as well.
I’ve never been one to have those leftover Thanksgiving sandwiches…. They don’t sound all that appetizing to me. But last year I used up our leftover turkey, vegetables, and some broth I found in our pantry to make up a quick microwave soup. And last year I deconstructed (much to the chagrin of my parents) our apple pie and took all the filling and topped it with some greek yogurt. Yum.
Sugar does taste good. It calls to my sweet tooth, but now I’m in withdrawal. Oh well, some things are worth it.
Great idea on the soup, and what you did to the pie wasn’t too bad. At least you ate the filling, which for me is the best part. 🙂
Nothing wrong with apple pie for breakfast!!
I was so sad to part with my last piece.
Your pie looks like it turned out great! And I always crave sweets for breakfast:)
Pie for breakfast is a beautiful thing.
It looks like a delish day through and through! The potato patties look like fun!
They are fun. I think I like them more than mashed potatoes. Thanks for stopping by.
Ahaha, that t-shirt. I responded to an office suggestion of organizing a retreat yesterday with, “What if we all just take the day off…and bond separately.” So now I have to send everyone that t-shirt picture. I’m being productive in the office today, can’t you tell?
Pie makes for the best breakfast.
No you didn’t!! You have to send them the shirt picture now just to explain your response. Although they probably already know you well enough by now.
You can never go wrong with homemade pie for breakfast.
Whoaaa those potato patties look just amazing! And apple pie for breakfast? Sign me up!
I know right. It was a super indulgent day. Thanks for stopping by!
I certainly DO have a sweet tooth. I swear, it might be the end of me 😉 I am most definitely planning a similar train ride, tons of veggies, lots of water, exercise, at least enough to prep me for the holiday sugar overload about to hit! (ok it might have already hit…)
My sweet tooth is my nemesis, and I’m glad to have someone else on the train. We can stay strong together…at least until the next holiday when we swan dive off.
I’m so glad to read that someone else isn’t big on the small talk. It totally is SO awkward and I never know quite what to say. I’m usually pretty quiet & shy around people I don’t know well though once I know ya, I’m very personable & chatty. Anyways, definitely with you on that one 🙂
Oh, and that red velvet roll? DROOL.
Yeah! Someone else who finds small talk irritating. It’s so nice to have a kindred soul. Yep, the red velvet was pretty drooly worthy.
That homemade pie looks so so good! Makes me want some right now! 🙂
I know; I’m so glad it’s gone now because I have no self control around homemade fruit pies.
I need that shirt. That is so me!!!
Love the use of leftovers 🙂 I did all the cooking this year and left without a single leftover…I was not pleased.
The t-shirt cracked me up; I’m glad you liked it.
You cooked and had no leftovers. Either you are an amazing chef or you just got played.
I love pie for breakfast! Which was why I was so happy that we were gone for Thanksgiving this year which meant no leftover pie at our house. It’s a good thing because I would have demolished it all! I have a pretty big sweet tooth compared to what it used to be like. After being pregnant I crave lots more sweets than I did before. Strange but I don’t mind 🙂
Yep it’s my sweet tooth that’ll get me into trouble. Nice to know I’m not alone, although it’s crazy your’s came post pregnancy. Hormones can do some wild things.
Hey just found you from WIAW! I love the blog!
Aw thanks, how very kind of you to say. I’m glad you found me and glad you like it. Hopefully, you’ll stick around for a bit.
Love your eats! The potato patties look SO good! I just found you through WIAW and I look forward to reading through your blog!
Thanks; I’m happy you found me and hope you’ll stay.
Mmmm all look so yummy! I feel exactly the same as you what with parties etc – i dont mind socialising but i love some time by myself too!
Thanks for stopping by and the comment love. Yep, socializing doesn’t bother me, but when it’s all said and done, I need to chill by myself for a bit.
I am sure there’s a blog written around the picture of the griddle but I just fell in ‘griddle envy’ and missed it. I really, really, want to have a griddle that is surrounded by granite counters.
I mean, the food looks good too and all.
LOL. The griddle was a Christmas present years ago so it’s not a permanent part of the stove, but the granite counter tops are here to stay, and you’re welcome to come cook with me anytime. You’d have to be willing to have a kitchen dance party though.
Potato patties?!? YUM!!
Yep, potato patties rock. Thanks for stopping by.