This is my husband’s post Thanksgiving snack. In our house the leftovers are just as important as the main meal. The thanks keep going on for days. As long as there is turkey, dressing, cranberry sauce or any remnants, we keep eating and giving thanks for our abundance. And sometimes, if I’m being honest, the leftovers are better than the main meal.
With leftovers you can make any combination you want, in any size and eat yourself silly. You can eat as much or as little, or not eat certain things. You can cover everything in cool whip and savor the sugar. The rules of dining go out the window. You get to pig out on the elements of the meal that you want, when you want, how you want. It’s fun to watch the creativity and the ideas people come up with when eating the leftovers. Leftovers provide endless options, especially as the portions available dwindle. Day two and day three require even more imagination, and you may have to begin to go without as your favorite dish gets consumed. When this happens the other leftovers get to play. Thanksgiving and real life join forces to temp your tummy.
We have certain dishes that are traditionally served at holidays. We could make them other times of the year, but if we did then they might not seem so special. So we don’t make them except at the holidays. They become the treasure in the world of leftovers. When you get the last bite, you are envied and despised at the same time. It’s two days after the big meal and we are still looking forward to eating more yummy combinations. Celebrating Thanksgiving is not just about a big meal, it’s about enjoying the leftovers and the relaxing weekend afterwards. It’s about sharing fun and creative meals with the people you love. And hopefully being the last one to get the final serving of the family favorite cranberry salad!
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