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The Day After….

24 November 2009 67 Comments

As much as I love Thanksgiving, I am more excited for the day after.

Why you ask?

It’s not Black Friday. You won’t catch me near a mall. I refuse to get up at some insane hour just to save $20 on one item and blow it 10 times over on the other things I pick up. 

No, the thrill of my day after is this:

The_Ultimate_Leftover_Turkey_Sandwich

Here in lies the sole reason why I host Thanksgiving every year for the past 13 years. LEFTOVERS.

This delicacy is an amazing combination of all the best dishes of the holiday. Fresh turkey, cranberry dressing and home made cornbread chestnut stuffing. What’s missing in this picture is the giant side of gravy for dipping.  It’s messy and delicious and a sensory orgasm.

If you’ve never had one…….(the sandwich, not the orgasm), you need to try it!

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  • November 24 2009 at 7:45 AM LZ @ My Messy Paradise said:

    I love, love, love the Thanksgiving sandwich!! I won’t go near a mall, either, and this keeps me happy the day after!
    .-= LZ @ My Messy Paradise´s last blog ..Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins =-.

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : November 26th, 2009 at 10:16 PM

    I’m with YOU!

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  • November 24 2009 at 8:08 AM That One Mom
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     said:

    That looks delish! Sadly, I can’t host Turkey Day this year… My sis-in-law just had a double mastectomy, so we are going to Redneck Brothers. I wonder if I can con him into some leftovers?
    .-= That One Mom´s last blog ..Move Over Mike Rowe, I’ve Got My Own Dirty Jobs Right Here =-.

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : November 26th, 2009 at 10:25 PM

    And what did Redneck Brother serve? Happy Thanksgiving to you!

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  • November 24 2009 at 8:20 AM Lee the Hot Flash Queen said:

    I won’t go near a mall either, but I also can’t mix my food like that. It’s a me thing. Food cooties or something like that.
    .-= Lee the Hot Flash Queen´s last blog ..The Couple That Pees Together…. =-.

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : November 26th, 2009 at 10:53 PM

    I love you despite your food issues :)

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    Nancy
    @ on twitter.


    Replied on : November 27th, 2009 at 11:49 PM

    Hey Lee,

    Can you contact me? I tried emailing you, but it bounced back to me.

    Thanks.

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  • November 24 2009 at 8:20 AM DG at Diaryofamadbathroom said:

    I am ashamed to say that I have never tried this, but so many rave about it. Might have to bust one out this year.
    .-= DG at Diaryofamadbathroom´s last blog ..I Love My Bobby Flay Bowl =-.

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : November 26th, 2009 at 10:55 PM

    Let me know what you think!

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  • November 24 2009 at 8:28 AM Joe said:

    I actually don’t wait for the next day. I always have my first turkey-cranberry-stuffing-gravy sandwich around 9PM Thursday night.
    .-= Joe´s last blog ..BJ’s, Super Mario, and Some Trouble at Dunkin Donuts =-.

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : November 26th, 2009 at 10:58 PM

    And how was that sandwich?

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  • November 24 2009 at 9:16 AM HeatherLynn said:

    My mouth totally just watered! holy moses that looks yummy!

    seriously…waterworks in my mouth right now! Dang it, it’s only 9:14 a.m. this is NOT a good start to hunger suppression! THANKS ALOT!!! *winks and laughs*

    ~hl~
    http://www.hoscorners.blogspot.com

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  • November 24 2009 at 9:30 AM beth aka confusedhomemaker
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    My husband is ALL about those sandwiches. I love leftovers too & there are so many yummy ways to mix it up with them.
    .-= beth aka confusedhomemaker´s last blog ..Action Figure or is it Finger? =-.

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  • November 24 2009 at 9:48 AM Noelle said:

    i love the leftover sandwich…only instead of mayo, i smear on cold gravy. don’t say ewwwww. try it! ;)

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    magda


    Replied on : November 25th, 2009 at 2:04 PM

    yum. i second that, not just because it is soooo tasty, but because mayo makes me gag. i love that some people respond to my mayo objection with “but what about miracle whip?” YUCK

    i also agree that the leftover sandwich making should begin later in the evening. no waiting until the next day for us.
    .-= magda´s last blog ..Feelin Handy? =-.

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : November 26th, 2009 at 11:17 PM

    Mayo doesn’t do it for me either. On anything!!! I’m a gravy girl all the way!

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  • November 24 2009 at 10:00 AM Lindsey said:

    I love the leftover sandwiches. So Delicous!!
    .-= Lindsey´s last blog ..30 weeks =-.

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  • November 24 2009 at 10:54 AM Andrea
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    OMG. Can you mail me one of those? That looks SO friggin good. I’m so hungry. Seriously, starving now! Thanks. Thanks A LOT! ;)
    .-= Andrea´s last blog ..KitKat for breakfast, anyone? =-.

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : November 26th, 2009 at 11:57 PM

    Come on over! I’ll make you one. On great NY rye bread too!

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  • November 24 2009 at 12:01 PM jen smith said:

    that’s the one thing i hate about going to friends for thanksgiving – we don’t bring home any leftovers – just told my husband we were going to have to get an already made turkey the day after just so we can pretend they are leftovers – can’t believe i am 35 years old and have never made – nor have any clue how to – make a turkey!

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    magda


    Replied on : November 25th, 2009 at 2:06 PM

    you need better friends:-/
    ours always send us home with more leftovers than we can finish. i am 41 and have never made a turkey. touching even boneless skinless chicken breasts sets my gag reflux into a frenzy.

    happy thanksgiving
    .-= magda´s last blog ..Feelin Handy? =-.

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : November 27th, 2009 at 12:04 AM

    lol.

    1. I’m not great with cooking meat either. I almost passed out once when someone surprised me with cornish hens for dinner. Yikes

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  • November 24 2009 at 12:02 PM jen smith said:

    …but i can make a mean turkey decoration! ha!

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : November 27th, 2009 at 12:07 AM

    SO I SAW!!!!!!! I loved it and I bow to you!

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  • November 24 2009 at 12:02 PM Zen Mom said:

    Funny you should say this…its my favorite too. I usually don’t even eat that much on Thanksgiving, then make up for it with all the leftovers.
    .-= Zen Mom´s last blog ..Healthcare Reform, Stinker Style =-.

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : November 27th, 2009 at 12:08 AM

    I could eat cereal with gravy like it was a bowl of frosted Flakes. Which I could do because I made tons extra :)

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  • November 24 2009 at 12:32 PM shannon said:

    I am not a Black Friday lover either! At all. That sandwich certainly looks amazing. First time visitor by the way. Came from the Blog Frog.

    http://www.arizonamamma.com

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : November 27th, 2009 at 6:05 PM

    Nice to meet you, Shannon!!
    .-= Nancy´s last blog ..Blackless Friday =-.

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  • November 24 2009 at 12:51 PM existentialwaitress said:

    After years of resisting, I had one of those a couple of years ago and OMG – yes, it is good!
    .-= existentialwaitress´s last blog ..I gotta say – I am LOVING all the love! =-.

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  • November 24 2009 at 1:09 PM Jenny in Ca said:

    I agree! My favorite part of Thanksgiving is leftover turkey for turkey sandwiches. Even if I’m not having Thanksgiving at our house, I like to cook a turkey just so we can have sandwiches. yum!

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : November 27th, 2009 at 6:08 PM

    I do the same thing!!! Hope you enjoyed yours!
    .-= Nancy´s last blog ..Blackless Friday =-.

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  • November 24 2009 at 1:31 PM Amy Clark said:

    I love eating cold turkey the next day. So delicious! And hot dressing. Yummy! My aunt makes a five-cup fruit salad that is just wonderful the next day b/c all the ingredients have melted into one another!
    .-= Amy Clark´s last blog ..Are You There God? It’s Me, Amy. =-.

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : November 27th, 2009 at 6:10 PM

    Oh, that sounds awesome. I’d love the recipe for that fruit salad.
    .-= Nancy´s last blog ..Blackless Friday =-.

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  • November 24 2009 at 2:19 PM Momisodes said:

    Oh man. I’m drooling just thinking about it. I’ve had my menu planned for weeks. I can hardly wait for the gluttony.
    .-= Momisodes´s last blog ..Bird, bird, bird, burned is the word =-.

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : November 27th, 2009 at 8:21 PM

    HOpe it was a great dinner for you!

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  • November 24 2009 at 2:52 PM Stephanie @ Figments said:

    Exactly!!
    .-= Stephanie @ Figments´s last blog ..The Berkshires =-.

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  • November 24 2009 at 3:11 PM Jane said:

    Too funny! I put as much effort into “The Day After” menu as I do for Thanksgiving day! Love this post and nice to hear we’re kindred spirits!
    .-= Jane´s last blog ..These Are A Few Of My Favorite Things =-.

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : November 27th, 2009 at 8:28 PM

    Hope you had a GREAT Thanksgiving AND day after!

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  • November 24 2009 at 3:12 PM Stephanie said:

    I love me some Thanksgiving leftovers, I love all of it! My favorite part is a turkey sandwich…Oh I am hungry just thinking about it!!
    .-= Stephanie´s last blog ..My Baby Turns Two =-.

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  • November 24 2009 at 3:17 PM Niki said:

    Remove everything except the turkey, and I would eat it. :-)
    .-= Niki´s last blog ..Forgiveness =-.

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : November 27th, 2009 at 8:32 PM

    Hahaha. :)

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  • November 24 2009 at 5:35 PM Lauren
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     said:

    Great picture! You’ve really captured the essence of it.

    We’re spending Thanksgiving at my parent’s house, which is twenty-minutes away. I have a twenty-pound bird in the refrigerator, compliments of my husband’s company. I’ll cook that over the weekend. Leftovers Friday and then more leftovers the following week. It’s the gift that keeps on giving.
    .-= Lauren´s last blog ..Death by 1,000 haircuts. =-.

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  • November 24 2009 at 5:49 PM Unknown Mami said:

    I have never gone shopping on black Friday and I never want to, unless it’s online.
    .-= Unknown Mami´s last blog ..I Comment Therefore I Am =-.

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  • November 24 2009 at 6:52 PM ~*Michelle*~ said:

    YUM-MEE!!! I love those sandwiches…I make wraps too.

    Happy Thanksgiving, my friend!
    .-= ~*Michelle*~´s last blog ..Gobble Gobble……Happy Thanksgiving to You! =-.

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  • November 24 2009 at 7:05 PM susan said:

    I’m like you-I always get a little more turkey than I need just for the leftovers. I love turkey sandwiches, although yours is more like a super size! LOL…
    .-= susan´s last blog ..Tunes for Tuesday =-.

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  • November 24 2009 at 7:41 PM Beth said:

    I LOVE leftover turkey sandwiches. We make ours on the panini maker with sour dough bread, horse radish cheese, and cranberry chutney. I can’t wait!
    .-= Beth´s last blog ..The post where I get to make fun of a friend =-.

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    magda


    Replied on : November 25th, 2009 at 2:10 PM

    wow. i gotta say, you just took the cake on that one. we’re coming to your home for leftovers. please take a picture or send more details.
    .-= magda´s last blog ..Feelin Handy? =-.

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : November 27th, 2009 at 8:49 PM

    Okay, you put me to shame. Gourmet leftovers. Sigh.

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  • November 24 2009 at 9:13 PM Maven
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     said:

    Oh Yah baby!!!

    There is NOTHING on earth like sitting around in pj’s the day after, putting your feet up, and tucking into the leftovers.

    Have a wonderful, Happy Thanksgiving!
    .-= Maven´s last blog ..It’s Gonna Start Raining Men =-.

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : November 27th, 2009 at 8:52 PM

    Hope yours was wonderful too!

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  • November 24 2009 at 10:45 PM Stacey M
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     said:

    LOL We had our Turkey on Sunday just for the leftovers! We are going to the in-laws for Turkey day.
    .-= Stacey M´s last blog ..Messy Monday =-.

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  • November 24 2009 at 11:44 PM Amy
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     said:

    Mmmm mmmmm mmmmm…..leftovers!!
    I’m so excited :)
    .-= Amy´s last blog ..HAPPY EMBARASS THE CRAP OUTTA YOURSELF DAY! =-.

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  • November 25 2009 at 1:13 AM Julie@JulieChats
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     said:

    Have a great Thanksgiving! That sandwich looks awesome, my mouth is watering! Just signed up to follow you! Stopping by from MBC!
    .-= Julie@JulieChats´s last blog ..Layout of the Week – Christmas Folding Mini Album =-.

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  • November 25 2009 at 1:22 AM blueviolet said:

    That’s what my hubby loves! I love it plain!
    .-= blueviolet´s last blog ..Ok K’nex, I Give Up. You Win. =-.

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  • November 25 2009 at 2:12 PM magda said:

    Happy Thanksgiving Nancy.
    .-= magda´s last blog ..Feelin Handy? =-.

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    Nancy
    @ on twitter.


    Replied on : November 27th, 2009 at 9:06 PM

    Hope yours was happy and wonderful!

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  • November 25 2009 at 3:12 PM Dawn
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     said:

    Oh, I’m with you 100%. I won’t leave the house Friday just to save a few pennies, but I will absolutely make myself a sandwich with the turkey I steal from my parent’s house. Yum.
    .-= Dawn´s last blog ..Tweet! Tweet! =-.

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : November 27th, 2009 at 9:09 PM

    Hope you were still able to have that turkey, despite having to stay home!

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  • November 25 2009 at 11:32 PM kys said:

    I’m not leaving my house on Friday. We’ll be putting up the tree and eating leftovers. I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
    .-= kys´s last blog ..The Night The Missus Whipped Someone’s Ass For Me: A Guest Post =-.

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    Nancy
    @ on twitter.


    Replied on : November 27th, 2009 at 9:16 PM

    And I hope your “day after” was everything you wanted it to be!

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  • November 26 2009 at 12:25 AM submom
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     said:

    Still LOL @ your last line. I am totally down with it. The sandwich! I mean… ;-) My husband would 100% agree with you: leftover sandwiches are the best in his mind, and he also lives for stuffings. BUT he actually prefers the one made from a box. Go figure. I remembered this letter to “Ask Amy” when I read your post: (the 2nd letter)

    http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/columnists/chi-1104-ask-amynov04,0,2415941,full.column

    Have a wonderful Thanksgiving. May you have lots of leftovers! :-)
    .-= submom´s last blog ..Happy Birthday, G.K.! =-.

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    Nancy
    @ on twitter.


    Replied on : November 27th, 2009 at 9:30 PM

    I think she wrote that about me LOL. I am so greedy with leftovers because I loe them so much!

    Hope yo uhad a great Thanksgiving too!

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  • November 26 2009 at 10:13 AM Tami @ HeartsMakeFamilies
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     said:

    I absolutely adore leftovers. Funny I would never have thought to write about it though. Happy Thanksgiving to you my friend.
    .-= Tami @ HeartsMakeFamilies´s last blog ..Happy Thanksgiving to All =-.

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : November 27th, 2009 at 9:31 PM

    And I hope yours was a very happy one too!

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  • November 26 2009 at 3:43 PM Michele said:

    Making me jealous up here in the Great White North… (no turkey for us today, boo)

    But, yes I agree. That is TOTALLY the best part of any turkey day, the sandwhiches the next day!! Super yum…
    Happy Thanksgiving to you!
    Hope you have a wonderful day ;)
    .-= Michele´s last blog ..Happy Thanksgiving =-.

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  • November 27 2009 at 1:24 PM Corrie Howe
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     said:

    Have you ever tried the Pampered Chef leftover ring? Yum! All the same ingredients with spicy mustard and rolled in crescent rolls. Easy enough to make during the year too.
    .-= Corrie Howe´s last blog ..Happy Thanksgiving =-.

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : November 27th, 2009 at 9:43 PM

    I’ve never heard of it!!! I’ll go check that out now! Thank you so much!

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