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Wallflower Weekly Finds, 45

I can’t believe how fast time flies by. Just last week I was finishing up packing my clothes to head to New Orleans for my cousin’s wedding and now, I’ve been back home for a few days now. I’ll share more photos with you later. =)

In the meantime, look at these snack boxes that Love with Food sent me a few days ago to try. So many goodies in one box! I love that there are so many varieties. There’s a little something for everyone.

You can find chips, cookies, teas, fruit leathers, and so much more. All of which are healthy. Plus, there is a gluten free option too! this particular box shown above is from their Deluxe subscription box.

Also, for every box that you buy, Love with Food will donate a meal to a hungry child. So you’ll be helping fight child hunger in America too! If you’re interested in the snack subscription, Love with Food is currently have a promotion. You can save $10 off of any subscription plans of $30 or more when you enter the code HOLIDAY2015.

Enjoy!

For more healthy snack ideas for the holidays, especially if you’re traveling, you can find a list here.

And before I forget! There’s still time to enter into my holiday giveaway! Enter now for a chance to win!

Now, for this week’s finds.

Turkey Pho

Vietnamese pho filled with shredded turkey and then topped with thinly sliced red onions, cilantro, and bean sprouts. This turkey pho is the perfect warm meal to chase away the cold.

There’s something about turkey and soups that I can’t seem to resist.

Just two days ago I posted spicy miso ramen using turkey, and today, we’re having chicken pho, but instead of chicken, we’re using leftover turkey from Thanksgiving.

Roasted turkey already has so much flavor on its own. But when they’re added to the soup, oh my god. The soup has so much more depth. I can eat this for days. For reals.

Traditional pho broth takes hours to make. You add spices, onions, ginger, and seasoning to the broth and allow the soup to simmer for hours so that the flavors have a chance to develop. I have no patience for that. I mean, if I want pho, I want it now. I don’t want to wait several hours before I get to eat it. By then, I probably have cravings for something else. So, this version of pho can be made in about 40 minutes. So simple to make and so very delicious.

I’m pretty sure this will become one of your go to recipes to keep warm this winter. =)

Leftover Turkey Spicy Miso Ramen

Spicy miso ramen filled with leftover turkey, mushrooms, sweet corn, kale, and soft boiled eggs. This leftover turkey spicy miso ramen is so delicious and perfect for the cooler weather.

Just a few more days until Thanksgiving! Are your menus set yet? What will you make for Thanksgiving dinner? I’d love to hear from you.

Every year, we have tons of leftovers from Thanksgiving dinner. We split the food between families and eat leftovers for days. I don’t usually do anything fancy with mashed potatoes, chicken pot pies, and mac and cheese. We just reheat them and eat them as is. But when it comes to turkey, because there’s so much left, and they work so well with other dishes, we like to use them instead of chicken with other dishes, like soups. We use turkey carcass to flavor broths to make soups, and we use turkey meat as an ingredient.

In case you need ideas for your leftovers, I thought I’d share with you this spicy miso ramen using your leftover turkey. I have a major obsession with ramen. The Japanese variety. I can eat ramen for days and not get tired of them. They’re that good. This version isn’t quite authentic, and eventually, I’ll share a more authentic version, but this ramen will definitely satisfy both your craving for ramen and use up your leftover turkey.

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Can you believe that in just a few days it’ll be Thanksgiving?

Since Thanksgiving is just around the corner, I wanted to take the time to talk about something important. For me, Thanksgiving is about giving thanks and appreciating what we have. It’s also a holiday that revolves around family and food.

Around this time, when we walk into grocery stores, we see bins set near the doors for food donations or signs asking for money donations at the register.

If you can spare even a little bit, please consider donating. Every little bit helps. Every dollar can bring food to someone’s table. Just think how sometimes your grocery store has sales on canned soup, like 10 for $10, or boxes of pasta, also 10 for $10. You can make a difference in someone’s life.

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Back in college, I was addicted to these coffee granola bars from Caribou Coffee, but after a couple years, they discontinued it. I was so disappointed. It was my breakfast on the go.

But! I stumbled across these Caramel Macchiato Granola Bars from Kind Bars and fell in love. They’re so good. Seriously. Lol.

I’m so obsessed with all things fall. From the gorgeous leaves to the smell of cinnamon. You really need to try this Fresh Apple Cider.

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I love coming out from work and seeing this pretty sunset lighting up the sky.

I wonder if anyone thought it was weird that I stopped in the middle of the parking lot at Safeway with my phone aimed upwards.

No worries. I looked before I stopped at the side of a car to take this photo.

Vegetable Fajita Pasta

Fajita style pasta filled with red bell peppers, green bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese. This vegetable fajita pasta is easy to make and absolutely delicious.

Oh, I hope you had a fantastic weekend!

I was at Brit+Co’s Re:make Festival on Saturday and was wowed by all the small businesses present. So many unique handmade goods to browse through and delicious foods to try! And then of course, there were the DIY stations for making your own totes, leather feather necklaces, key chains, magnets. It was so much fun! And best of all, everything was free!

I’ll definitely be sharing pictures with you in a couple days.

In the mean time, let’s talk food.

Have you had fajita before? I’m like, addicted to the flavor. Aren’t the combination of all the spices so ahmaaaazing?

Well, today, I wanted to share with you a pasta version of fajita filled with tons of vegetables and cheesy goodness.

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Wallflower Weekly Finds, 31

This past Labor Day weekend, I went to Sonoma for a friend’s wedding. The ceremony took place in the gardens of a small hotel. The wedding was simple yet elegant with a lot of DIY decorations.

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Two days in Napa Valley and I’m in love.

The gorgeousness of the vineyards. The amazing foods. The abundance in cheese and crackers. The peacefulness of the countryside (sort of).

This is a little peek into my mini getaway. I’ll share more photos later.

Tuna Festive Tea Sandwiches

Tea sandwiches made of marinated tuna tossed with diced tomatoes, celery, and chopped basil. These tuna festive tea sandwiches are great for picnics and afternoon snacks.

Today I’m teaming up with Bumble Bee® to bring you a delicious yet simple recipe that’s perfect for all occasions during the summer.

I don’t know about you, but I remember bringing tuna sandwiches to school for lunch or snacking on crackers topped with tuna after school. How could you go wrong? It was a pretty basic recipe. Usually, it’s just tuna mixed with a little bit of mayo and maybe some chopped celery for that extra crunch. But those are the days of the past. It’s time to take tuna to the next level.

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