On occasion, I have been known to come down with a case of the Sunday Sads. It has a way of creeping up on me sometime around mid-morning, when I suddenly realize that the weekend is on its way to a close and real life must start again on Monday. It’s a nasty condition, causing me to become stricken with angst and woe throughout the day. It has been known to ruin an entire day of rest for me, and I have had just about enough of that.
What is the remedy for the Sunday Sads? I’d love to know your methods. Mine include misty morning walks, brunch dates with good friends (and their dogs), watching Pride & Prejudice over and over again, and getting creative in the kitchen. I find that turning off the computer, turning up the music, and using my hands is the best medicine in life. This is easier said than done during the week, but on Sunday…Sunday presents the perfect opportunity for such a deed.
Making your own chicken stock is quite a fulfilling task. I feel like, when all the meats been had, and just the bones are left, the most sacred way you could honor your chicken is by boiling its bones with some fresh vegetables for your next great meal. Take that, Sunday!
Ingredients
Leftover bones from a roast chicken
4 carrots, chopped roughly
5 celery stocks, chopped roughly
1 red onion, chopped roughly
1/2 cup fresh parsley
approx. 6 cups of water
Place your chicken bones in a stockpot, and fill with water until bones are covered. Add in carrots, celery, onion, and parsley. Bring to a boil, cover and let simmer for 4 hours. Let cool for 20 mins before straining out all the solids. You can store your stock in a jar in your refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for later use.
Oh, the Sunday sads… Here in Israel, Sunday is the first day of the new week (not the last one of the weekend) so I often get those. I love your idea for fighting it – so much better than refreshing Google Reader multiple times an hour to no avail:)
Oh I know about the sads (I use the ole color label “blues”) and I try to remind myself that the joys and abandon available during the weekend are JUST AS REAL AND IMPORTANT as the weekday paycheck-driven schedule and thought-realm. I rebel against the fact that my precious life energy is being so used MOnday – Friday…oh well, the necessity of living where and when we are. But using my hands and cooking are indeed excellent medicine. Playing with my cats, which thrills them into a panic that it all might stop before they’re exhausted, and a good long walk outside. Becca, you are well onto the method of dealing. If anxiety and sadness are bullying you around, there’s even more that can be done to get a constant more relaxed, thoughtful state. Such a rare darling person with great ability (who very well could develop expertise in whatever she chooses if she felt moved that way) need not be hampered by a context of sadness! Love you – Auntie E (who loves her Sunday, every waking second of it)
I agree! I get sad on Sunday too! Normally it hits when the sun goes down and the weekend is truly over. I like my job, but I think its the freedom and fun coming to a close… I always have so much I want to do over the weekend. Plus important things like drinking mimosas and naps.
Oh, and this looks like a great recipe for a Sunday. I love making “homemade” chicken soup (with store bought chicken broth), but I’m sure it would be even better with homemade broth. Great inspiration!
HI Becca!
Came to visit you as well 🙂
What a lovely blog full of useful information and yummy recipes! LOVE IT!
Well done!
‘ll be around here more often 😀
See you around classroom hehe 🙂
xoxo
do you just drink the broth warmed or make it into a soup?
Hi Angela! I do lots of things with it. Drink it warm and add to soups and sautees. 🙂