Have I got a treat for you today!
It’s even better than the vegan Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Banana Granola I shared last week. Yep, forget about making it because today I’m giving away a batch of that very same granola. Well not that very same granola, seeing as how I made it months ago. That baby is long gone. Instead, I’m going to make it fresh as dope for you, without any dope, of course. This isn’t that kind of blog.
Now before we jump right into the giveaway, I’ve got a Week In Review party to host first. You better not just skip to the end either. With my super secret ninja skills, I’ll know and you’ll automatically be disqualified from the competition, and since my ninja skills are so super secret, I’d appreciate you keeping that little nugget of information to yourself. Also, I’m referring to the giveaway now as a completion, and I’d like it if you’d do the same. It sounds way more bad ass, which pleases my crazy half (really two-thirds, but who’s counting) to no end.
Since I wouldn’t want to completely steal the show (cough, cough), I’m keeping my Week in Review short and sweet today. It’s like I don’t even know who I am anymore.
Let’s get listing:
- I worked just shy of forty hours at the job, and I published three pretty slick blog posts. Alright fine, two were really tight, while one was just alright for me, dog.
- I drank beer and ate pizza, in that order.
- I worked out five times last week, the most I’ve done in a long while. Fitness classes abounded, including a RMP Spinning class taught by a visiting instructor, who actually and literally (perhaps a little overkill there…nah) called me crazy. I took it as the compliment it obviously was. #vanillagorilla
- I admired my farmer’s fourteen inches… of produce. What did you think I was going to say, you dirty birdie. Not that I’d blame ya. In fact, you might have just gone up a notch or two in my book.
- In the words of Tupac, ♫”I got around. Round and round, round we go.”♫. I was a social butterfly on crack, making my way from one garden party to the next. Side note: do other blogs you visit quote Tupac, and do you think he went to many garden parties? I would have invited him.
- I had kitchen dance parties because I believe Pierogi are one of life’s greatest pleasures. Anytime I get to eat them, I dance; sometimes to Tupac.
- To conclude our short, sweet, and hopefully sassy Week In Review, I did the usual stuff someone has to do in order to keep the house running: paid bills, ran a vacuum (like twelve times, thank you shedding felines), folded laundry, unloaded the dishwasher no fewer than four times, hit up the grocery store twice, and saved the life of a chipmunk. All in a week’s work.
The cats brought him into the house, and I brought him out. To be clear, my newfound furry friend lives to see another day.
Enough about me; let’s hear from you.
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Oh and before I forget, I promised you a giveaway. Something to do with a little Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola if memory serves correctly.
Have at it.
Have you ever held a live chipmunk in your hand? This was a first for me. Have you ever eaten a Pierogi, and do you think they are magical pillows of potatoes too?
First beer, than Pizza? This sounds like the reasonable order I would also choose 🙂
I never held a chipmunk andd I never ate a Pierogi but I am tempted to. Oh this granola… I feel like I am going to dream of it 😀
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I often dream of granola and beer and pizza. In that order. 😉
That chipmunk looks so adorable! The poor thing!
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I know! He was such a cute little guy I had to save him from the clutches of my cats.
omg that chipmunk. Did he talk like Alvin?!!? Hope he’s okay!!!
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He didn’t make a single sound or move at all, which is a good thing because if he had kicked while I was holding him, I might have lost it.
The oddest music I’ve heard in a blog post was probably the music in this one 🙂 it was odd but I loved it!
I feel like we could all use a little Tupac in our lives. 🙂
Ahh if only I lived somewhere where granola could easily be shipped to! Guess I’ll just have to make my own 😉
Poor little chipmunk! I hope he doesn’t get caught again 🙁 he’s super cute!
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Yes, you should make your own and then report back with your thoughts. I’d love to hear what you think.
Mmmk first of all your handwriting puts me to shame, second – so glad the critter survived, and third, yeah for you on the granola giveaway!!!! Is this a budding new biz perhaps????
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Well now it depends if I’m writing a leisurely list, which this was, or jotting down crazy ideas and thoughts. Then my writing is almost illegible.
Honestly, I hadn’t thought of that. Maybe I should. 🙂
😆 I can’t believe you put “sign up for 3 food porn sites” on your to-do list! 😛 You’re my favourite. And do you measure your bananas too? Because lately mine have been a little too short for my liking. Ahh well… just means I need multiples to feel satisfied. I can do that.
And pierogies… My tamils is very Polish so I basically grew up on those. I used to hate them like the devil, but after taking a break for a few years, we’re tight again.
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And the food porn site sign up was one of the only things that didn’t get done. Sigh; it’s always the way.
I only measure the really big bananas. 🙂
I’m so glad you had a heart to heart and made up with Pierogies. Next time you family has some, you can invite me over.
Oddest music? Yours, perhaps? Or Calee’s music over at The Chimes Blog. But, no matter how odd your music, you ladies are cool. 🙂
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Yes, Calee has some eccentric taste as well. I like that in a blog.
Oh the chipmonk!! He must be traumatized now, poor thing (not because of you of course, but because of the cat). Is he chasing his tail now?
And I request a kitchen dance party with you. With the spatula as a microphone, ending with dancing on the table. I don’t care about odd music, I like it.
Oh, and I adore you for making To Do lists. My only To Do list exists at work where I REALLY need to do a good job. At home I am chaotic-ish, but somehow it works. Good for Laura when she was here, so we could both get cosy in the chaos.
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It was organized chaos… we could still find the protein powder, so all was well!
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I would expect no less from you.
I danced on the kitchen counters today. Does that count? I had to climb up there to change a light bulb and one thing led to another.
I love To Do lists. They make my heart happy and the planning pieces of my brain calm. I can handle scheduled or structured chaos. There is such a thing, right?
I suspect Laura brings out the best in many people. I can’t wait to actual meet her in two weeks. I might tackle her. Or just say hi, all awkward like. Either could happen.
Oh I want to win!
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Well maybe this is your lucky day. Or giveaway.
That’s some long asparagus you have there. Is it the elephantitis variety?
You can just bring my granola to Blend. Thanks.
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I was already planning on it. 🙂 I figure my suitemates need a little something, something and since I’m a married lady, granola is it.
Always had critters around growing up (cat gifts too)…chipmunks, moles, snakes etc so I’ve held my share.
yep, had pierogies too. I have a Russian family plus grew up in Pa Dutch/German territory so they were mandatory in them parts (:
I need to come visit them parts then.
Those cats sure do love us, huh?!
I think the oddest music I have seen in a blog was some form of techno music. I just don’t get it.
I suppose if I were passing on glow sticks and lollipops, techno might be kind of fitting.
I LOVE pierogies… I’m from Pittsburgh so basically they are a staple!
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Then you know all about being nebby and gum bands. One of my besties was from Pittsburgh.
OK I NEED some of that granola! Hopefully I entered your drawing correctly!
That’s what the Hubby said too. He also said if he won, he wouldn’t share with me. Ha! 🙂
I want to win! And I’m also pretty impressed with your asparagus. Didn’t take testosterone?
He might have based on the size of those stalks. Don’t report him to the commission. 🙂
Oddest music!? JUST YESTERDAY I watched a music video in a blog post about PB&J by Ru Paul…it was ridiculously fantastic. GRANOLA IN MY MOUTH PLEASE! I still can’t believe you held that chipmunk!
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Ru Paul and PB&J! Now that is fantastic. I want to see this post.
I’m still a little freaked I held the chipmunk. My god, if he had moved in any way, I might have lost it.
I hope this giveaway is applicable to London…I’m going to try my luck ;)! We can all do with a bit of Tupac in our lives- they just don’t make music like they used to! That picture of you holding a chipmunk is awesome- every time I get close to merely take a picture, they run away!
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Yeah I really didn’t say which countries the giveaway applies to. Guess that means London counts, so you have a shot. I also need to make a note of that for my next giveaway, which won’t be for another year or so, so I’ll probably forget by then. Oops.
Thank you for getting and enjoying the Tupac reference. I still remember when you identified Biggie on my blog. We will forever be connected through Hip Hop.
Worddddd 😉
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Totally not sure if this is open to sexy Australian men so haven’t entered- but it will be made regardless.. and besides, I got something more sentimental in the mail- albeit a silly cat sticker.
The fact that you measured that asparagus…..dirty birdy. And I totally spot a cheeky pesto parmesan pancakes on the to do list which I know got made. Boom. I ate my first pierogie in Oswego and thought it was a sexier version of ravioli.
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Since I didn’t say which countries the giveaway applies to, I guess they’re all fair game. Especially those that include sexy Aussies.
Cats are coming for you Arman. They heard you didn’t like them, so now they will find you and torment you. That’s how it works with felines. I guarantee mine will be all over you when you visit. If you’re lucky, they’ll even bring you a chipmunk to eat, although you might have to share with the Hubby. 🙂
I love the Parmesan Pesto Pancakes. I can’t wait to make them again.
So…even though I ticked ‘get an email’ reply I haven;t been getting any from you in yonks- just a heads up 😉
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Well crappity, crap, crap, crap.
Thanks for letting me know. I deactivated and reactivated the plugin so hopefully it’s up and working now.
Ok, seriously…I have to say I bow down to your bravery with the little furry rodent. They are cute as can be, but damn, I’d be too afraid he’d latch on to one of my fingers and I’d end up with rabies or something! Good job girl…I think you deserve a Disney Princess nickname…Aurora, Cinderella, or Snow White?
Periogis are manna from heaven (in potato form that is)…the fried crispy outside edges puts them just above potato cakes and gnocchi…is it weird that we used to always dip ours in honey mustard when I was a kid? Damn, now I want one…or ten! 😉
So, I know I won your last granola giveaway…which was like FOREVER ago…hmm, maybe I shouldn’t have reminded you…but what do you think the odds are of me winning again? I’m crossing my fingers, my toes, my eyes, and I think I’ll braid my hair for the occasion too! Lol
The craziest music I’ve seen on a blog has to belong to you, m’dear! And I have to say I’m “digging” the Randy Jackson reference, dog. 😉
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Forget those silly princesses. I’d like to be one of the Disney witches, although the animals would still flock to me because my milk shake brings all the birds to the yard. Obviously.
If Tupac is the craziest blog music people have seen, we need to start expanding their musical horizons. For reals. We should play them music and feed them pierogies. It’ll be all kinds of crazy…up in here, up in here. 🙂
The craziest music would have to be yours, haven’t seen tupac on any other blogs I follow. Those periogis look so good!
Tupac is a classic. 🙂 Pierogies too. So much goodness.
I have only had Pierogi once. I confess it was from a box. I think homemade would be better.
Homemade would absolutely be better, although these came from my farmers market and were far superior to anything I could make. 🙂
Nope – never held a chipmunk, but I have been bitten by a squirrel.
Nope – never had a pierogi, but I have had a samosa (another potato filled dumpling thingie).
*Sigh* I must live a sheltered life with no chipmunks or pierogies. I think some FREE GRANOLA would help me live a little. Perhaps open up a world of possibilities. 😉
I hear free granola has some pretty magical powers. It could happen.
Samosa are wonderful too. I had them for the first time a few years ago and instantly fell in love. It turns out I just have a thing for potatoes. 🙂
Was that asparagus from west side market? I swear when I go to Lakewood to visit my parents I spend more time there then i do at actual home. That pizza looks amazing, have you been to Dewey’s yet?
Ps. If i win this granola I plan on throwing it over some frozen yogurt and binge watching netflix until its all gone. Mainly because you cannot mix chocolate, peanut butter, and carbs together and not just have one serving. It looks so good!!
I think you should binge watch Netflix either way because it sounds like fun, although I will root for you to win the giveaway too.
I adore the Westside Market, but I don’t generally get any of my produce from there because it’s not always local. I think a lot of it is shipped in, so I got the asparagus from the Farmer Market downtown at the 5th Street Arcade. It’ll be moving to Public Square in a few weeks though.
I have had Dewey’s before and it was just alright for me, although so many people rave about it, I wonder if they just had an off night.
Honestly, was not a big fan of deweys too. Oddly, the best pizza i’ve had locally was at the wine bar in Rocky River by Mitchells. They have one with grapes, fig, walnuts, and brie….all i can say is heaven, especially paired with wine 😉
Their food is fabulous at the Wine Bar. You should also try Humble Wine Bar when you’re in town. It’s a newish place in Lakewood on Detroit. I loved their pizza. The wine helped too.
I held a baby bunny in my bare hand this morning. He was sunning himself (or herself, I didn’t pry) and I nearly watered him while watering my front yard flower/onion bed. I scooped him up to return him to the lair and he went all teenage bunny on me “don’t tell me where to go/what to do” and scampered off into the bushes by my house. His sibling dove further into the nest.
Sigh . . . . they’re growing up. Seems like just days ago they were little hairless sightless peepers. Oh wait, they were.
I’m linking up an olive pizza because the pictures turned out, and because I’m slightly dismayed by all of last year’s photos of greens recipes that I’m pulling out, unlike unwilling bunnies, and posting these days.
One of these days I’ll have a CSA start back up and maybe I’ll even become a blog-comment-replying rock star like you.
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The cats brought me a baby bunny last week. It broke my heart.
I can’t wait to see what greens you have up your sleeve and I loved the Olive Salad Pizza. It was right up my alley. Oh, and you will always be a rock star in my book, although I should get a star for being on top of comments lately. Ha!
Nope, I’ve not had either! I do love “the Elvis” combination – super yum.
Elvis is always a winner. 🙂
I have never held a chipmunk, but I want to! He is so cute!!
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Well I definitely didn’t want to hold the chipmunk, but stuff happens, right. He was pretty cute though.
Mmmmm….is it wrong to want pierogies at 930? I don’t think so.
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I think pierogies are suitable at any hour. 🙂
A chipmunk! Did you name him? I’ve only ever found a little squirrel that was in shock – probably after a not so nice cat had scared it – but it luckily got better quickly and jumped away. Thinking back, though, I’m pretty sure we asked my mum if we could keep it – obviously.
Maybe we should sneak some old-fashioned snail mail into our wordily [<- how did I not know this is a word until now??] exchanges some time. Because I like getting mail and you have a stellar handwriting so those two combined 😉 …
I think I've had a pierogi before but I'm not sure. However, pillows of potatoes are pretty much heaven to me [what else did you expect from a German] so I feel I need some in my life.
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You definitely need some pierogies in your life. Maybe I’ll have to snail mail you some. Too bad they probably don’t travel well. You must seek them out; as a fellow potato fan, you will love them.
Only you could put Tupac and garden parties in the same sentence without me even batting an eye. I did do a double take at those 14 beautiful inches of produce though, damn I wish I had your farmer. As far as pierogi, that’s one of the perks of being part Polish, right up there with the klotsche cookies.
That list of yours is impressive and I’m jealous, this lack of deadlines for life has left me slacking on everything lately including list making and actual thing doing…. whoops 🙂
I think Tupac should be a part of all garden parties.
I had to measure the asparagus. It was too big not to.
I think you should just relax for a couple of weeks. You’ve certainly earned it. List making and thing doing can take a back seat for a minute. Enjoy your down time.
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The oddest song is… Obviously this one of Tupac! You are just so funny, in a very good way .
Thanks Li.
Just saw your tweet and it reminded me I need to enter! That granola looks delicious!! 🙂