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Did You Know?

June 16, 2014 by Meghan 45 Comments

I’d like to play a little game today called Did You Know?

The idea of course is I share little tidbits of information, Out Loud, while simultaneously asking if you knew at the beginning of each one. It’s continuity in prose. Plus, it gives me a chance to use bullet points, which are pretty much the rebel step-brother to lists.

Thinking-Out-Loud

Speaking of, there have been far too few lists on the blog lately, especially since I laid my Week In Review link up to rest. We need to rectify that.

Let’s get listing.    

  • Did you know you guys gave me the loveliest feedback on my Writing Process post? Not to get all sentimental, although I’m going to, your comments really tickled my fancy, pleasured me pink and had me grinning from ear to ear. I had no idea you would find the subject so fascinating, nor did I expect all the compliments you doled out. Thank you. You rock, and I’ve got big love for all of you.     
  • Did you know I got a new tattoo last week, which I have dubbed Stair Burn? Yes, I fell down our staircase and brush burned the eff out of my arm. I like to think it makes me look tougher, and I can also safely say this is the first tattoo I’ve gotten where I’ve been of legal age and completely sober. Maybe I am growing up; such a pity he won’t last.
Meg Brush Burn Arm

Did you know my left hand is really a three-fingered claw?

  • Did you know I’ve been using my iPhone for ALL my pictures lately, including every single one in this post and most of my recent posts as well? I know I’m committing a food blogging/picture taking sin… and it really doesn’t bother me.  
  • Did you know it’s impossible to have just one white wine sangria?

Sangria

  • Did you know banana chips are an incredible add-on to salads?

Blueberry, Banana Chip, Blue Cheese, Toasted Walnut Salad

  • Did you know you should eat Quatro Formaggio pizza with your eyes closed so you can better savor the moment? Did you know being a food blogger means you no longer have any shame over public photo ops? Yes, the Hubby and I were seated at a community table when this went down.   

Meg Eating Pizza

  • Did you know my Spring/Summer CSA has started. I picked up my first share last Thursday, and I am officially on cloud nine. I realize it’s early in the season, which means I’m still enamored by all the fresh and lovely produce. I suspect in another six weeks I will be cursing the veggie gods and questioning my sanity when my fridge and counters become buried beneath a layer of crops. It’s hoarders on veggies.  

 Summer CSA 2014 Week 1

  • Did you know despite my CSA haul, I still went to the farmers market the next day and bought more goodies, although I promised the Hubby I would hold off on purchasing anything green? He practically made me swear a blood oath and kept reminding me to stay strong in the face of the farmers’ beautiful bounty. It’s like he knows me or something. So I bought a bunch of carrots, even though I was fully aware we had a bag already in the crisper. I can’t help myself; it’s a problem.  

Farmers Market Finds

  • Did you know I’m toying with the idea of hosting another link up which incorporates farmers market produce and/or CSA love? It’d be a chance to showcase your local haul either through pictures of your score or through a recipe or a meal using the same.
  • Did you know I struggle with ending posts? I generally try to sneak out while no one is looking, but then it’s all awkward for the people who are left, especially those who are asking after me. “Have you seen Meghan? I swear she was just here.”  

 Your turn. Tell me some of your do you knows. Would you be interested in participating in a farmers market, local love, foodie type link up? If so, do you have any good ideas for making a link up successful? I could use the help.

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  1. Tina Muir says

    June 16, 2014 at 8:43 AM

    I LOVE the idea of a farmers market linkup! That is such a great idea, and would help for when we travel πŸ™‚ Could build a network! LOVE it!!!! I had no idea about banana chips in salads, but I could see how it would work. I am excited I have been introduced to your blog, and look forward to following you in the future πŸ™‚
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    • Meghan says

      June 16, 2014 at 6:00 PM

      Thanks Tina, I appreciate the feedback, and I especially love hearing from new readers. I hope you stick around for awhile and join the link up should I get my act together.

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  2. Beth @ The Small Victories says

    June 16, 2014 at 9:11 AM

    Confession: when I was grocery shopping this weekend, I was THAT person standing by the bulk food eating banana chips straight out of the container. I should probably buy some for myself…

    I think a farmers market/local foods linkup would be awesome! I’m trying to motivate myself to go to more farmers markets, but it’s just so easy to stop by our neighborhood grocery store and get everything I need…
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    • Melissa @ Treats With a Twist says

      June 16, 2014 at 4:15 PM

      Ok I just had to laugh because this was totally ME yesterday in WF eating the blueberry acai granola straight from the bulk bin. Standing there, eating. Whateves.
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    • Meghan says

      June 16, 2014 at 6:04 PM

      But farmers marketing is so fun and you get to talk with the folks growing your food. Plus, I’ll share a secret with you; their fruits and veggies taste way better than anything in the grocery store because they got a chance to ripen in the sun versus being shipped on a truck hundreds of miles away. Try it and I bet you can taste the difference.

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  3. caren says

    June 16, 2014 at 9:41 AM

    Ouch girl! Did the sangria come right before that wicked flight down the stairs???? That looks bad.

    I have no advice for you on the link up, but sounds like a good idea!

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    • Meghan says

      June 16, 2014 at 6:05 PM

      I wish the sangria had come before. It might have help numb the pain. πŸ™‚

      Thanks Love.

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  4. Sam @ Better With Sprinkles says

    June 16, 2014 at 10:30 AM

    Ouch on the fall! This is why I’m happy that my apartment is on the first floor…no stairs to risk falling down.

    Banana chips on a salad – must try that soon.
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    • Meghan says

      June 16, 2014 at 6:06 PM

      Yes, the banana chips were crazy good when combined with fresh greens, blueberries, blue cheese and toasted walnuts. I used a poppy seed dressing, and the whole thing was divine.

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  5. Davida @ The Healthy Maven says

    June 16, 2014 at 11:11 AM

    Apparently I know nothing!!! As for making link-ups successful, I’ve only done two but what I learned from them is to make sure they are very open-ended i.e. green food for st. Patrick’s Day. I love a good farmer’s market but I’m not sure that I would participate in a weekly link-up. Maybe a monthly one? It would be helpful if you included something about what veggies and fruits are in season and people could make creations based on what they bought at the market using your in-season list (I know you love a good list!), as a guide. Just a thought πŸ™‚ But like I said, apparently I know nothing haha
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    • Meghan says

      June 16, 2014 at 6:08 PM

      You know nothing Jon Snow.

      I like the idea of including what’s in season here, and maybe seeing what’s in season in other parts of the world. It might help give people some inspiration. Thanks for the tips. You’re the best.

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  6. Amanda @ .running with spoons. says

    June 16, 2014 at 11:25 AM

    I’ve had a mystery craving for a few days that I think you’ve just identified — I need pizza. A very cheesy one, preferably; and one that would cause me to make all sorts of inappropriate noises, ideally.

    As for the link up, how about something relating to coming up with recipes with food that’s in season? You could toss out a star ingredient a week or two before and give people time to come up with a recipe surrounding that ingredient… then there’d be a nice collection of recipes that people could refer to if they struggle with cooking in season (this girl!!!)
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    • Meghan says

      June 16, 2014 at 6:10 PM

      Those are the very best kind of pizzas.

      I’m afraid if I narrow it to a few ingredients, it’ll be too selective, although I do like the idea of sharing what’s in season here in Cleveland. It might give folks some inspiration.
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  7. Khushboo says

    June 16, 2014 at 11:28 AM

    Did you know that I don’t own a DSLR or any other fancy ass camera? Apple is my official sponsor when it comes to photos! Genius idea to add banana chips to salads- definitely trying it out! Sounds even better than croutons :-)! Also is it terrible to be cravings a glass of sangria on Monday afternoon- whoops!
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    • Meghan says

      June 16, 2014 at 6:11 PM

      I need to buy stock in apple.

      Not terrible at all. You should have a sangria and then a salad with banana chips; can’t wait to hear what you think.

      Reply
  8. Pip {Cherries & Chisme} says

    June 16, 2014 at 11:48 AM

    Ouch!! Hope you are okay! Makes you look super hardcore πŸ˜‰

    Did you know that when I go back to the UK I’m moving to the DRIVEWAY of our local pick your own fruit & veg farm, owned by my friend’s family. The same distance in the other direction is…the pub. OH YES. Healthy balance right there πŸ˜€
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    • Meghan says

      June 16, 2014 at 6:11 PM

      It adds to my #vanillagorilla status.

      That sounds like my kind of balance. Veggies in one hand and a beer in the other. πŸ™‚

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  9. Lucie@FitSwissChick says

    June 16, 2014 at 2:01 PM

    OMG. Now I want that white wine Sangria. Why am I such a boozehound? Seriously, I even prefer alcohol to chocolate. And cheese. And this from a Swiss.
    I am also jealous of your claw. You could play in a scary movie! I want to be cool like you.
    Did you know that I am so relieved that you sin with the iPhone pics? I am such a lazy ass lately – my camera is covered in dust. Fail.
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    • Meghan says

      June 16, 2014 at 6:13 PM

      Boozehounds have lots of fun. I prefer booze to chocolate, although probably not cheese, although I do love them paired together.

      I’m glad someone picked up on the ragged claw. HA!!

      I’ll drink to iPhone photos; then again I think we’ve established we’ll drink to anything. πŸ™‚

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  10. janetha says

    June 16, 2014 at 4:02 PM

    cute post! ouch, that burn! i am with you on the iphone pics.. convenience over quality, hah. did you know it licks balls to be pregnant in the summer? not just because of the heat (that’s not so bad)–but because of all the drinking and debauchery that goes on at summer festivals and BBQs and i am the sober, knocked up lady.
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    • Meghan says

      June 16, 2014 at 6:15 PM

      I hadn’t even thought about being pregnant in the summer, but you are 100% correct. My alcohol consumption pretty much triples in the summertime. I’m sorry. Would it help if I tossed one back for you or poured one out for the homies? I’d be willing to do it for you.

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  11. Melissa @ Treats With a Twist says

    June 16, 2014 at 4:16 PM

    Ugh! Sober, of legal age, and you STILL didn’t get to choose the design on the tattoo. That’s a total suckfest right there sister.
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    • Meghan says

      June 16, 2014 at 6:16 PM

      Suckfest for sure. That’s bad tattoo art right there.

      Reply
  12. Brittany says

    June 16, 2014 at 7:31 PM

    Did you know I dream about hanging out with you (yes you did know this) and eating pizza and taking photos of farmers market veggies all the live long day?
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    • Meghan says

      June 17, 2014 at 5:58 AM

      Sounds like a wonderful dream to me. We should make that happen one day.

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  13. Arman @ thebigmansworld says

    June 17, 2014 at 5:54 AM

    OH wow. I would NEVER have guessed you used an iphone for those pictures…but then again, you could draw a picture of cheese and I’d think it was visual art.

    VERY excited for this new idea of a link up and love the concept of a ‘local love’- it’s so open ended and it could be a recipe involving local produce, a local event you went to and highlight or something- I read many posts where people talk about things they do in their city…

    Actually, you should do a recipe linkup where butter is the main ingredient. Or cheese. And if you submit anything low fat you get hit over the head with Camille Grammar’s friend DD.
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    • Meghan says

      June 17, 2014 at 6:02 AM

      I love how you dole out punishments, although some people might enjoy getting smacked with some double DD’s. Probably a little too much.

      I want the link up to celebrate local love, farmers market and the like, but I don’t want it to be too narrow where people don’t participate. I also need to figure out how to market it better. Must google that now. πŸ™‚

      If we did just butter, it’d be me and you participating every week and that’s it. πŸ™‚

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      • Sarah Pie says

        June 17, 2014 at 9:56 PM

        Nu-uh I could get in on the butter love-fest you two have πŸ™‚

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        • Meghan says

          June 18, 2014 at 6:02 PM

          We can have a buttery threesome.

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          • Arman @ thebigmansworld says

            June 19, 2014 at 7:03 AM

            Foursome. Don;t forget the damn butter.
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            • Meghan says

              June 19, 2014 at 7:06 AM

              Now that is a valid point.

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  14. Juli @ 1000lovelythings says

    June 17, 2014 at 9:58 AM

    I have a weird taste of banana chips in my mouth now πŸ˜›
    That sangria looks so damn refreshing! I am such a sucker for alcoholic beverages. No matter how much I try to dink less I always end up with a glass of white wine in my hand discussing how much I need to cut back with my husband ;-P
    In the first time being a food blogger I sometimes tried to take a food picture in public but being a bit uncool about it. Now I am not ashamed to spend 5 minutes taking photos from every single angle before diggin in. Times change…

    And a farmers market link-up sounds fun. Most of the products I use are local so I’d be all in πŸ˜€
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    • Meghan says

      June 18, 2014 at 6:03 PM

      Glad I can count you in for the link up and a glass of wine. πŸ˜‰

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  15. Lindsey @HalfDimeHomestead says

    June 17, 2014 at 5:26 PM

    Oh! A farmer’s market inspired link up is gold, in my opinion. I would be all over that like a hobo on a ham sandwich. ‘Specially since I’m working one all summer!

    By the by – I like that burn on you. I fell down a flight of stairs and made it my goal to hit every step with my ass. The resulting lump was christened Grace and she’s still with me now. People pay big money up in Seattle to have a black tee-shirt wearing dude burn them ON PURPOSE. See? You’re trendy in all the right ways.
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    • Meghan says

      June 18, 2014 at 6:04 PM

      Tell me more about Grace. πŸ˜‰

      I’m thrilled you’ll be in on the farmers market (or home grown market) action. I thought you’d like this one. πŸ™‚

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  16. Sarah Pie says

    June 17, 2014 at 9:59 PM

    I’m officially craving banana chips and sangria now… maybe with a side of pizza. I am really in love with your idea of a local-love farmers market/CSA/seasonal cooking linkup. I wish I had suggestions for you on how to build one up but the only one I tried kinda fizzled and died, I think keeping things open-ended would definitely help though. Whatever it is, when you decide to start hosting again you know I’ll be right in line for the party πŸ™‚

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    • Meghan says

      June 18, 2014 at 6:05 PM

      Thanks Sarah. I’m thrilled to hear it, especially since you’ll have so much CSA produce now!!

      I’ve been eating a salad with banana chips for days now…so good!

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  17. Meranda@fairytalesandfitness says

    June 19, 2014 at 8:13 AM

    I have been taking more and more blog pics with my phone lately too. Your pictures look great and honestly you can’t tell the difference between phone pics and camera pics!
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    • Meghan says

      June 19, 2014 at 9:43 PM

      Thanks Meredith. I’m glad you stopped by and said hello.

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  18. Kaitlin says

    June 19, 2014 at 5:28 PM

    Banana chips are delish. End of story πŸ™‚ Happy Thursday!
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    • Meghan says

      June 19, 2014 at 9:44 PM

      I agree whole heartedly. Banana chips on everything!

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  19. Heather @ Kiss My Broccoli says

    June 25, 2014 at 3:50 AM

    Haha! Where the hell IS Meghan? I mean, she was JUST here! Girl, if I didn’t properly convey my feelings when you mentioned it at Blend, I am ALL IN on a CSA/farmer’s market link up! You know me, I can’t NOT take a picture of my weekly haul…oh and I can totally relate to going to the market when you don’t actually need anything. Last Saturday, I went “just to look” and came back with tomatoes, green beans, a cucumber, a bell pepper, and a red onion the size of a small child! The addiction is real! :O

    Dude, I’ve GOT to get some banana chips!

    And don’t lie…I know the hubby’s home…you didn’t “fall” down the stairs! Lol
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    • Meghan says

      June 26, 2014 at 8:39 PM

      What was I thinking buying two cucumbers. I already had one in the fridge. I’m adding it to water now just to use it up. Oops. Farmers market problems. Can you imagine if we went together. We’d buy everything and then we’d be so exhausted when we got home, we’d have to go out to eat.

      The Hubby did catch me. πŸ™‚
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  20. Alisha @ Alisha's Appetite says

    June 26, 2014 at 9:10 AM

    I’d be interested in linking up to the farmer’s market post! I love me some local veggies! And LOL -> “it’s like my husband knows me or something”.
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    • Meghan says

      June 26, 2014 at 8:40 PM

      Those hubbies are pretty impressive huh.

      What market do you hit up over there on the east side? I should probably check it out because I don’t have enough fresh produce on hand. Err…
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