It’s been far too long since I’ve spewed a litany of words out of my pie hole.
Alright fine, I engage in this particular activity daily, mostly with myself. What can I say? Someone’s gotta entertain me.
Enter more Random Ramblings and Senseless Mutterings.
It’s been a hot minute since I’ve written one of these bad boys, and for whatever reason, you guys really seem to like these posts. I’m still not entirely sure why, but I do aim to please whenever possible. Unless of course you’re an ax murderer asking to be invited in. Then I will politely decline and send you on your way with a cookie or a slice of cheese, not the good cheese though. I reserve that for special occasions, like Tuesdays.
Thanks for letting me Think Out Loud today, Ms. Amanda.
I’ll take any excuse to write in list form. Cackle, cackle.
1) I ran out of bananas last week, which is a travesty in and of itself. In an attempt never to let this horror happen again, I bought extra this week. This is for the next seven days.
2) While some might suggest I went overboard (cough, the Hubby, cough), we all know prevention is the best medicine. Besides, if there’s any left, I’ll freeze those suckers or make muffins.
3) Speaking of bananas, the real reason my supply ran dry is because my latest love affair with this Peanut Butter Chocolate Smoothie. I’m hooked worse than a cat on nip.
4) I blame Spoons for my newest obsession. After all she’s the one who lured me to the dark side a couple of months ago and now I’m on a downward spiral to Chocolate Smoothieville, sandwiched somewhere between Pleasure Island and Funky Town.
5) ā« Won’t you take me to Funky Town? Won’t you take me to Funky Town? ā«
Know any good support groups?
6) On April 3rd, I ate tempeh for the first time. That same evening, I also ingested bacon, my first deliberate meat consumption in years. I always said it would be bacon.
I had an unfamiliar, although not problematic, rattle in my stomach later that night. I think it was the tempeh.
7) First chocolate smoothies, then bacon. Clearly, I am out of control; a raging maniac. I can’t even fathom what’s next. Oh wait, that’d be this.
I’m referring to the cheesy artichoke concoction in the Polish pottery. Packed with protein (Beefcake!) and fiber, this is one recipe you don’t want to miss, and it’s coming tomorrow.
8) While snack platters really are my ideal dinner, sometimes I settle for bagels piled high with cream cheese. Samantha’s team bagel.
9) And because I wouldn’t want Oscar to get jealous…yeah, I’m pretty sure he stalks my blog when I’m at the office all day. It’s either that or sleep, and we all know cats are known for being internet creepers.
He is thrilled to discover his own personal catnip plant from last year is actually a perennial. Confession: I’m tickled too since I had no idea.
10) Last but never least, I missed National Siblings Day last week. I also just found out such an occasion existed, although it does explain the lovely text message I got from my brother. Not this brother, but it’s a cute picture.
My kicks rock, although the dress is a little scandalous, considering I’m flaunting my kneecaps for all to see.
11) Not much has changed since then.
Your turn. Share some random ramblings and senseless mutterings with me. Or better yet, tell me what it is about these posts you enjoy.
Khushboo says
April 16, 2015 at 6:11 AMNo bananas??? Oh the tragedy- those suckers better ripen up ASAP! That bagel looks like perfection- are those blueberries I spy?? I need to try tempeh again- I ate some last year but I couldn’t get into it…team tofu all the way!
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Meghan says
April 16, 2015 at 6:50 AMGood eye, those are blueberries.
I don’t think I’ve ever eaten tofu either. It scares me. š
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Pip {Cherries & Chisme} says
April 16, 2015 at 7:08 AMRunning out of bananas is the worst. Or eggs. Complete disaster.
The first meat my veggie friend ever ate was bacon, if you’re gonna do it you may as well do it properly right?
I’m writing this sat on the grass in the park eating my lunch trying to pretend I’m not cold… Spring IS here, it is it is…. I’m freezing.
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Meghan says
April 17, 2015 at 8:41 PMYes, running out of eggs is awful too. Those are such a staple for me!!
Hope you got to warm up eventually.
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Amanda @ .running with spoons. says
April 16, 2015 at 7:11 AMYou know I wholeheartedly approve of your banana stash — it looks really similar to mine š And I just loaded up yesterday too after coming a little too close for comfort to being completely out of them. The smoothies really are a problem. But a delicious one. Speaking of which, it’s probably time I made one for breakfast. But a fruity one. Even I can’t do chocolate first thing in the morning.
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Meghan says
April 17, 2015 at 8:42 PMSo I’m currently surrounded by a lot of browning bananas. I think it’s a good problem to have. I’ll probably freeze most of them for smoothie purposes and perhaps whip up a batch of muffins too.
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Michele @ paleorunningmomma says
April 16, 2015 at 7:54 AMI’m currently out of bananas! The think with my family is that you never know if we’ll all eat 2 every day for 5 days or none, so buying them is a little risky. This week we went through 12 in 3 days. For 5 people that’s actually not much at all. I just hate buying 20 bananas at a time, seems bizarre š
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Meghan says
April 17, 2015 at 8:43 PMI’d love a picture of that grocery cart!!
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Sara says
April 16, 2015 at 8:19 AMI don’t love tempeh either, however, I love seitan! Tempeh kind of has a funky flavor.
Did I miss a post about your interest in eating meat now? If not and you don’t want to discuss it, totally cool. I know veggie eating/meat eating is highly personal.
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Meghan says
April 17, 2015 at 8:53 PMI don’t think I’ve ever tried Seitan either. Mainly because I don’t really like the texture of most meat so I tend to avoid it and all substitutes. Bacon on the other hand is something I’ve always loved so when I switched to a meatless diet, I was sad to see my bacon go. I always knew someday I would eat it again, and I guess that day has come. š That’s pretty much the whole story with that.
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meredith @ The Cookie ChRUNicles says
April 16, 2015 at 8:43 AMI am telling you – a chocolate smoothie will be next for me now that Amanda talked me on to the smoothie train….I have recently decided to consistently buy the bananas even when I think I don’t need the bananas since we can always use bananas lol.
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Meghan says
April 17, 2015 at 8:54 PMYou can never have too many bananas!!
Chocolate smoothies for the win.
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Suzy says
April 16, 2015 at 8:54 AMSuuuuuuure that’s a catnip perennial. Hmmhmmmm……. Ha. Kidding. I love your cats (those are two different ones, yes?) so much. I wish I could reach through the screen and kiss their little nosies and while I’m there anyway, snatch up some bacon.
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Meghan says
April 17, 2015 at 8:55 PMYep, two kitties. The predominantly and ultra sassy white one is Samantha, although we call her Sam for short and the wild maniac with the cutest black nose is Oscar. I love them both equally.
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Tara says
April 16, 2015 at 9:27 AMWhen I first got to Malaysia, I did the exact same thing as you did with your banana stash- restocking it and then some. Except in Malaysia fruit ripens in approximately 2 hours and it’s a race against the clock to finish it in time. Challenge accepted.
I’ve been dreaming of that artichoke dip since you posted it on Instagram way back when. Gimme gimme.
Aaand now it’s time to get back to work. My birthday is next week and I’m taking a little mini vacay that involves a party with lots of friends I haven’t seen in a long time. So trying to concentrate from now until then is going to be tough.
Meghan says
April 17, 2015 at 8:57 PMI released the Artichoke Dip Recipe. Have at it. Better yet, celebrate your birthday with some, although save a cup for a very cool follow up recipe. Even better than the first; at least in my eyes!!
Happy Early Birthday! Have a blast.
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Chris says
April 16, 2015 at 9:50 AMGTFO. I had no idea catnip was a plant. I mean I guess I didn’t think it was anything… just a magical concoction made of ground up bits of cat that made still living cats flip the f out. Wow! You just made my day. I’m planting catnip tonight for all of the zero cats I’ve ever had and will probably ever have.
Oh yeah, thanks for including me in your mutterings! =)
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Meghan says
April 17, 2015 at 8:58 PMWhile I at least knew catnip was a plant, I was very pleasantly surprised to find it was a perennial. Mother Nature for the win!!
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Alyssa @ Renaissancerunnergirl says
April 16, 2015 at 9:50 AMI had a ton of bananas that became banana muffins recently too…they’re so great to have on hand because you can always use ’em up!
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Meghan says
April 17, 2015 at 9:00 PMOoo, I love muffins almost as much as I love bananas!
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Christina @ The Athletarian says
April 16, 2015 at 10:03 AMYES to tempeh. I love that stuff. It needs to be marinated right though or else it is far from palatable.
You’ve got me craving a bagel and cream cheese now. Lucky for me, I didn’t pack a lunch today so I may have to go pick one up!
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Meghan says
April 17, 2015 at 9:06 PMThis tempeh was actually pretty good. Then again it was part of wine pairing so maybe I was just tipsy. š
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Juli@1000lovelythings says
April 16, 2015 at 10:56 AMLet me tell you that I often give audible proof of me being engaged in none work related affairs when I read your posts in the office. I give the occasional snort, the odd giggle but most often I just laugh out loud! Good for me that I have coworkers who don’t care š
I too would blame the tempeh. Funny stuff. I am not a fan. Seriously bacon would never do this to you!
And you convinced me now to try this smoothie. It looks so ridiculously creamy.
Know any good support groups? I am still seeking one out in my area. But then I remind me that they couldn’t even handle me!
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Meghan says
April 17, 2015 at 9:08 PMI can picture you cackling away at your desk and I love it!
Yes, you have to hop on the chocolate smoothie train. It’s a fabulous ride.
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Brittany says
April 16, 2015 at 11:03 AMI loveeee tempeh, in fact just the last few days I’ve been eating so much. A few days ago I ate the whole package. I am in awe and admiration of that banana stock…so legit. You can NEVER have too many, and yes the freezer or BREAD is the best spot for those that ripen a litter quicker than you can eat. I enjoy all your posts, and these are fun because I enjoy random. My brain keeps up better with the jumping from one thing to the next.
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Meghan says
April 17, 2015 at 9:09 PMI’ll keep the random coming just for you!!
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Jen @ Chase the Red Grape says
April 16, 2015 at 11:34 AMCheese… Artichoke… Am looking forward to this Recipe!
Not much going on here with me to mumble about… Apart from the fact that I just ate my yoghurt out of a bowl that I think I used to make guac in last night… Let’s just say garlic obv lingers… :-S
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Meghan says
April 17, 2015 at 9:10 PMOh yes, garlic always lingers. It’s part of its charm!!
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Kristy @ She Eats says
April 16, 2015 at 2:35 PMI appreciate the gratuitous knee shots. And also to hear about what’s happening in your life.
PS. Welcome back to club bacon š
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Meghan says
April 17, 2015 at 9:10 PMLook those knee caps will only look sexy for so much longer. Gotta flaunt them while I still can. š
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danielle says
April 16, 2015 at 7:48 PMyou always know how to make me smile – write me a list. i’m a sucker for lists, gah. speaking of feeling good, you know what else makes me feel amazing and de-stressed? unpacking!!!!! yes i forgot to mention that before. unpacking is my crack right now. holy macaroni. no more boxes and i’m happy again.
back to your post and my point… so #6. YES!!!! i literally squealed out loud. like a little piggy! i can’t believe you haven’t had tempeh, and of course don’t get me started with bacon. ugh. i am truly happy eating plants 90% of the time, but gimme some good wine and throw down some bacon on a friday night, there is a chance that piggy nugget is goin down the hatch. sorry piglet š i pray for all the souls. tempeh, well that’s certainly a head-scratcher, no? i bought some tempeh from TJ’s last year and still haven’t decided if i like it. i cooked it every way i could and still haven’t made up my mind, which doesn’t say much for team tempeh. sorry not sorry.
your ramblings always make my world a bit better, my kilter a bit less off, and my skelter a bit less helter… tah.
Meghan says
April 17, 2015 at 9:12 PMWell if I’m making your skelter a little less helter than I’d say my work here is done! I’m thrilled you’re feeling a bit more like yourself. I can imagine how crazy it must be living in a land of boxes. Now you are free at last, thank god almighty free at last.
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Nicole @ Foodie Loves Fitness says
April 16, 2015 at 11:22 PMHoly moly, that is A LOT of bananas! We are big on bananas in my household too, and I’m always throwing some in the freezer for smoothies.
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Meghan says
April 17, 2015 at 9:13 PMWith any luck, I’ll turn into a monkey.
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Arman @ thebigmansworld says
April 17, 2015 at 5:56 AMYOU ATE BACON WITHOUT ME?
I’m never speaking to you again.
…Okay just kidding. I’m glad the tempeh gets the blame, silly tempeh. Also that dip is has literally taunted me on all social media channels, texts and snapchat. I guess it needs to be made. You taught me how to ‘do’ artichokes (well, mum rather) so I’ll (she’ll) be whipping it up!
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Meghan says
April 17, 2015 at 9:13 PMI totally did. I ate the bacon without you.
Hangs head in shame.
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Lucie@FitSwissChick says
April 18, 2015 at 11:23 PMYour way with words and the humour. That’s why I love all of your posts especially when videos with cutting onions or selfies with asparagus are involved.
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Meghan says
April 19, 2015 at 7:19 AMOh shoot, that reminds me. I need to shoot more videos. Hmm, what should my next topic be? You’ve got my wheels turning.
I can’t wait to see you in less than a month!!
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