Get your pads and pens ready because it’s time for the Week In Review.
The Week In Review is a list, in its purest form, not of the things you still need to do, but of all the things you have done in the last seven days. It’s an achievement list, an ode to yourself, a celebration of sorts, and a virtual pat on the back.
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- Since we had a holiday last week, I worked a more fitting 35 hours and knocked out three blog posts. Boom.
- I made the Hubby Zucchini Bread Pancakes on Monday morning because I’m a lovely wife. It’s true, I ate some too, but the act of making them was purely selfless (cough, lies and deceit, cough).
- I spent Martin Luther King day making, tasting and photographing Olive and Artichoke Tapenade, in single digit temperatures no less, which is important because I took all the pictures outside, in the snow. Now that’s dedication, maybe even foolishness since I almost lost a finger to frostbite.
- I spent considerable time defrosting in front of a fire on multiple occasions. This is my happy place in the winter.
- I had a rare and random dinner out with the Hubby on Tuesday night at The Greenhouse Tavern, one of my favorite restaurants in downtown Cleveland. It did not disappoint, and I shared the majority of my meal on Snap Chat. Hint, hint: if you want behind the scenes life stuff plus a plethora of cat pictures, find me, follow me.
- I planned on tackling the office renovation. I tackled my book instead; it was a good decision.
- I spent hours on the phone catching up with my lovely family.
- I enjoyed Sunday brunch with one of my besties at XYZ The Tavern.
- I did laundry (the sheets; hallelujah), washed dishes, folded some of the clothes, paid bills, wiped down counters and tables, ran errands and my favorite, a vacuum.
- I hit up the West Side Market and bought all the produce. When you spend a small fortune on berries, they hook you up with exotic freebies. Say hello to my little friend, Rambutan, who bears a strong resemblance to my own hair style most mornings.
- I also popped into Nature’s Bin and Breadsmith because a week wouldn’t be complete without a visit to my favorite foodie establishments. I long for the day I can take part in their wine tastings again.
- On the foodie front, I made the Hubby and I dinner on Saturday night, which is a big deal since he’s been doing the vast majority of the cooking lately. Thanks Boo; I appreciate it.
- I also worked on a new granola recipe, baked up some spuds for this week and made a giant pot of Curried Cauliflower and Lentil Soup.
Your turn. I want to hear from you. Link up and get yo’ list on.
What are three things you accomplished in the last week?
Khushboo says
January 25, 2016 at 6:56 AMThat plate of brunch though- look at those potatoes :P! Can’t wait for this granola recipe – do I spy pretzels?? Please say yes! What are you reading right now? I need to start something new so I’m all ears for suggestions :)!
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Meghan says
January 25, 2016 at 7:12 PMYou do spy pretzels in the granola. Good eye.
I’m reading the Outlander series. It was slow to start but now I’m completely hooked. In fact, I’m looking forward to reading some more tonight.
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Heather@hungryforbalance says
January 25, 2016 at 7:12 AMPlan all the things!! That is my mantra!
Props to you for braving frost bite for some banging pictures! They really did come out beautifully.
I make pancakes for selfish/selfless reasons all the time.
Meghan says
January 25, 2016 at 7:12 PMSelfish/selfless pancakes are the best!
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Juli@1000lovelythings says
January 25, 2016 at 7:36 AMI don’t know why but your WIR posts always sooth me so much. It’s just a glimps of real life apart from all the pretending. That’s why this is my fav link-up ever! Once a week I absolutely need this.
Can we go to the wine testing in summer? It’s a bit embarassing but so far I have nothing but food or booze related things on my Cleveland list 😉 But I know you understand, haha!
Book time beats housework anytime. Though I am totally in the renovation mood myself at the moment. Selecting wall colors is fun until your hubby says no to anything you suggest 😛
Have a good week lovely :-*
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Meghan says
January 25, 2016 at 7:18 PMYou say the nicest things and always bring a smile to my face. I like seeing glimpses of people in their natural habit which is why I love these posts too. The same goes for Snapchat.
We can absolutely do a wine tasting or maybe some beer flights when you’re here this summer. I’ll put together a foodie list for us, and the West Side Market will definitely be on it. I think you’ll love it.
Stephan just needs to learn how to say Yes. 🙂
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Tara says
January 25, 2016 at 8:22 AMYesterday I shoveled out my entirely-covered car from the snowpacalyse. It was a several hours long affair getting the driveway and sidewalks and such cleared off, so at least I got a killer upper body workout even though I couldn’t get to the gym. I also meal planned for the week, and your Stuffed Artichoke Soup is on the docket. If the pics are too horrid for public IG posting, I’ll DM them to you!
Meghan says
January 25, 2016 at 7:20 PMYES!! I adore that soup and can’t wait to hear what you think.
Shoveling trumps a gym workout any day of the week.
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Cora says
January 25, 2016 at 8:53 AMI love Rambutans! Ever since traveling in Asia. Did you like it?
Pancakes are always a gift to all those concerned. What a lucky hubby to have you cook for him on more than one occasion. Well done on all fronts. Looking forward to seeing the latest granola creation. Have a lovely week Meg 🙂
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Meghan says
January 25, 2016 at 7:21 PMI haven’t tried it yet. I rather enjoy looking at the Rambutan so I’ll be sad to see him go.
You too Cora.
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Ellie says
January 25, 2016 at 9:00 AMHahaha I am laughing at your hair comparison to that fruit. I’d say mine looks like a pineapple some mornings…my fave sometimes looks like the sides of a pineapple too lol
Have a great week!
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Meghan says
January 25, 2016 at 7:22 PMI can relate to pineapple hair as well. 🙂
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Cat @ Reader/Eater says
January 25, 2016 at 9:16 AMI mostly washed laundry. HOW can such little people make such huge piles of laundry!?
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Meghan says
January 25, 2016 at 7:23 PMWhy is there always so much laundry. I can only imagine the sheer quantity of dishes which will need washing once the tiny human comes. Then again maybe I’ll just order pizza every night and eat it right out of the box. Conservation at its finest.
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Jessica says
January 25, 2016 at 9:56 AMThree things I accomplished last week was getting out on XC skis for the first time this year, getting an amazing massage and getting my hair cut!
Meghan says
January 25, 2016 at 7:24 PMThose are three pretty fantastic things, especially that massage.
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Ashley @ A Lady Goes West says
January 25, 2016 at 10:06 AMTaking pictures in the snow? Now that’s serious dedication. Once again, you had an awesome week, Meghan. Thanks for letting us boast on about our own with the link-up too! 🙂 Happy Monday!
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Meghan says
January 25, 2016 at 7:26 PMDedication or foolishness…I still can’t decide. 🙂
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meredith @ Cookie ChRUNicles says
January 25, 2016 at 12:18 PMI did a ton of laundry and ran the dishwasher more times than I can remember. Probably because we were stuck home all weekend which meant all meals in the house! Ugh, I need to get out today!
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Meghan says
January 25, 2016 at 7:29 PMYep, forced hibernation is tough. I hope you made it out of the house today; perhaps a visit to Cheesecake Factory. 🙂
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Miss Polkadot says
January 25, 2016 at 12:43 PMWe need to talk … about Snapchat. Not you, too, now. Keeping me out of all the behind-the-scenes fun and cat pictures. Mostly cat pictures. I can’t download another app – Instagram is enough of a black hole for time I could spend more productively.
Also, you’ll enjoy doing the sheets in a few years when your little one is old enough. Funny fact: I thought doing the sheets was all fun and games because straightening them reminded me of playing tug and war with my mum. Did anybody else do that as a child/teenager?
If you weren’t living too far away I’d invite myself over every day of the week because I spy lots of good food. Especially if I’m correct in guessing there are pepitas AND pretzles in your granola. Mmmh.
Happy Monday!
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Meghan says
January 25, 2016 at 7:30 PMYou’re welcome to come over anytime. You wouldn’t even need Snapchat then. You’d just be a part of the behind the scenes stuff. 🙂
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danielle says
January 25, 2016 at 1:41 PMpancakes and cute fruits, can’t beat that! i’m going to make that tapenade after we return from San Fran. i’m still recovering from the weekend’s festivities and honestly feel like a mombie (zombie mom)
i’d really love some pancakes now actually… with some cute fruits. yum
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Meghan says
January 25, 2016 at 7:31 PMAfter reading about your week, I’d say you need at least another to recuperate. Too bad I can’t just bring the tapenade to you. I totally would, along with a side of pancakes and fruit. Alas, I’ve been banned from air travel from the foreseeable future. Silly high risk “factors.”
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masala girl says
January 25, 2016 at 1:54 PMlove westside market! the mexican in the middle (orcal?) is my fav!
Meghan says
January 25, 2016 at 7:32 PMYep, the West Side Market is one of my happy places.
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Suzy says
January 25, 2016 at 4:08 PMIt’s coming it’s coming I promise! As soon as Andrew gets home with the MacBook.
Meghan says
January 25, 2016 at 7:33 PMTWSS!
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Chelsea A says
January 25, 2016 at 6:40 PMThat reading corner!!! I don’t know why but I absolutely adore it – the cozy looking couch, the proximity to a window, the bookshelf… serious perfection!
Last week I had a crazy busy and productive week. I drove a 4 hour round trip for a work obligation, taught a class on avocados to 16 people, and ran a Healthy New Year Food Fair at work on Saturday. I’m glad this week is a bit of a lighter one!
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Meghan says
January 25, 2016 at 7:33 PMIt sounds like you had quite the week. I would have loved to attend the class on avocados.
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Michele @ paleorunningmomma says
January 25, 2016 at 8:17 PMThose spuds are calling me 🙂 you are quite the dedicated food blogger taking pictures outdoors! I suppose I’ve missed my chance for that now that we have two feet on the ground. I also basically cook stuff I like and hope my family likes it too 🙂
Meghan says
January 26, 2016 at 5:51 AMI take pics in the snow too. I just bring my little table outside and put it in the recently shoveled path. 🙂
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Jen @ Chase the Red Grape says
January 25, 2016 at 11:32 PMAs much as I love to cook there is something really special when David does it – and he is pretty good at it too!
Looks and sounds like a fab week Meghan! We have a holiday today (Australia Day) so I am looking forward to some chill out time followed by some fireworks tonight!
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Meghan says
January 26, 2016 at 5:52 AMChill time with a firework finish sounds ideal.
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Luce@FitSwissChick says
January 26, 2016 at 7:06 AMZucchini Bread Pancakes. Seriously, I can not decide what I want more, these or the Panini I just sent ou the picture of, or then these Apple Cedar Muffins ( I think) Or the Broccoli Mac&Cheese? I am voerwhelmed in the best way possible.
I booked a tour to the Blue Mountains for coming Friday. one of these organized tourist tours. I mean, I have to behave like a tourist at least for one day.
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Meghan says
January 27, 2016 at 5:43 AMHow about when you come to Cleveland, I’ll make you both: Zucchini Bread Pancakes and the Italian Panini. Not at the same time mind you, but in the same visit.
I think an organized tour Is a good idea.
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Amanda @ .running with spoons. says
January 26, 2016 at 7:46 AM!! How do you even approach that rambutan with any sort of utensil?! I’d be afraid of getting bit. And I always feel a little bad cutting into any sort of exotic fruit because I have them so rarely and I’m always sad to see them go. That’s what happened with my dragonfruit. And even after I cut it open, I was sad to eat it because the inside was so pretty 😆 Also… it’s been a hot minute since I’ve had any sort of granola. If I come over, will you hook me up? 😉
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Meghan says
January 27, 2016 at 5:49 AMI’m definitely googling how to cut the reambutan, although those wild appendages are really soft so danger of cutting a finger, unless of course, I get a little crazy with the knife, and by crazy, I mean clumsy.
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Brittany says
January 26, 2016 at 1:17 PMThese posts always make me meeeesss you, because I want to come adventure with you! All the things.
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Meghan says
January 27, 2016 at 5:50 AMYou’ll just have to come back.
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Patricia @Sweetandstrong says
January 26, 2016 at 9:20 PMThose zucchini bread pancakes look delicious! Love shorter weeks because of holidays. I’m originally from Cleveland, and miss the west side market so much!
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Meghan says
January 27, 2016 at 5:52 AMThose Zucchini Bread Pancakes are one of my favorite breakfast recipes right there.
The West Side Market is amazing and I love that we have it here.
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Arman @ thebigmansworld says
February 1, 2016 at 6:43 PMOMG RAMBUTAN!!!!!!!!
It’s like the lychees ugly stepsister but just as delicious!
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