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Week in Review: Hummus Parties (#45)

August 22, 2016 by Meghan 28 Comments

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 or smack on the ass. Wink, wink, nudge, nudge.

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Ave and I had a tumultuous week. We battled over her daytime naps, worked through a growth spurt and survived a rough road trip home Saturday night, where her car seat suddenly became the devil and the only thing that made her happy was being released from it’s clutches, meaning we spent a lot of time in a confined space with a howling baby or pacing our third rest stop in 45 minutes. It’s a good thing she’s so damn cute.

Meg and Ave at the Rest Stop

(The real face of motherhood.)

Ave Excellent Mr. Burns

(“Excellent,” she says in her best Mr. Burns voice.)

Ave Striped PJ's

(Stripes are so my color.)

In happier news, we went on our very first run together after getting approval from her pediatrician. We liked it so much we did it a second time. Boom.

Meg and Ave First Run Together

We went to our lactation support group meeting on Wednesday, and we nursed for a total of nine hours for the week.

In blogging shenanigans, I published two posts including this glorious Spinach and Lentil Veggie Burger. I told the Hubby it’s so healthy you’ll shit green.

Confession: you won’t, but it’s still damn good for you.

These healthy and easy veggie burgers are packed with flavor. Made with lentils, spinach and oats, they're vegan and gluten free.

I submitted a bunch of recipes to Food Gawker, only to be denied at every turn. Those bastards, unless of course you should happen to be reading this post, in which case you are wise beyond your years and your critiques are on point. Snort.   

For my planner girls, I learned gel pens and washi tape don’t mix; or at least not well, unless you count the imprint on my arm, my thumb and my leg. I have no idea how that last limb got involved, but apparently he wanted to join the pen party.

Planner, Oatmeal and Coffee

I watched two movies (thank you growth spurt): Vacation and Me, Earl and the Dying Girl. I laughed harder than I should at the first mainly because my sense of humor is more in line with a 12 year old boy. The latter was to balance things out. It also won the audience award at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival.

We road tripped to New York State and back to hang out with my extended family.

Ave, Ave, Ave

(Ave meet Ave and Ave. Yes, this picture is Ave to the third power.)

The highlight of the week though was a launch party on Thursday night for hummus, specifically Darista Dips. I was blown away by the flavors; tasty doesn’t even begin to do them justice. They had Moroccan Carrot Dip, Roasted Beet Hummus and Sweet Potato Coconut Curry to name just a few. You could sample them straight up or eat them as intriguing appetizer bites made by Chef Momocho and The Greenhouse Tavern. It was on point. Plus there was beer.

Darista Dips Hummus Launch Party

Darista Dips Five Hummus Sampling

Darista Dips Chef Momocho Appetizer

Darista Dips Chef Momocho Apperizer with Beet Hummus

Darista Dips Egg, Lamb Meatball, Cleveland Bagel Appetizer

Darista Dip Carrot Soup with Frito Appertizer

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  1. meredith @ cookie chrunicles says

    August 22, 2016 at 5:26 AM

    I am loving gel pens lately in my planner but I always use a different color which would sound nice but it actually looks messy. I give you credit for even trying a long car ride with the baby! not an easy thing to do!
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    • Meghan says

      August 28, 2016 at 10:13 AM

      I use different colored gel pens too. I like the mix, although it’s definitely not as seamless on the paper. 🙂

      We tried a shorted car trip last week and she lost it again. She was overtired, although I think we’ve gotten her back on track now.
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  2. Patricia @Sweetandstrong says

    August 22, 2016 at 7:01 AM

    That’s so awesome you were able to get out and go for a run with Ava! And a hummus party at a restaurant sounds amazing, I will need to check that place out when I’m home in CLE over Christmas.
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    • Meghan says

      August 28, 2016 at 10:21 AM

      Yep, the hummus party was at a newer brewery in Cleveland. It was a great place and the beer I had was fantastic. You should definitely check it out.
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  3. Evangeline says

    August 22, 2016 at 7:10 AM

    Hummus party is my kind of party. Yum. So glad you got in some stroller runs with Ave! I imagine that would be a kick butt workout. I mean, I die just running, so pushing a stroller in front of you while running must take it up to another level.
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    • Meghan says

      August 28, 2016 at 10:45 AM

      Pushing the stroller does take some adjusting, although it’s easier than you’d imagine. Plus, she makes good company.
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  4. Kirsten says

    August 22, 2016 at 8:24 AM

    I got a new planner and scheduled my work outs and did all 3 of them last week!
    It’s a big accomplishment.
    Haven’t started writing in it this week, but hey I did get my As Healthy As A Bowl of Oatmeal Breakfast Cookie recipe published this morning, so that’s something.
    I feel like I’m almost ready for August to start!
    Ave looks delightful with Ave and Ave–thank you for that photo!
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    • Meghan says

      August 28, 2016 at 10:47 AM

      Three workouts in one week! That is a big accomplishment and more than I’m doing lately. I shall live vicariously through you. Also, congrats on the canning class. I saw on IG it went well. I had no doubt, especially since you were an excellent teacher when you taught me. Then again, we were drinking.
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  5. Danielle says

    August 22, 2016 at 9:16 AM

    I’m still enjoying the after glow of the lentil spinach burger success. What a glorious way to wrap up the week! We made a great team, hubby and I. He loved that I prepped the lentils and has everything out and ready for him, and I love what a wizard he is a making burger patties and frying. He’s a pro. Now we have 7 meals for the week, boom! Happy happy. Thanks lady cakes 🙂
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    • Meghan says

      August 28, 2016 at 10:48 AM

      I’m so glad you made the burgers and LOVED them. It makes me happy. I need to make a batch now too. 🙂
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  6. Joyce @ The Hungry Caterpillar says

    August 22, 2016 at 9:22 AM

    So many dips! That place looks like a ton of fun.
    Stripes are my color, too, Ave. Good choice 😉 Be nice to that mama of yours.
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    • Meghan says

      August 28, 2016 at 11:48 AM

      Ave looks way better in stripes than I do. I’m glad they’re your color too. 🙂
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  7. Suzy says

    August 22, 2016 at 12:04 PM

    So much good stuff in this post. I love Ave’s cheeks in the stroller pic–they’re legit spilling everywhere. She is just so sweet. And the pic of you and her at the truck stop is super-charged with emotion. I can practically feeeeel the stress of a crying baby in the car in that pic. And three Ave’s!!! AMAZING! Beautiful picture! And the running thing is such great news too! Is it a running stroller or a regular one? Do you think you’ll buy a running stroller? I have mine from when I had Jake 16 years ago! Incredible eh?
    Suzy recently posted…Mileage MondayMy Profile

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    • Meghan says

      August 28, 2016 at 4:08 PM

      Ave’s cheeks are bordering on jowls and I love them! 🙂

      It’s a regular three wheeled stroller which works well for me since I tend to jog very short distances and very slowly. It’s incredible you still have the one from Jake. Talk about built to last.
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  8. Amanda @ .running with spoons. says

    August 22, 2016 at 1:47 PM

    She really is so damn cute <3 And I've never done gel on washi, but definitely marker pens that were not so permanent. And speaking of planners, this week I spent way too much time on mine and way too much money on stickers and supplies. I blame you 😛
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    • Meghan says

      August 28, 2016 at 4:09 PM

      I take full responsibility for your sticker splurge. I’m happy to have been a part of it.
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  9. Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says

    August 22, 2016 at 8:11 PM

    Yay for running!!! Can I run with her? That’s my secret mommy fantasy. I’d be that mom in the tricked out running stroller… strategically finding all the downhills and calling Vegas to come pick us up so as not to go back UP on the way home.

    You’re burgers were tasty as hell. I’m a little sad there was no green shit, but I’ll for give you. I packed one in Madi’s lunch for her first day of work!
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    • Meghan says

      August 28, 2016 at 4:10 PM

      You can most definitely run with Ave. She’ll probably love it, and by love it I mean stare off into space while you push her around.

      I’m thrilled you loved the burgers.
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  10. Ellie says

    August 22, 2016 at 8:22 PM

    I still need to try beet hummus. I feel like I would really enjoy it and I love it when my pee turns fun colors 😉 I loved your burger recipe, thank you for sharing it. Food Gawker doesn’t know anything.
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    • Meghan says

      August 28, 2016 at 8:25 PM

      I’m so glad you liked the burger recipe.
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  11. Jen @ Chase the Red Grape says

    August 22, 2016 at 11:20 PM

    Gel pens always seem like a good idea…. But always end up smudging! Don’t know if it’s the way I write but they always smear and make my handwriting look awful!
    I must try making hummus again. I made a sweet potato one before that was so good! Your pics have got me drooling for it!
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    • Meghan says

      August 28, 2016 at 8:26 PM

      I do love the gel pens although I’m not sure I have the patience it takes for them to dry.

      This hummus was soooooo good. I even really liked the beet one, and I’m not a big fan of eating my beets.
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  12. Arman @ thebigmansworld says

    August 23, 2016 at 4:57 AM

    Running? dude, I’m so impressed. I would totally have joined you..Although I would have been next to Ave.

    All this planner talks reminds me of primary school and gel pens lol!

    PS- Alexis made me try a cauliflower based hummus, I’ll get the name from her, It’s a Ohio brand!
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    • Meghan says

      August 28, 2016 at 8:28 PM

      I’d need to get a double stroller if you want to ride in there with Ave. 🙂
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  13. Heather Shoberg says

    August 24, 2016 at 2:57 PM

    Gel pens and I have never got along… mostly because I can’t seem to help getting ink all over myself. I need to up my planner game, though. It’s highly lacking and devoid of color and fun.

    Holy Hummus, those apps look amazing. I’m getting hungry just looking at them!
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    • Meghan says

      August 28, 2016 at 8:28 PM

      I’ve fallen down the planner hole and become completely addicted.
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  14. Brittany says

    August 24, 2016 at 5:43 PM

    What camera do you use when taking your photos for Foodgawker? I didn’t get any approvals until I started using my dSLR for submissions. Still I’ve only had a handful of photos accepted, and haven’t submitted any in a couple years. You are glowing btw, motherhood looks good on you even if you’re tired. You look gorgeous.
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    • Meghan says

      August 28, 2016 at 8:30 PM

      Aw thanks sunshine. Come back here and I’ll glow even more.

      I use my iPhone for all my pictures, although I did get a fancy camera for my birthday back in March. It might be time to bust it out of the box. 😉
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