I snuck out of bed this morning to get some pancake ingredients from the store. All I really needed was pumpkin. I realized after the trip that most people don’t make pancakes with pumpkin. But, that’s my “go to” recipe and I don’t know how to make it without anymore 
I caramelized banana slices and they were like little pillows of Heaven on my tongue. So good.
After breakfast Ben and I set out on some errands. First things first = iced coffee! We tried a new hole-in-the-wall place and it was just okay.
Crazy Hair!
Ben had the genius idea for taco salads for lunch. We had a perfectly ripe avocado from my mom’s tree and it was delicious!
One of the errands was a very important one –> Buy a HUGE watermelon. I get stressed if there is not watermelon in the house at all times. Whew that was close.
I LOVE picking out watermelons at the store – especially where there is a BIG selection. I was in watermelon Heaven at Costco today.
Much like this guy…
(Photo by ChinaFotoPress/Getty Images source Yahoo)
The above picture was taken on August 09, 2011 in Huaibei, Anhui Province of China. I’m moving there. Tomorrow. Goodbye friends.
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Dude…you don’t want to move to China…too many bikes and not enough dogs…anywhere…scary combo! lol China is a cool country to visit, but you don’t want to live there. Japan would be cooler. Japan is to the US as China is to Mexico…beautiful and full of spirit and heritage, but you can’t exactly drink the water…trust me, i’ve been to all of these places… 😉
BTW i’m sharing my blog now…not as cool as yours is, but it’s there if you ever want to cehck it out 🙂
I’m sure your blog is way cooler than mine 🙂
I love California and how you can just pick avocados in your mom’s yard! I had pancakes and taco salad this weekend too (that’s too funny :))
As I began to pack things up however I realized that I still had half an uneaten watermelon that I had used as a base for .Watermelon served in thick slices is a treat that I associate with summer picnics and barbeques. I couldnt find conclusive evidence of this so Id welcome any comments or historical insight.Incidentally there are many other ways to serve watermelon in soups pies or grilled with meat.
only bad thing about produce in China is fertilizer is often human feces. just saying. haha 🙂
Gross.
And that’s worse than animal feces? lol 😉
very good point! haha.
That breakfast and lunch looks amazing! Glad I found your blog from Twitter. I’ll be back.
Hi Leah! Glad you found me 🙂 Come back any time!
Have fun in China! p.s. Will this affect your posting schedule?
hahahah that guy…
Seriously, I *am* going to China! To bring home our son! I’ll bring ya some watermelon!
Very cool!!! Have a safe trip (and come back and tell me about it)!
I will definitely come back and share with you. We’re in the fundraising part of the journey and will be able to get him early next year. Not soon enough for me!
No, you are the genius for putting caramelized bananas and pb on pumpkin pancakes. I still havent tried pb on pancakes. what am I waiting for?
Ummm the land of watermelon? I will absolutely move there in a heartbeat. I think that’s my idea of heaven.
I LOVE anything pumpkin! I need to make these pancakes immediately! In fact, I have a nice can of pumpkin in the pantry right now…already planning breakfast and its only 8 PM. Is that wrong?!
I hear the watermelon is EXPENSIVE so maybe not. Just be a watermelon farmer…eat as much as you can and sell the rest!
genius!
I do believe that they also grow square watermelons in china. Fits better on your countertop 😀 not that it would even make it that far in my house.
Haha…love the picture of the guy with the watermelons!
Have you done a post on how to pick a good watermelon? I would think you have it down to a science by now.
Yep!
https://runeatrepeat.com/2011/06/22/how-to-pick-a-good-watermelon/
And I’m always quick to offer advice to unsuspecting strangers at the store.
I can’t wait for pumpkin pancakes, September 1st they are coming 😉 haha. The hubby got pumpkin-ed out last year so I have to wait for it to make its appearance in our house!
There are certain things I must have in the house at all times too! If I don’t have broccoli, POPCORN, peanut butter and bananas, my world feels as though it will fall apart.
haha okay… Maybe not that drastic but I like to be stocked with my staples!
Love the pumpkin pancakes… I’m waiting another month until I break out the canned pumpkin meals. Can’t wait! It’s such a ‘Fall’ food for me.
Will you share your recipe
Mmmm…pumpkin, nut butter, carmelized banana, and maple syrup? I want some.
Have you ever tried the Elvis sandwich (sans bacon)? It’s fantastic! I highly recommend it.
I hope Ben is supporting your move 🙂
That salad looks delicious by the way!