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Sunny Sunday Pancakes and I’m Moving To China

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14 Aug

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 Smilepumpkin pancakes and banana

I caramelized banana slices and they were like little pillows of Heaven on my tongue. So good.IMG_7579 (800x533)

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.IMG_7587 (600x800)

Crazy Hair!IMG_7593 (800x600)

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!IMG_7599 (800x533)

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…watermelon heaven(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.

Honestly, if Huaibei has aisles of watermelons like that on the regular, I’m packing my bags. No need for bubble wrap—just roll me into a crate with a couple of ice-cold melons and a sun hat.

But seriously, the thought of relocating (even for fruit-based reasons) can be a logistical nightmare unless you’ve got help. And let’s face it, I’m far better at picking out produce than packing up furniture.

That’s why trusting pros like Flash Moving Company just makes sense. They handle the heavy lifting—literally—so I can focus on more important things, like which snacks to bring on the road or how many watermelons I can realistically fit in my new kitchen.

Whether it’s a short move across town or a watermelon pilgrimage across continents, having a reliable moving crew is like finding the perfect melon: rare, satisfying, and totally worth it.

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    1. Belmira says

      2012-03-22 at 5:23 am

      i think this blog is very informative though.http://www.musicaluansantana.net

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    2. Christin says

      2011-08-15 at 2:22 pm

      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 🙂

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      • RunEatRepeat says

        2011-08-15 at 9:26 pm

        I’m sure your blog is way cooler than mine 🙂

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    3. Jane @ Jane's Addictions says

      2011-08-15 at 5:26 am

      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 :))

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    4. hemp says

      2011-08-14 at 10:22 pm

      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.

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    5. Molly says

      2011-08-14 at 9:43 pm

      only bad thing about produce in China is fertilizer is often human feces. just saying. haha 🙂

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      • runeatrepeat says

        2011-08-14 at 10:23 pm

        Gross.

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      • Amber K says

        2011-08-15 at 9:46 am

        And that’s worse than animal feces? lol 😉

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        • Molly says

          2011-08-15 at 7:36 pm

          very good point! haha.

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    6. Leah says

      2011-08-14 at 9:34 pm

      That breakfast and lunch looks amazing! Glad I found your blog from Twitter. I’ll be back.

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      • runeatrepeat says

        2011-08-14 at 9:55 pm

        Hi Leah! Glad you found me 🙂 Come back any time!

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    7. Sara says

      2011-08-14 at 7:52 pm

      Have fun in China! p.s. Will this affect your posting schedule?

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    8. Nicole @ Giraffelegs says

      2011-08-14 at 6:42 pm

      hahahah that guy…

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    9. Jolene (Homespun Heritage) says

      2011-08-14 at 6:29 pm

      Seriously, I *am* going to China! To bring home our son! I’ll bring ya some watermelon!

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      • runeatrepeat says

        2011-08-14 at 9:54 pm

        Very cool!!! Have a safe trip (and come back and tell me about it)!

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        • Jolene (Homespun Heritage) says

          2011-08-15 at 5:35 am

          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!

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    10. Stephanie says

      2011-08-14 at 6:13 pm

      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?

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    11. Victoria @ The Pursuit of Hippieness says

      2011-08-14 at 5:23 pm

      Ummm the land of watermelon? I will absolutely move there in a heartbeat. I think that’s my idea of heaven.

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    12. CJ @ http://healthy-happy-whole.com/ says

      2011-08-14 at 5:06 pm

      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?!

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    13. stephanie says

      2011-08-14 at 4:43 pm

      I hear the watermelon is EXPENSIVE so maybe not. Just be a watermelon farmer…eat as much as you can and sell the rest!

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      • runeatrepeat says

        2011-08-14 at 4:50 pm

        genius!

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    14. Mary says

      2011-08-14 at 4:22 pm

      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.

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    15. Amanda says

      2011-08-14 at 4:22 pm

      Haha…love the picture of the guy with the watermelons!

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    16. Mama Pea says

      2011-08-14 at 4:07 pm

      Have you done a post on how to pick a good watermelon? I would think you have it down to a science by now.

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      • runeatrepeat says

        2011-08-14 at 4:11 pm

        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.

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    17. Lindsey says

      2011-08-14 at 4:02 pm

      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!

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    18. Sarah @ Sarah's Modern Bites says

      2011-08-14 at 3:55 pm

      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.

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    19. Tami says

      2011-08-14 at 3:51 pm

      Will you share your recipe

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    20. Rosa - Fitness, Food, Fulfilled says

      2011-08-14 at 3:33 pm

      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.

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    21. Laura @ Cookies vs. Carrots says

      2011-08-14 at 3:16 pm

      I hope Ben is supporting your move 🙂

      That salad looks delicious by the way!

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