Boy oh boy was Body Pump HARD today!! REALLY hard. And I can thank testosterone for that! I went to Chris’s class – my first male instructor. I thought I was so cool with my extra weight, but he really challenged us in the sequences and made me shake from head to toe. I couldn’t even finish some of the sets!!
I got my bike on too, which was nice. We have a really warm day here!
Home for lunch…
But I was stuck. You see, last night there was a huge camel cricket in the basement. While I very much appreciate it when Matt comes to my rescue, he is the worlds slowest bug killer. He moves in slow motion, and the cricket escaped. Under the washer. This afternoon when I went down to get some chickpeas for a hummus I was dreaming up, he was BACK! Just waiting for me. He is also HUGE!
I was stuck upstairs. Can’t do laundry. Can’t get sparkling water. Can’t get chickpeas. What to do for lunch!?
I puttered around for a few minutes and luckily Matt returned home and could bring up the peas.
Lavender Hummus!
I’ve been dreaming this up ever since the duck fries at Victorias! Crazy, I know. Lavender and rosemary are a match made in heaven in this lavender hummus recipe.
Lavender Crunch Hummus >>
I’m not the biggest hummus girl. Similar to why I don’t love a lot of bottle salad dressings or canned soups – store-bought hummus often has this funk taste to it. And sometimes the garlic overload is unbearable!
This lavender hummus, however, tastes as fresh as a garden! Beans provide the backbone of nutrition, lavender brings unique flavor, and pecans provide crunch!
Lavender Crunch Hummus
Ingredients
- 1 can garbanzo beans drained
- 1 tbsp dried lavender
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary
- Juice of half a lemon
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup pecans
Instructions
- Mix first 5 ingredients together in food processor, saving olive oil for last minute drizzling. Pulse in pecans at end.
Hummus serving salad:
Spinach, carrots, peppers with lavender salt, honey, pecans, cherries and blue cheese. Topped with hummus!
And a size of GH Columbia High Five Fiber!
While we were gone I received this email from Karen:
2 packages at your house. Guess who came to visit? The Tig! He visited, let me pet him, did rolly-polly, then left.
Apparently she thinks his name is Tigger instead of Tiger. And she has shortened it to ‘The Tig’. Hilarious. And the new name we’re calling him. He came by for a visit!
I just finished conference call #2 out of 3 for the day. Squeezing in blog stuff inbetween 🙂
Susan (Oliepants) says
Yikes! I tend to be immobilized too when there is a bug afoot! Thank goodness for bug killers or shooers. 🙂
J3nn (Jenn's Menu and Lifestyle Blog) says
Awww, that kitty is soooo cute!
That salad looks delish. I’ve never eaten lavender… that I know of! I’ll have to check it out sometime.
Angie @ Musings of a Violet Monkey says
Phew, I hate those little buggers, too. We had them at my parents house growing up. Thankfully I haven’t seen any at my house these days. My worst offender is often the earwig. My pup, Lilly, will find one and act all weird. She’ll dance around it, nose it, etc – so I am usually alerted to its presence. Ick. I’m always happy to pass the bug smooshing on to Tristan. Or Lilly, in a pinch. 😉
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Hannah @ Healthy Whip says
That looks great- I’ve never eaten lavender either! My cat is rolling around in front of me in the same way right now, they make me laugh!
Amy says
I can’t get enough of the Tig. He’s ALMOST as cute as my orange boy! 🙂
Holly @ Couch Potato Athlete says
I am terrified of bugs. Especially big ones that can hop or fly. Or that have lots of legs. No thanks. I will dispose of them if I am the only one home, but usually Jason takes care of them.
Last time you posted about a camel cricket I looked up what they are — so incredible icky. Thankfully they aren’t in MN!
Shelly says
FYI. Saw your message about camel crickets not being in MN. We live in a town in northern MN and our basement has been infested with them for the last 6 years! They are impossible to get rid of. We have an exterminator come every year and they treat the inside and outside of our house but we still get over 100 of them in our house every season!! They are absolutely disgusting!!
Holly @ The Runny Egg says
How gross!!! I have never seen or heard of them so I was hoping they didn’t live in MN!
Brittany (A Healthy Slice of Life) says
What a cute cat.. and I don’t even like cats! 🙂
Hm, I’ll have to try lavender sometime… never eaten it!
Katryn@rampantcuisine says
Great hummus recipe! Did you use normal dried lavender or was it a special culinary lavender? Where did you find it?
KathEats says
I got it at Whole Foods. It’s just dried lavender leaves
Marina says
Wow that sounds like a really interesting hummus flavour!
The kitty is so cute!
Averie (LoveVeggiesAndYoga) says
Lavender in hummus….wow, that is creative! I bet with the rosemary it smelled and tasted heavenly! Yum!
Bugs. I lived in NC and SC for awhile and also have a house in the Caribbean and am pretty much used to cockroaches the size of golf balls and all kinds of creepy critters. Bugs don’t really freak me out as much as reptiles…snakes or lizards (in the house!) FREAK me out.
Ok I will stop 🙂
Stacey (The Home-Cooked Vegan) says
I love a good challenging class! Sounds awesome 🙂
As for the cricket-my boyfriend would have immediately smashed it while I cried on, haha 🙂 I try to “scoop” up bugs with whatever I can find and then put them back outside. I guess I’m a little sensitive to that stuff, eh? 😉
Have fun with the rest of your day!
Ellie@fitforthesoul says
Mmmmm I’m about to eat a huge salad with hummus and homemade turmeric+curry dressing, and apple chunks. so refreshing! even though it’s cold right now haha 😛 have a beautious day!!
Flo says
My sister makes a beautiful lavender and honey ice-cream that is particularly divine!
Lea @ Healthy Coconut says
I wish I had a cute little Tigger coming to visit me. We actually have a neighborhood cat that use to come and visit, he was a gray kat. He would stand in front of our door and wait for us. He hasn’t been visiting lately and we miss him.
Baking 'n' Books says
I hope he’s okay!!
I hate bugs – found one in my bathroom the other day and am officially freaked out…
Anne @ butter and bear says
I always make my husband get rid of any bugs! It is one of the major perks to being married:-)
The hummus looks divine, I’m going to have to try that one soon.
Stacey says
That hummus recipe sounds delish. We like to mess around with add-ins to hummus in our house too. Such a creative girl you are. “the tig” so cute and I love giving nick names to things too.
Leah says
Just a question-How much water do you try to drink a day?
KathEats says
No idea! I shoot for 2 water bottles plus sparkling at meals, but I don’t always hit that. Sometimes it just 1 bottle. I’m bad about drinking enough!
Joanna says
That salad looks yummy 🙂
I think you mentioned this before, but do you know who’s cat this is? It breaks my heart to think he might be a stray. Does he have a collar?
KathEats says
He lives across the street – we’ve seen him go inside
Joanna says
Phew 🙂
Marisa @ Loser for Life says
I wanted to make hummus today, too, but I was stuck with a sick little daughter! Probably better than a cricket, though 😉
The Tig is so cute!
faith says
I see (smell?) lavender-rosemary salt in our future! 🙂
Lisa (bakebikeblog) says
awww that kitty is too cute! Although I have a feeling that my two cats go and do that at other people’s houses when I am at work hehe
Shannon @ My Place In The Race says
Gah! I HATE those crickets! We get then in our garage horrible in the summer. So not looking forward to that.
Elizabeth @ RunWithSneakers says
That hummus recipe is a “Must Make”! OK, I have to comment on the bug thing. It’s a little ole’ cricket! Send Tiger down there, he/she will take care of “the situation”. Also, you’d never make it here in Texas, we have SCORPIONS. Now THAT is something to be afraid of.
Estela @ Weekly Bite says
That hummus sounds amazing!!!
I’m a chicken when it comes to any type of bug that jumps 😉
The Teenage Taste says
Glad to know I’m not the only one scared to death of crickets. I’m fine with stinkbugs and even (some) spiders, but crickets are too much! It’s a good thing you were able to get the chickpeas today – that hummus looks amazing! I’ve never tasted lavender before! 🙂
Heather @ Health, Happiness, and Hope says
Eeeks! I cannot stand having bugs near me, especially when they get away and you keep thinking that you feel one crawling on you… not fun!
What an awesome mix of flavors for hummus! Never even thought of adding rosemary. Fantastic recipe!
And I LOVE the wheatgrass decor! Matt knows you well. 😉
Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine says
Oh my gosh. Lavender hummus?! That sounds freaking AMAZING. So creative, too!!
Cindy says
That bug sounds scary!
Sana says
Thank god for men! I would hide all day from bugs. Oh and starve.
laine says
Are camel crickets poisonous? Or are you just afraid of them? What would happen to you if you went in the basement to get what you needed if one was there?
KathEats says
They jump and scare the reflexes. And they cling. And they’re huge. No me gusta.
Amanda (The Nutritionist Reviews) says
Aww too funny about the cricket!
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is says
I am scared to death of bugs. I would freak out.
Evan Thomas says
I’ve never made anything with lavender before but that hummus sounds really good!
sarah (sarah learns) says
oh wow! i wouldn’t have been able to go into the basement either. scary crickets!
Michelle (The Runner's Plate) says
Love the wheatgrass decor!
I love when my body is all shaky from lifting!
Hannah says
Okay, with my first paycheck, I’m heading to the gourmet store I know stock lavender so I can make lavender salt!
Stacie @ Imperfectly Healthy says
Ugh! Camel crickets! I hate bugs…I’ve already sprayed because I’m afraid of earwigs this year. They’re a common occurrence in my area and I’m slightly terrified of them! Ick!
Heather @ Get Healthy With Heather says
Pecans in hummus, yum! I like added crunch. Hope no more bugs get in your way today 🙂
Justeen @ Blissful Baking says
The lavendar and rosemary hummus sounds lovely! What a great idea 🙂
lynn @ the actor's diet says
i need to pick up a loaf of that hi fiber bread – it’s my fave!!!
Laughter-Loving Stacy says
I have trouble with making hummus! I just haven’t found a winning recipe yet- maybe this will be it! 🙂
Erin @ Big Girl Feats says
Oo yum! I’ve been wanting to recreate lavender lemon scones after I had them a few weeks ago and haven’t had the courage yet. That looks yummy!
Question on your bike – what kind do you have/where did you get it? You talk about biking so often and I’m in the market for a new one. Doing the research is fun!
KathEats says
This is the one I got!
https://www.katheats.com/motorless-vehicle
Erin @ Big Girl Feats says
Thanks Kath!
Nicole @ Vegan in the House says
I remember the first time that I saw one of these bugs…It’s an ugly one!
stacey says
awwww, the tig loves you guys!!! so stinkin cute!!! 🙂
Emma (Namaste Everyday) says
yum! I might make myself a copy of that for lunch! 🙂
Lesley Lifting Life says
Yuck! Ha, that’s totally me, I wouldn’t be able to go downstairs either, I hate that!
Lucy @ The Sweet Touch says
I’ll never forget when I was about 10 years old my mom was driving me to soccer practice. It must have been the first one of the year because I went to put my cleats on and thought I felt a bunch of grass or something. So I reached in to pull it out and there is a huge (LIVE) cricket squirming in my hand. I screamed, my mom almost drove off the road, needless to say I was traumatized for life!!
KathEats says
aahhahah!
Michelle | GOLD-HEARTED GIRL says
Interesting combo! I’m due for some homemade hummus.
Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat says
You’re lucky you have a Matt for bug killing duties. I’m usually the one that gets that job (we’re a house of 3 female roommates) and I can’t say I like it very much! I’ve never seen a camel cricket, but we’ve had some mean spiders that I don’t care to remember. Euuuhghhhh!
Tessa @ Amazing Asset says
Oh goodness do I hate bugs! This might explain it, one April Fools, I think I was around 7, my mom was brushing my hair when she exclaimed suddenly, “Oh my Tessa! You have a HUGE bug in your hair!” Needless to say I started to freak out, scream, and sob.
Whoops, bad joke! haha She felt terrible for upsetting me, though I can laugh about it now. But I think I am traumatized for life!
KathEats says
Haha!
Kathy says
We get cave crickets in the basement. I keep a fly swatter handy which is a great way to deal with those ugly things. They never know what is coming.
Katherine: Unemployed says
shake and bake baby
Sarah @ The Strength of Faith says
Aww, I had a cat named Tigger once!
When I lived in Atlanta we had a roach problem. Ugh. I will never take a bug-free kitchen for granted again.
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
Now THAT was a perfect lunch! YUM!
Ella says
I was in Charlottesville today .. had lunch at Eppies ! I secretly hoped to see you down there somewhere. Ha ! Everytime I come to Charlottesville, I want to move there more and more. I’m from Roanoke.. it just doesn’t compare.
KathEats says
Oh fun! I love Eppies 🙂 I was at the gym from 11-12!
Amy says
Ooh – Eppies is my FAVORITE lunch place! Mmmmm. You made a good choice. 🙂
Natalia - a side of simple says
I’m such a fan of workouts that leave you shaking because they’re so difficult! Of course, I say that only AFTER I’ve done one…certainly not during or before 😉
Amy (Honey, Love and Other Things) says
I NEED to make that hummus! I love lavender! I make a pretty mean Lavender Lemonade if I do say so myself. I also need to pick up some lavender salt. That is definitely missing from my life!
Ashley @ Feeding Ashley says
It took me awhile to realize the bug wasn’t dangerous or poisonous, you just have a fear of them haha. ‘the tig’ is adorable, and lavender hummus sounds life changing. I’m going to have to make this.
Haleigh says
What a unique idea to add lavender to hummus!
Mary @ Bites and Bliss says
Well, he does kind of look like Tigger!
Hilary says
Nice work….looks like a great flavour combo! Quite unique.
Katelyn @ Chef Katelyn says
I love it when body pump challenges me that much! It makes it all worthwhile:)
Slash why is everything you eat so pretty?! Come cook for me, I will pay you in smiles and sunshine!
staceyhealthylife says
Tiger has become such a great simi pet. Tig I like it, so funny and cute.
Alaina says
That cat is such a cutie. 🙂
And I love the hummus recipe! I love lavender too.
chelsey @ clean eating chelsey says
I read your dinner post before this one – I am loving Karen’s emails. They are cracking me up!
Lily @ Lily's Health Pad says
The Tig looks like my Link! Link is a bit darker though. I am orange cat obsessed…le sigh.
Chelsea @ One Healthy Munchkin says
I’ve never heard of a camel cricket before, but they sound ugly! I have the same issue with bugs in our storage room. There are huge centipedes in there, so I’m always scared to go in!
That hummus sounds great!
Candice says
Seriously, my husband is the slowest bug killer too! He hovers over it I guess contemplating the kill, and then it escapes. He especially likes do to this with spiders. At night. So then I’m left to wonder where that spider went while trying to sleep. Not a good combo.
Kristi @ Hiding in Honduras says
I used to be a huge bug-phobe…especially spiders! Until moving to Honduras that is….the other night my husband and I were in bed watching a movie and he said “I need you to close your eyes for a minute…” Um WHY!?!? Long story short….a tarantula had walked in under our front door and gone to hide where we keep our shoes. (Obviously I couldn’t sleep knowing that was in the house) So hubs got the Raid…gave it a squirt…and the dang thing charged straight at him! Luckily his reflexes have seriously improved since being here!!
Gretchen says
We live in a ground-level condo in northern VA and are plagued by cave crickets during the spring, summer, and fall. The only way I have found to keep them under control is to lay out “traps” of duct tape where I see them the most often just before we go to bed. I am resigned to the fact that they will never go away – they come in a steady stream from the outdoors. I bet that if you put a strip of duct tape in front of your washer tonight, you will have a trapped cricket the morning that can go right in the trash, tape and all. GOOD LUCK!
Tracy says
So how did the hummus turn out? You never really gave it a “review” after the recipe. I’m currently mildly obsessed with lavender and rosemary. Would you adjust any of the ingredients if you made it again?
KathEats says
Oh, it was really good!!! Not very smooth – definitely chunky style – but the flavor was great!
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says
I don’t like bugs. Eck! Eww!
Allison @ Happy Tales says
My mom does the same thing. She calls Harris Teeter “Harris Teeters” and Kroger “Krogers” and Meijer “Meijers”… love how mom’s do that!
Oh, and when I see a bug (aheeeeeem… especially spiders…) I become PARALYZED in the house and can.not.MOVE! It’s horrible and completely irrational. But I can’t help it!
hemp jogger says
chris seriously rocks. i like body pump, but i often do it bc it forces me to lift. when he teaches, i actually enjoy it. i’m able to go to his wed 6am, and every week he really pushes us. makes me feel extra beefcake-y.
enjoy the rest of the week!
KathEats says
So early!! Can you ever meet during the daytime? Would be fun to have a friend!
hemp jogger says
i’d LOVE to! but work has me limited to class times, unfortunately.
not sure if youre interested in trying cycle/spin again, but saturday mornings are usually a great class. i try to hit it up on weekends i’m not working. i’ll letcha know next time i go…its at 845am. or if i’m ever able to do a mid-day class, i’ll email!
KathEats says
I can do a Saturday sometime!
Sarah says
I say send the Tig into your house – you’ll be vermin free in no time! 😀
Jules says
just made & eating lavender crunch hummus now, really good yum! thank you