Sorry Friday Favorites is a little late today. I woke up this morning, turned on my computer, and was met with this lovely sight:
AKA The Blue Screen of Death – BLERG!! (Mac users, I’ll save you the trouble – I know.)
Long story short, since my computer was on the way out anyways – slow hard drive, failing fan (which makes for a really hot lap, btw) – the Geek Squad is transferring the data to an external hard drive so I don’t have to pay $200-300 to get the computer fixed. Because, oh yeah, my tech support contract with them expired this summer. Joy!
The upside is, someone gets to go computer shopping this weekend! ‘Til then, I’m typing away on Ben’s computer and savoring what little control I have left over my digital life through Evernote. Seriously, bless that little application.
Anywho. Tonight I am dragging convinced Ben to go see a movie with me! Can’t decide between James Bond, Life of Pi, and Lincoln. Dying to see all three. Ben, who would see and/or do anything to make me happy, drew the line at Twilight Breaking Dawn Part 2. Hmmm, I wonder why?
At any rate, back up your computer this weekend while you still can, my friend. Trust me on this one! In the meantime, please enjoy what remains of my favorite finds from around the web, that were luckily saved in Evernote before the crash, in this week’s Friday Favorites!
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Favorite bite: Apple Crisp Shooters. I am all about portion controlled desserts right now, and Apple Crisp is one of my all-time favorite desserts. How adorbs would these be for Thanksgiving?
Favorite RRR. EMPTY WINE BOTTLES IN BOOTS!!!! Why have I never thought of this? My poor boots are sitting all flippy-floppy in the closet right now just begging for some support. If the weekend goes anything like today has, I’ll probably have a couple empty wine bottles to fill ’em up with by Sunday.
Favorite side: Accordion Potatoes with Rosemary and Garlic. Just gorgeous, and such a yummy flavor combination!
Favorite flick: Breaking Dawn Part 2. My brothers and Dad are heading to the Iowa game next Friday, and Ben has to work in the afternoon, so I think my Mom and I are going to sneak away and see it then. Cannot. Wait.
Favorite bite: Mini No-Yeast Cake Batter Cinnamon Rolls. Like my Mini Cinnamon Rolls – but cake batter flavored. I’ve totally been one-upped!
Favorite sip: Pomegranate-Champagne Punch. Pomegranates are back in season, and I’ve been eating them like crazy lately. This pomegranate-champagne punch sounds like it’d be a great addition to my family’s Thanksgiving morning festivities!
Favorite find: Nike Fuelband. I know several people who have the new Nike Fuelband, and they all just rave over its capability to track your movement throughout the day – whether that be running, walking, dancing, or playing basketball – then give you an instant-read on your wrist as to how close you are to reaching a daily fitness goal you preset for yourself. So motivating!
Favorite dinner: Spicy-Sweet Glazed Shrimp. I was cleaning out our freezer the other day (train wreck) when I came across a perfectly good, unopened package of frozen shrimp. Think I know exactly what I’m going to do with it!
Favorite DIY: Thanksgiving Hurricanes. What beautiful, DIY decoration for a Thanksgiving tablescape! I bet you could find all the materials at the $1 store too.
Favorite mmm: Mexican Hot Chocolate with Coconut Whipped Cream. How could you not want to dive nose-first into a big ‘ol mug of this spiced hot cocoa? (Which, btw, is vegan!)
Favorite place: Baros, Maldives. Can you say Maldives resort with optional sand bank dining?! This place is un. real.
Favorite side: Cranberry Pomegranate Sauce. Told ya’ – obsessed! ;) What a fun and yummy spin on traditional cranberry sauce for Thanksgiving.
Favorite nibble: Toffee Pumpkin Pie Bars. Put a fun spin on classic pumpkin pie by cutting them into bars and adding chewy toffee. In my experience, toffee makes everything better.
Favorite fashion: ASOS Skater Dress with Ballet Wrap. Dang, wish I could have found something like this when I was searching for a dress to wear to that wedding a few weeks ago! (Ended up rocking a skirt and blouse from Express, btw.) Flirty with the skirt, but warm with the 3/4 lenth sleeves.
Favorite indulge: Very Moist Chocolate Layer Cake. Forget what I said about portion-controlled desserts, mmkay?
Have a very wonderful weekend, everyone!
Michelle @ Brown Eyed Baker 11.16.2012
I saw Skyfall last weekend and just came back from seeing Lincoln. They were both PHENOMENAL! Can’t go wrong either way! Whichever one you don’t see today, definitely plan on catching in the near future!
thatShortchick 11.16.2012
sorry about your computer issues! crazily enough, my dell desktop died today! my computer has been infected with the so-called “FBI virus.” and my printer decided to stop working last week. thankfully, I have my macbook!
Bek @ Crave 11.16.2012
That last chocolate cake looks deadly! Like a viscous animal going to attack you haha. Ooo the nike fuelband looks cool- I’ll have to research into it a bit more :)
Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl 11.16.2012
I love the fact that the hot cocoa recipe is vegan. That can be so difficult to find!
Those toffee pumpkin pie bars look amazing..might have to make those this coming week!
Lucy 11.16.2012
When I saw that dreaded blue screen on Instagram this morning my first thought was, “GASP!! Does that mean no Friday Favorites?!??” I can’t tell you how wonderful it is to sit down at my computer with a glass of wine after a long week with the kids and read your FFs. In my small world of five- and three-year-old desires, I get ten minutes of adult time and I soak up every bit I can. Thank you for being one of my few connections to the outside/internet world : ) Happy computer shopping!
mary @ B&Gjournals 11.16.2012
so much looks so good–the cake, the shrimp, the accordion potatoes…oh gracious.
Liz 11.16.2012
Sorry about the computer! The blue screen of death is never fun. But LOVE your Friday favorites…the pumpkin toffee bars look ridiculous!! If you’re looking for a pick-me-up, you should definitely go see the Bond movie. I saw it over the weekend and it was hands down the Best.Bond.Ever. and this comes from a hardcore Connery fan!
Lexi 11.16.2012
Great finds, per usual…
I’ve seen people using those pool noodles for the boot dilemma…perhaps a little more sanitary (and lighter!). However, drinking the wine seems more fun than the pool noodle. Decisions, decisions.
You can order Spanish hot chocolate from Starbucks. It’s just added with a little cinnamon and is so good! (and I don’t even like cinnamon generally) Now you’re probably on your own with the coconut whipped cream but it’s a start!
Amanda @FancyOatmealBlog 11.16.2012
I am drooling right now! NAPKIN PLEASE!
Becky @ Olives n Wine 11.16.2012
I think I will be making the Pomegranate Punch for Sunday brunch! Looks delish! I am also having a difficult time convincing my husband to see Twilight tonight ;) Good luck finding a new computer!
Kidd 11.16.2012
Kristin
Your blog is very very well done. Over the last 2 years it has really evolved into a master piece of wonderful happy lucious yummy things! :)
Love you
Kidd
Renee 11.16.2012
Sorry about the BSOD!!! Can you wait and shop on Black Friday for a super deal? Might be worth the wait :) Also, think I *need* that FuelBand
Lisa Ceballos 11.16.2012
I love to freeze pomegranate gems into ice cubes and add them into a pomegranate champagne cocktail. Then, you get the chew the pom seeds when you finish the drink.
Trisha 11.16.2012
Holy fudgeballs, that Maldives pic!! No joke, I just opened up another tab to find out how to get there. Aaaand it looks like I won’t be getting there at all unless I win the lottery.
P.S. Sorry ’bout the BSoD. The worst, for real. Happy computer shopping!
Megan 11.16.2012
Toffee DOES make everything better, infact……I will have to make these this weekend. Thanks for the great recommendation!
Erin 11.16.2012
I’ve been wearing the Nike Fuel Band for about 3 months. It.Is.Awesome. and I am obsessed. Would make a great Christmas gift.
Caitlin 11.17.2012
As Erin’s sister I can agree. All four members of our family have the fuel band (mom, dad, Erin, and me) and it’s awesome! It’s a great motivator and a fun gadget!!!
Kristen 11.16.2012
LOVE my macbook air for blogging. You can just slip it in your purse and go anywhere! You should look into an apple! Also, Lincoln is supposed to be really great!!!!
Ed 11.16.2012
AAhhhh the blue screen of death! That is like the most evil thing in the world..sorry to see you had to deal with that!
Iowa Girl Eats 11.16.2012
Thank you, Ed!
sally @ sallys baking addiction 11.16.2012
nope, you can’t one-up the original. :) Thank you for the feature! love those mini little buns!!! have a happy thanksgiving my friend!
Katie @ Blonde Ambition 11.16.2012
How good do those accordion potatoes look!! I recently tried a hasselback potato for the first time, AMAZING.
And how has no one ever thought of cranberry and pomegranate together before?! Sounds perfect!