Hey, hey everybody.
Kind of a surreal, unbelievable day, what with everything that’s unfolded in Boston overnight. An entire city on lock down? How is this happening? I didn’t find out about the suspects until I got to the news studio very early this morning where, obviously, last night’s events took precedence over my segment on make-ahead breakfast ideas. We taped the segment so it will play on Monday morning, if you care to tune in.
After hanging out and listening to the story unfold, I headed home, making a quick pit-stop at Dunkin’ Donuts to pick up a Friday treat for Ben and myself. We finally got a DD last year but this was actually my first time visiting the location. I know. WHAT is my problem? A few chocolate munchkins and a decaf French Vanilla coffee is a good reminder to get back a little more often. ;)
Hopefully this week’s Friday Favorites will provide a brief respite in the news, but Bostonians, please know that the whole country is thinking and praying for you. Stay safe, and sit tight!
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Favorite sweet: No-Bake Peanut Butter S’mores Bars. Clearly, very few words are needed to express my deep gratitude for this recipe, but I do just love the fact that these bars are no-bake (in addition to everything else!)
Favorite travel: 21 Roads to Drive Before You Die. Some harrowing, some breathtaking, all awesome. Really worth a look (and a drive!)
Favorite sip: Turks and Caicos Rum Punch. Oh. mah. gah. Right? How sweet and refreshing does this look?
Favorite DIY: Mosaic Tile Bathroom Mirror. I think this is such a neat look, plus I’m always seeing really nice tiles on sale at the hardware store. Which begs the question – why am I always at the hardware store?
Favorite dip: Creamy Salsa Verde. Part salsa verde, part guacamole, completely awesome.
Favorite furballs. BEST FWENDS FOREVER?!?! Right.
Favorite swoop: Key Lime Pie Ice Cream. This ice cream looks so decadent – almost custardy. Love the crunchy, crumbly topping, too.
Favorite photo. My parents got Ben and me some tulips to celebrate our 5th wedding anniversary a few weeks ago and they just seriously brightened my entire week. I always forget about tulips, but they really are so beautiful. Great gifting flowers!
Favorite mmm: Ginger Garlic Chili Shrimp. How mouthwatering do these look? Great over rice or a salad, or stuffed into tacos. Yum.
Favorite fitness: Arms & Core Workout. Add some squats with the curls and lateral raises and you’ve got yourself one awesome workout.
Favorite treat: Butterscotch White Chocolate Wonderful Krispie Treats. Everybody’s favorite sweet treat, on ‘roids! Plus there’s only 3 ingredients!
Favorite find: Hacienda Melamine Plate. Forget eating off these babies, I think they’d look gorgeous displayed on a wall. Thoughts?
Favorite bite: Grilled Cheese with Chicken, Cheddar, and Grapes. As the blogger behind this ‘wich says – it’s like a broiled cheese plate. Brilliant!
Have a happy, and safe weekend everyone. :)
Thanks for sharing all these fun and colorful picks, Kristin! I don’t know what I want more, those tulips or those brownies! One of each, please? :) Have a great weekend!
Your thoughts and prayers to Boston are incredibly well received, from someone who lives in the city. thank you, my dear.
I am jealous. You must not have indigestion because I am 31 weeks pregnant and just looking at a donut gives me indigestion. Horribly jealous on this end. That being said, what is happening in Watertown is horribly scary. I live to the north of Boston, about 20 minutes away, and I am just amazed by everything that is happening here.
Love dunkin donuts munchkins.
OMG that road with the view of water is just breathtaking! :)
Tulips are such beautiful flowers! Have you been to the tulip festival in Pella, IA?
Dunkin Donuts is extremely appropriate today as it is a Boston-based company. ((hugs)) Boston!
It is mind blowing what has been happening in Boston this week. I just hope they can catch them before anybody else gets hurt.
They don’t have DD here in California, but I used to love getting a Dunkaccino and plain cake donut when I loved in Florida. So good. I love the furball pic too, so cute!!
i think i need to go out and buy some tulips to brighten up our apartment with the inches of snow we woke up to last night. and also for some happiness with everything going on in life right now.
I’m from Boston (maybe a 20 minute drive from Watertown) and let me tell you – there’s no better way to show you’re thinking of Boston than to stop by a Dunks.
Here’s an article about how Watertown Dunkin Donuts stayed open even during a lockdown.
http://www.buzzfeed.com/jessicamisener/dunkin-donuts-in-boston-are-still-open-during-lockdown?s=mobile
It’s been a rough week, but no one can take our coffee from us.
Stay safe Jacqui! And stay caffeinated, too!
Love your friday favorites! I’ve been reading your blog for years. Trying to start my own over at Wecomefromny.com :)
White Chocolate Wonderful PB is quite possibly my all-time favorite!
What? Grapes in grilled cheese?! Never heard of such a thing. This list is full of all things awesome. It was the perfect accompaniment to my morning coffee :)
Chocolate munchkins are a childhood favorite, especially the special ones they sell at Halloween time. <3