Is it possible that the ghouls and garish amounts of candy that is Halloween was really only one week ago? I feel like there was a huge build up and then POOF! It was gone.
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Speaking of the holidays, would you hate me if I said I’m putting up my Christmas tree this weekend?
Will the fact that I’m also planting spring daffodils make it any better?
Smudge announced that there are only 8 Sunday’s left until Christmas. And if you’re reading this over the weekend you can count that down to 7 so I’m thinking it’s high time. I’m a Christmas girl at heart afterall.
I might chalk all of these headlong plans into the holidays are due to the switcheroo to Daylight Saving and that now by 5:00 pm my kitchen is cast into complete and utter darkness. And I’m kinda digging it that way. It’s time to hibernate, cozy up and really dig into the holiday season.
And that leads us right into this week’s Friday Faves…
If you find Daylight Savings confusing and annoying (food bloggers, they feel our pain!), you’ll love this. “You have to come with me! We’re going to a place where Daylight Saving doesn’t exist… They call it Arizona.”
“Don’t compare yourself to everybody else and don’t try to do exactly what somebody who is successful .. and making it big. Don’t do exactly what they do. Do what you have a passion for! ” ~ HEY! I said that!
Man! I hate my voice, but I had a great time chatting magazine-making, blog-creating and ebook-generating in this podcast.
One of the best pies I’ve ever seen! I love that crust!
How awesome does this French Toast look?
Uh yeah, I think pumpkin spice mania has gone too far...
Sign me up for this amazing hot chocolate bar!
Be a better cook with these 5 easy steps you should always do.
I’m all about the holiday catalogs. Bring ’em on and let’s start our Christmas lists!
Will someone please invite me to a holiday party so I can wear this?
I’m totally buying these for my holiday table. And they’re SO cheap!
My friend Kelley gave me some of her amazing canned goods (in my opening photo, she’s a talent!) She would LOVE this shirt.
I’ve been waiting for this cookbook to arrive—YES! It’s here!—and then impulsively bought this one too. Stunning.
I showed off my new arrow necklace from this amazing jewelry designer in yesterday’s recap post. And this is where I bought my Loved charm necklace that sits along with it. I love them all.
Break out the karaoke machine or roll up the car windows tight –> get your November playlist here.
Could you live here? I really don’t think I could.
Break out the Kindles or head to the library –> 40 books by women you should most definitely read.
I bought this new skincare stuff when I was at The Spa at Stein Eriksen Lodge for Better Blog Retreat. I LOVE it! You can buy it here.
Travel alert! This food blogger says where to eat when you’re in Napa Valley,
and…
A local food lover’s guide to eating it all at Seattle’s Pike Place Market.
Holiday travel is nearly here. You’re going to need this.
Blog Business
I’m sharing a big list of what I learned from some of my favorite bloggers here. There’s plenty to read so I’m keeping this short.
And now…This Week’s 5 Recipes That Caught My Eye
Butternut Spaghetti Carbonara
This pasta. I want it every day. Recipe here.
How to Bake Crispy French Fries
Forget the fryer, your oven is where it’s at. Recipe here.
Cider Brined Pork Chops
Fall is calling and so are these pork chops. Recipe here.
Boozy Beef and Butternut Tacos
The secret to this recipe is all in the butternut squash crema sauce. Oh, and the booze. Recipe here.
Peanut Butter And Dark Chocolate Skillet Cookie
All hands on deck, and extra spoons for this ultimate shared dessert. Recipe here.
Have a great Friday and a great weekend everyone.
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Shinee
Awesome list, Heidi! I pretty much want to comment on every single share. Haha But that apartment is TINY! I think I just developed claustrophobia by just watching it. Have to admit, though, they utilize the space quite efficiently! And that carbonara! Looks to die for!
Kelli @ The Corner Kitchen
I always love your Friday Faves, so I’m feeling especially excited to see my pork chops up here this week :) Thanks so much, Heidi!!
Erin | The Law Student's Wife
Thanks so so much for including my tips Heidi!! I always look forward to this posts, so I feel all warm and bubbly :) Have a great weekend (and bring on the Christmas. I’m ready as long as I don’t get denied my Thanksgiving sides beforehand)
Aggie
Goodness…I think it might be 7 weekends now. Gulp.
Thanks for linking to those cookbooks! I’m intrigued by the fresh & light one!
I need a new skincare routine! Love your Friday posts!
Emily @ Life on Food
I was on vacation for 4 days and came back to stack of catalogs a foot high.I love it! And that skillet cookies, oh my!
Millie | Add A Little
Love the round up Heidi! I love the look of the carbonara and I love making fries in the oven!
Kristen
I have like 16 zillion tabs open now because I’m clicking on all of your awesome shares. Thank you!
Beth
I will not hate you, but would rather ask you nicely to refrain from Christmas decorating until November 12th….in respect of our Veterans and to observe Remembrance (Veteran’s US) Day respectfully.
Very good point. And a great excuse not to. Have a great weekend and glorious Veterans Day!
Sandy @ ReluctantEntertainer
LOVE love love your Friday Faves. Only 8 more weekends? No! {love Smudgy, too!}
Marissa
So much great stuff on this list – sheesh! A couple of things to add – love Donna Hay, but did you also know that Prune was released this week? I love, love Gabrielle Hamilton – Blood, Bones & Butter is one of my favorite books ever.
Love CB2 for everything holiday entertaining – have you seen their simple white platters – cheap and awesome. http://www.cb2.com/search?query=platters
Have a wonderful weekend!
I haven’t checked out Prune! I am ON IT! Thanks for the tips and the extra links, love it!
naomi
love the recipe picks and those Donna Hay books – the best! I have and love both of those.
Abby @ The Frosted Vegan
Ugh, daylight savings is a PAIN. Why is it dark at 5pm?Boo!! Also, that cookie at the bottom, yesplease!
jude
Something strange has happened to your site. It takes forever to connect. This morning I timed it because the slowness has become so annoying. It took 1 minute 17 seconds !! Something is definitely wrong. This only happens with your site not all the other ones I follow.
Thanks Jude, I’ll look into it!
molly yeh
i’ve never made a pork chop before… but that photo is so gorgeous, i think i must soon!