FALL TREATS

Remember back in the good old days when it was nice and warm out, and popsicles were a good way to cool down? Well I have good news for you- those days aren't completely over! I am incorporating one of my favorite fall drinks, Baileys Irish Cream, and making something pretty tasty with them.

I decided I didn't want the good days to die out too soon- so I decided to incorporate one of my favorite fall drinks, Baileys Irish Cream, in to something pretty tasty with them.

INGREDIENTS:
 - baileys irish cream
 - instant espresso - mix to packages directions
 - milk substitute - like almond, soy or rice milk
 - popsicle molds

INSTRUCTIONS:
1 :  you will want to make sure you wash your popsicle molds really well, and dry them out - any residual water will freeze to the molds.

2 :  in your Popsicle molds- mix 3/4 Baileys, with 1/8 milk substitute and 1/8 espresso



3 :  put the tops of your molds on, put in the freezer and freeze overnight, or at least 6 hours, until completely frozen


4 :  remove from molds, and enjoy!

BUILDING AN OUTFIT FROM ONE PIECE

On a day to day basis, I don't look like much of a fashionista. Part of that is laziness and part of it is finances. But secretly I really do love fashion, and I enjoy putting outfits together. For my birthday I got this scarf from one of my coworkers:

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And I love it! But I'm trying to get together the perfect outfit to wear it with. It's a warmer fabric, so I feel like I can wear it year round. Here's what I'm thinking of pairing it with sometime this fall.

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What do you think? Any tips on how I could make a winter look with it?

FALL TV PICKS

TV is back! One of my favorite times of year, besides football and knitting weather, fall provides a new TV season! Now, things are a bit different than they used to be, where season starts seem to be a bit staggered and some seasons don't run the "standard" 22 episodes, but a shorter 10-15.

Nevertheless, I've got some return picks for everyone, and a couple new shows in the mix as well. (You will notice nothing with a laugh track, and nothing with a post-apocolyptic plot. I've given up on laugh tracks and I just can't watch any more Earth destruction.)

NEW GIRL:


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Entering it's 4rd season, I'm excited to see where New Girl will take us. It's got a cast that makes no one feel like the main character, and everyone has their own quirks that they bring to the table. Very funny, and although some of last season's events may make the beginning of this season a bit awkward, I have hope that they will recover. Definitely check it out, and you can catch up because seasons 1-3 are on Netflix!

RAMSEY'S KITCHEN NIGHTMARES:


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Sina mentioned this gem awhile back, and Gordon is back again this fall, running around America doing his best to "save" struggling restaurants. The first episode of this season (which is on Hulu, and appears to more of a second half of the spring season which is still available and a must watch) is a bit of a bust, heading back to some formerly visited restaurants, but has lots of Ramsey charm, and that's always ok by me.

THE ONLY WAY IS ESSEX:


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I'll admit, this pick isn't for everyone. And it's not right away this month (middle of October, actually), but it's a fun little reality show that has quite the back catalog to keep you entertained. It's a british reality show (again, with about 13 seasons available on Hulu) with a snappy running time of 30 minutes. Not too short and not too long. Just enough time to get used to the accents, catch a bit of drama, and marvel at how many parties they can throw in one season.

PARENTHOOD:


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It's all on Netflix for you to get caught up, and there are five glorious seasons to watch, but this week Parentlhood is back! And this show has everything for everyone. It's a little funny, a little dramatic, a little heartwarming, and always entertaining. There are so many characters that you are bound to fall in love with one of them, or see yourself or someone you know in them. I'll admit, I avoided this show for quite awhile, but finally I gave in and it was well worth the time investment.

SELFIE:


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So I just read the description on this one, and not only is it a comparison to Pygmalion (My Fair Lady) but it's about social media as a crutch to avoid in person relationships. Now, I don't want to say either of these plots are overdone (but they kind of are) but I'll be curious to see if they can make the concept seem new. For John Cho's sake, because he's great.

MULANEY:


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I'm kind of disappointed in this show. I know I haven't seen it yet, and I should be excited because John Mulaney is hilarious and fantastic and could be a great awkward leading character on a sitcom. But unfortunately, (and I know I'm breaking a rule I mentioned up top, but I forgot about this one) it's got a laugh track. I feel like if you are genuinely funny (and an excellent writer) you shouldn't need a laugh track. We'll know when we should. Still, I'll watch. Maybe it'll be good...

What are you excited about this fall? Let us know!!

PUMPKIN TREATS GALORE

I hate to say it, but it seems that Fall has found us again. Not that I do not enjoy Fall... But I know what follows it- and in Minnesota- that is not something that I look forward to...

This is the time of year that I like to lie to myself most, and have usually end up going through the steps of grief- starting with denial, which then turns in deep cold shivery depression- which then turns in to the winter blues- and so on so fourth...

Anyways................ this year I have decided that rather than going in to a 8 - 9 month slump, I am going to be optimistic... THAT'S RIGHT! Optimistic! In order to do that, I am going to be doing a fall series with sweets, treats and other yummy things to help boost me out of my moody slump.

To start, I thought it only fitting to do a Fall Flavor Round-Up- and what else do you think of when you think fall but Pumpkin! Heck Yeah the PSL is HERE!!!

1:  Pumpkin Chai Smoothie

2:  Creamy Penne with Pumkin Sauce

3: Pumpkin Ice Cream

4:  Pumpkin Pie Almonds

5:  Pumpkin Alfredo with Goat Cheese and Sage

6:  Pumpkin Mini Donuts

7:  Pumpkin Spice Iced Vietnamese Coffee

What do you like to make/eat for the fall?

Are you like me and can't get enough of Pumpkin?