The Friday Files

Hello, dear friends.  I hope that you all had a good week.  Today the weather is nothing short of spectacular.  I'm planning on listening to my new book on a nice long walk.  Then again, I may slack off and hop in the car, roll down the windows, and listen to it on my way to Marshalls.   

Do you remember this gorgeous hunk of a man?  

Here is a tour of Cary Grant's former home.

By the way, Cary was my first crush.  My parents brought me to Radio City Music Hall at Christmastime when I was about seven years old and Charade was the featured movie.  I exited the theater with a rapid heartbeat and beaucoup butterflies in my tummy.

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This house tour video of Robert Downey Jr.'s home is extremely entertaining.

Over 50 table setting ideas can be found here.

How would you like to wake up to this sandwich in the morning?  You can find the recipe right here.
Btw... I sent this link to the Mister.
Hopefully, he'll get the hint.

 Here are eleven French recipes that will help you warm up your weekend.

De rien.
After four years of French, I had to google the French translation for you're welcome.


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If you're planning on cooking Thanksgiving dinner for the first time, here are 10 essential kitchen tools that you will need in your kitchen.


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I love acorn squash.  
Here are 11 scrumptious recipes for stuffed squash.

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We hosted a dinner party a while back.  As part of the dessert, the Mister made madeleines which were a big hit.  He served them in colorful paper bags and put in enough in them to take home.  
You can find the post here.

A guest texted me the next day to say the bag was empty by the time they got home. 

Here is a list of the best madeleine recipes.


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Years ago, I decided to make miniature cupcakes for my book club.  I made them the day before and put them in Tupperware until the party.  They looked so cute but by the time I served them they were stale.  How you can prevent that from happening to you and other valuable tips on the almighty cupcake can be found right here.

And last but certainly not least... I forgot to wish you Happy Sandwich Day.

If you want to celebrate this auspicious occasion with a free sandwich this article lists the restaurants. 

Are you planning on sitting at home and vegging out this weekend?
Here's a list of the top 50 TV shows of 2017.


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Is there a trip to NYC in your future?  
Here is a list of the best places to eat according to a native New Yorker. 


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Are you unknowingly damaging your phone?  
Here's a list of no no's that you should never do.
Btw... I'm guilty of 4 of them.

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A certain someone in our household received a traffic ticket this week.  He will remain nameless.
Here are some tips on getting out of a ticket. 
I sent this link to my girls.  
Hopefully, they won't need it.


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Anyone you know planning a honeymoon?  Here's a list of the best places to visit according to the month that the wedding takes place.  I sent this link to the Mister just in case he wants to surprise me with a second honeymoon.

What am I talking about?
Every day is a honeymoon in Preppy Empty Nesterville.

Until next time...

Amazing Avenue