We’re supposed to be sharing our favorite websites this week, but friends suggested this isn’t the appropriate time for me to be honest. It’s a family-friendly blog, after all.
In all seriousness (or not) I have several go-to websites for the basic necessities in life:
When I want to laugh: Damn You Auto Correct is the site I visit when I want gut-twisting, tear-producing laughter in 30 seconds or less. It’s a collection of hilarious text message auto-corrections and one of my very favorite places on the web.
When I want to eat: I love to cook, and I also love trying new recipes. One of my favorite sites is allrecipes.com. Their advanced search feature allows me to inventory what’s in my fridge, plug my findings into the ingredients list, and click to figure out what the hell I can make with turnips, brown sugar, and feta cheese. I’ve found some of my favorite recipes this way.
When I want connection with the writing world: When I was still wet behind the ears and confused about the publishing industry, I relied on agent Janet Reid’s blog to show me the ropes. Even now that I presumably know the ropes (and not in the way you’re thinking) I still go there daily for news, knowledge, inspiration, and a good chuckle.
When I want to be a stalker: I’ll admit it, I’m obsessed with statistics. I keep track of the Google Analytics stats for my own blog, this one, and the one I write for in my day job. I can tell you with a few simple mouse-clicks that Deb Eleanor’s Tuesday post was exceptionally popular in Russia. I also know that 253 readers arrived at The Debutante Ball via Twitter links in the last 30 days. Doesn’t it improve your life just knowing that?
So what websites do you count on to sustain your basic needs in life? Please share!
And if you’re a recipe hussy like I am, please share your favorite linkage!
Recipes? Me? Ha-ha-ha-ha! You know better than that. I can tell you where I go when I need an adorableness fix, though: cuteoverload.com. Best animal pics evah!
Oooh, thanks for the tip on cuteoverload.com. I’ll have to check that out!
Tawna
I’m also big in Japan.
I had forgotten about that advanced search feature at allrecipes – that has saved my (literal) bacon on more than one occasion.
Happy Friday, lovely!
Looks like you’ll have to learn both Japanese and Russian then.
Tawna
You and your google analytics are hilarious. I love this about you. And Damn You Auto Correct is the funniest. Hyperbole and a half is another.
I literally could spend hours poring over Google Analytics stats. What do I mean “could?” I HAVE spent hours doing this.
Tawna
I collect retro cookbooks – I’m always looking to bake something new. I found an old recipe card box, loaded with recipes, at an antique store in Ohio. I have some wonderful woman’s entire lifetime of family recipes. It’s like a glimpse into their world – I wonder how many parties, holidays, happy or sad occasions came and went with the cookies and cakes and such. I have an idea for a book in my head that I will call,”The Recipe Box.” 90K more words and I’ll have a best seller. 🙂
I have a couple retro cookbooks in my stash, too! I seldom make any of the recipes, but I do enjoy looking at them.
Tawna
Definitely think that food sites win the week….whether you use the recipes or merely dream about the yummy dish!
Apparently the Debs are quite food obsessed!
Tawna
I’m totally fascinated by the slow cooker pork with cranberry. I think I’ll have to try it. I have one go-to recipe for my slow cooker, and everyone else in the house is getting a wee bit sick of it.
If you decide to make it, email me first for a few modifications I’ve found that make it even better! 🙂
Tawna