You've made it to Friday, which means it's time to treat yourself to a roundup of links we love. Go ahead, procrastinate a little.

Peasant food, no more.

Today: where we stand.

If you haven't heard, the season three premiere of Portlandia is tonight. It's time to close your laptops early (get outta there!) and get cooking -- we've got the perfect Portlandia-themed dishes to make for tonight, and clips to go alongside. Beef up, or in the spirit of fandom, watch them again. Then name your dinner, grab a few cups of tiny coffee, and enjoy the show. 

It's crunch time folks, and the time is nigh to prepare yourself for the onslaught of holiday festivities (if you haven't already).

There are few slates as blank -- and as delicious, and as quick -- as a bowl of rice. Which, of course, makes it perfect for a weeknight. Here are our 7 favorite things to do with it -- and don't forget, it's a great way to use up leftovers!

When there's a chill in the air, and the leaves start to fall, and you dust off that peacoat from the back of your closet, there are few things more appealing than a hot bowl of soup. Cozy up with one of these recipes, and maybe -- maybe! -- you'll start to embrace the new season.

It's October, people, which means: bring on the apples. Whole apples, juice, cider, sauce -- we're ready to start embracing the season, one apple-y dish at a time. Here are 10 to get you started.