A FiPS Guide To Holiday Movies

When it comes to holiday movies, we've got way to many choices these days: It's a Wonderful Life on NBC, Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer on CBS, some Lifetime movie about a strong woman overcoming a large emotional obstacle around Christmas time starring Meredith Baxter, no doubt. But let's face it -- we can't spend all of our holiday vacation watching movies. We need to devote some of that time to napping or trips to the mall for returning lame gifts (I'm lookin' at you, low-carb cookbook). So we here at FiPS have each selected our favorites, which we present, should you be looking for some typical (and no so typical) holiday movie suggestions. Enjoy, and have yourself a merry little whatever you celebrate this time of year! 

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A FiPS Guide To Thanksgiving Recipes!

Do you not suck at cooking? Are you still searching the Internets for something tasty to cook for Thanksgiving this year? Something that's not ketchup-drizzled hot dogs, diced and dropped into a bowl of Kraft mac and cheese? Look no further. We here at FiPS have pooled together our favorite turkey day recipes . There are dishes for everyone -- from vegetarians to sugar fiends, boozers and  those who can appreciate a pretty ass pie. Ennnnnjoy! Gobble.

BACON BRUSSEL SPROUTS (From Bitchy Mom)

INGREDIENTS:

• A bushell of Brussel sprouts
• A thing of bacon
• Balsamic vinegar
• Salt, to taste

DIRECTIONS:

1. Fry up an entire thing of bacon –– crispy!

2. Put aside, crumble.

3. Halve Brussel sprouts, cook in bacon fat (medium-high heat), cut side down until caramelized and brown and delicious looking. Don't stir! Let caramelize.

4. Add back in bacon, stir it all together.

5. Turn heat way down, add splash or two of balsamic vinegar, allow to reduce and mingle.

6. Serve warm and bask in the bacony glory.

I learned to make this dish because it seemed obvious that bacon would make Brussel sprouts way better. If you think you don't love this yummy sprout, you are wrong. Try this dish and find out why! 

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The FIPS guide to NOT getting sexually assaulted

It's late and you've had your fair share of drinks at High Dive. Now it's time to get home. Here's the FIPS guide to NOT getting sexually assaulted as you mosey down the treacherous streets of the Slope.

* First, make sure you're not wearing a short skirt. Just kidding, we don't slut shame around here.

* For God's sake, put the earbuds away. Don't you know there's been 14 sexual attacks since March?

* Check to make sure you're not low on pepper spray. NYC has specific rules about self-defense sprays. Pick some up from a licensed dealer, like Neergaard Pharmacies.

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