Last night I snuck out for this:
So here’s what happened. I had just finished my take-out and was sitting on my couch in my pajamas with soaking wet hair around seven o’clock. I had big plans for the evening, which included my new book and a hot cup of tea. What can I say? I live on the edge. Anyways, Almanzo calls and tells me there is a big slice of almond cake and a glass of Cabernet with my name on it at the fancy shmancy Kendall-Jackson National Sales Meeting dinner.
I don’t turn things like that down.
“When do I have to be there?” I panted into the phone, throwing clothes around and up in the air while I searched for a suitable cocktail dress.
“Ummm…twenty minutes? There’s cake here.” He said. He always gives me great advance notice for events like this.
My hair was wet. I had coffee stains on my t-shirt. I WOULD NOT FAIL. There was cake on the line.
I don’t know how, but in a matter of twenty minutes I dried and straightened my hair, put on my make-up with a great smoky eye emphasis, put on a swanky cocktail dress and heels and even changed my nail polish.
The end result was worth it!
Hi, Rocky!
Let it be noted that while that looks like candied bacon on the cake, it’s actually candied toasted almonds. It was delicious.
This morning I drove though this:
To get this:
And now I’m stuck at the Honda for two hours while my car is serviced. Ahhh, the glamorous life I live.
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No pictures of the dress and pretty make up and nails?! No me gusta. I love last minute things like that. I can pretty much get ready in 20 minutes flat as well, including shower. It’s the clothes that always get me…
But for cake like that? And wine? Worth it.
Wow good for you for getting it together so quickly. Looks like it was worth it!!
The cake call is hilarious. And when something like cake is on the line I could throw my hair in a chignon and wiggle into a dress ASAP!
WOW that cake is beautiful! i’m thinking this should be your next culinary project…mini-cakes that look and taste just like that!
That cake looks totally worth trading in comfy couch sitting
call me crazy but i think bacon might have worked, too. and i wish you put up a picture of you on this post!! i want to see what you looked like =)
I read your blog everyday : ) dont comment, I think i might of once or twice, but just want to say I love your blog and wish you all the best with your book! How exciting that will be when it’s done, I know its alot of work Im sure!
The cake looks sooooooooooo good, that was worth getting out of the comfy clothes and going out for sure!!
Um yeah, I’d say that’s one call worth going out for!
What a guy 
And I had the exact same breakfast this morning! Was on the run and had no choice… enjoyed every bite!
Enjoy your day Jenna!
I am pretty impressed you can get all of that done in 20 minutes time! I can barely pull my hair together in 20 minutes, nevermind work magic with makeup!
That cake definitely looks worth the dressing/makeup frenzy! I used to be able to get ready that fast, but my hair has grown SO much since I last cut it in May that it’s impossible to deal with in a timely manner.
That cake looks so worth the effort!!! I’m impressed with you twenty minute dress job
Haha I’m very impressed you made it there in twenty! I have to say it sounds like every morning of my life
PB loves the starbucks oatmeal, even more than my HOMEMADE OLD FASHIONED OATS I make. WTF? I think it’s because of the cute container.
Have fun at Honda. Did you know I have a Honda too? His name is Harry.
Miss you girl!
Miss you too—take good care of my other half on Friday…he’s exhausted!
Whew. What a whirlwind of managing to be ready in 20 minutes AND to look pretty. You are my hero.
The cake looks totally worth it.
Your post so made me smile this morning. The hubs and I have to share a car until our other car gets in, and I had to spend about 4 hours at the dealership last week so they could service my car. This morning, I’m stuck at Starbucks b/c we just moved and we don’t have wifi yet. Yes, my life is glamorous as well.
I would spin around like the Tazmanian devil in a flurry to get ready for cake that good too. Best of luck with your car servicing, I know what a huge pain being on stand-by for car troubles can be. Best of luck to you!
I wouldn’t pass up an opportunity to eat cake, either. As much as I love a good book, sugar always wins out.
Hehehe! Awesome job on the quick getting ready! The candied bacon comment made me laugh – I’m sure you’ll get Jess @ HowSweet’s hopes up with that one!
Cake and wine: The Food Groups.
Gorgeous photos. Even though we got stiffed on the dress!
I’d drop everything to go to something like that! Sounds fabulous
I’d drop everything for almond cake, too! Holy cow, that looks amazing!! Almond is one of my very favorite flavors on the planet!
It takes me 20 minutes to blowdry my hair alone ha. You have mad skillz!
So fast! But then again…I would bust my butt for cake like that, too! Looks amazing!
Wine and cake – what better reason to get ready in a hurry? Looks amazing.
PS: ultra charming very short vid ‘Kiki and Coco’ in Paris:
http://tinyurl.com/npt7ze
spontaneous cake opps are always necessary to take advantage of. worth the trip, i’d say!
anddd show us your dress, heels, nails, smokey eyes. you’re too pretty not to show us. GO.
Um, yeah! Totally worth it! That cake looks delicious. I bet you looked gorgeous too. It’s amazing how fast we can get ready in a time crunch.
Holy moly, that cake looks GOOOD. Simple, and delicious.
You are too funny Jenna!!
Hope ya had a great night
Ooh a fun event! Glad you were able to make it. Where’s the pics of your outfit?!
Seriously. I need someone to call me for an emergency cake meet up.
There definitely would not have been a nail polish color change-up, but you’d be amazed at how fast I am at black eye-liner application.
Oh my!
Perfect nightcap!
You have an amazing bf- who recognizes your love for all things yum!!
Nice. I get ready super quick too. This morning I had 30 minutes from bed to door. Finished in time to eat breakfast (of course).
What a great impromptu night.
Good for you for going! Once I’m in my PJs for the night, there is no turning back for me. If I absolutely must go out (say, for an emergency ice cream purchase), I can guarantee it will be in my PJs.
I had something VERY similar to this at work today. it was an “Almond-Blueberry Torte” It was so dense and I had a mighty piece. It needed a cup of espresso but was delicious without
. When in Rome right? Looks phenomenal!! Almanzo is a keeper.
I would have changed my clothes in a matter of mere minutes for that cake too!
Wish we could have seen a pic of you (and the boy) in your swanky cocktail dress. I drove thru Sbux today too. Oh, how I miss their perfect oatmeal – why is it so dang delicious? It’s out of a damn bag for heaven’s sake!
I might get that oatmeal and starbucks tomorrow before heading to the dentist, that is, after my trainer tortures me for 40 minutes.
How did you have time for the nails? Great job getting all put together for the cake and wine so quickly!! You’re my hero
That cake looks amazing. And I love Kendall Jackson vino!
Oh my heavens…that cake. I need…need…need that.
I’m pretty fast at getting ready, but doing ALL of that in 20 min? You’re superwoman!
I really, really NEED to eat that cake. If you had to guess the recipe, could you? And could you pass it on? I’d love you (even more) forever…