July 26, 2013

I love lists, Friday!

6 Harsh Truths That Make You a Better Person.
I want to wear this Whole Outfit!!!
Rachel outsmarts squirrels in such an awesome way!
Clearly Identify the Habits of Fear. SO GOOD.
New York in the Summer of 69! I love their style.
I loved reading this post about Modern Etiquette & Dietary Restrictions.
The Pioneer Woman has great reminders on how to freeze foods!
Baguette Me Nots…need I say more?
I feel very lucky to live in California.
Sarah James has me wanting to meditate!
HOORAY to AB Chao for speaking her truth!! XOXOXO
Have you seen this NEVER WET stuff? My mind is BLOWN.
How to Have a Bikini Body in 2 Easy Steps!!
I love when logos go wrong.…What does that say about me?
Strawberry Tuxedo Cake for the win!
Lisa’s series on Parisian Storefronts pleases the font geek in me!
What a great post about emails to & from bloggers!
The Secret to Before & After Weight loss Photos. So THAT’S how it’s done…

I DID NOT SIGN UP FOR THIS FRICTION! A new Joy the Baker Podcast is up! This week we talk about Suze Orman’s Podcasts,, The Skimm & word associations!

THANK YOU to The Kitchn for including me in their 15 FOOD INSTAGRAM ACCOUNTS YOU SHOULD FOLLOW post! I’m @tracyshutterbean on Instagram if you wanna see!

Ladyaubs made my Candied Citrus Peel for a cake!

Chez Us adapted my Italian Fries

Embracing Brooklyn adapted my Peanut Butter Banana Frozen Yogurt

A Teaspoon of Happiness adapted my Asian Slaw with Wasabi Soy Dresing

Make Great veganized my Zucchini Banana Flaxeed Muffins

About a Boy made my Raspberry Peach Buckle

Knight and Day Events made my Baked Cinnamon Sugar Doughnuts

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July 24, 2013

Cucumber Watermelon Popsicles

Cucumber Watermelon reminds me of being a tween. Except we didn’t call it tween back then. It was just the super awkward time between 7th grade and high school. In 8th grade, I really wanted to wear deodorant because it meant you were one step closer to being grown. Well, that and sports bras, Doc Martens, liquid eyeliner, and bangs with too much hairspray. I think my first dip into the deodorant world was with the zesty Cucumber Watermelon Teen Spirit variety. It just seemed like the right thing to do. I mean, who doesn’t want their pits to smell like Watermelon Jolly Rancher mixed with the synthetic smell of chemical cucumber? Cucumber watermelon was ALLLLLLL the rage back then but the thought of eating those two things at the SAME TIME was…blasphemy. At least in my tween head.

And this is that very flavor in popsicle form. Thankfully we’ve grown out of that not eating Cucumber & Watermelon TOGETHER phase. Now, we’re grown and there’s no crying to Boys II Men (most of the time) and no trying to force these legs into wearing boxers as shorts during volleyball practice! Hallelujah. Cucumber watermelon might be the scent of my 8th grade innocence…without the peer pressure & hormonal drama.

Also I can now dip a popsicle in a cup of vodka or gin if I’m having a rough day cuz I’M GROWN.

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July 22, 2013

My Latest Cookbook Additions

I’ve been on a cookbook collecting BINGE. I think Casey gets scared when he sees another book-sized package at our front door. I loooooove good cookbooks. What can I say? If you’re looking for new additions to your cookbook library or you’re wanting to get a Cancer (you’re late!), Leo or Virgo a cookbook as a gift this summer, might I suggest….

my everyday life, Photography

July 20, 2013

My Everyday Life: Week 29

Here’s what this past week looked like:

I want this sign. Scissors included. Pretzel? Totally!

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July 19, 2013

I love lists, Friday!

You had me at avocado…for REAL.
Autocorrects make me giggle.
Kelsey has a beautiful way with words. Also! DRINKS!
70 Little Ways You Can Tell Someone Loves You
I thought I was a millennial, but I maybe I’m stuck in between that & gen-x
This post made me teary & also serves as a good remember that life is SHORT.
CTFD. It’s the latest method in parenting. I’m on board!
6 Things Happy People Never Do. I want to be happy!
I love the new website design for Spoon Fork Bacon!
This Hipster Wedding Infographic made me snort.
19 Signs You’re Too Old for This Crap. HAHAHHAHA. Yes. Oof.
I MUST make these Grilled Salmon Skewers. Look at how pretty they are!
Awkward engagement photos are awkward. Outtakes are horrendous!
I’ll take two of these Golden Plum & Sage Cocktails!
Mom Outfits Day to Night! I love how little tweaks make a huge impact.
Would you press the button? If I had the vacation time, I would!

On episode 101– Clearing the Air — of the Joy the Baker Podcast, Joy & I talk about how we do our shopping. There’s also a good story about farts, blazers & boys who want to tell you their feelings. Enjoy!

I also want to note that I’m taking some time off from my High Straightenence column on Homefries. I’m spending the time I would normally allocate for organizing towards summer time fun with Cooper. He’s at Camp Shutterbean and we’re loving it! I’m also toying with the idea of bringing my High Straightenence posts over here to Shutterbean. Would you be interested in organizing posts? Is there something else you’d like to see here? Let me know!

Also, thank you Tami for featuring Shutterbean on the blogs that you love series!

Life in the Bell Cave made my Coconut Date Rolls

Scaredy Cat Kitchen adapted my Charred Corn Salad.

The Usual Bliss made my Charred Corn Salad with beans!

Just One More Row... made my Thai Beef Salad with Herbs

Diner Junkie made my Espresso Glazed Baked Doughnuts

Fabulously Frugal made my Freezer Burritos

The Art of Natural Living made my Arugula Salad with Caramelized Onions, Goat Cheese & Walnuts

recipes

July 17, 2013

Cornflake Marshmallow Cookies

I wanted to write you this whole story about how my brother flew across country with a huge box full of cookies from Momofuku’s Milkbar for my birthday but I just got sucked in on Facebook and I don’t have the energy to go into detail. I don’t know how I get sucked into Facebook, but I do. I have a few people who are into Crossfit & Paleo (OMG!), a bunch of people just got new baby dogs, a friend had a baby and some other people are performing in bands and it’s all…

RIVETING STUFF.

I now interrupt your allocated 5 minutes (ahem, 50) of Facebook time to tell you about these cookies. These cookies are everything. I had them many many years ago when I was in New York and I’ve never had anything like them since. I always make a point to pick one up on my trips out to NY. These cookies are crunchy (cuz of the cornflakes!), buttery, chewy and almost toffee-like. The marshmallows makes them ooey & gooey and the peanut butter chips (my addition!) make them kind of savory and leads to mouth watering goodness. Also, they are GIANT.

**please note that in real life, my hands are giant**

I made the mistake of leaving 8 of them on the counter while Casey was working from home. A few hours later I got a text saying, “These cookies are dangerous!” And when I came home there was a measly half a cookie left! He felt bad, but he had no idea that I stashed 4 uncooked cookie dough balls in the freezer. One must always be prepared!

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July 15, 2013

Raspberry Peach Buckle

I’ve been buying raspberries with the intention of making dessert but every time I bring them home, I eat all of them. I suppose there are worst things to eat, but this vicious cycle has been getting in the way of me eating raspberry cake. And raspberry cake with a heavy dose of almond extract is what I’ve been craving.

Cake…Cobbler…Grunt…BUCKLE. Let’s talk about the giant elephant in the room. BUCKLE! What a funny word for something that’s cake-ish. Here’s a run down of the differences. Either way, Casey refused to say buckle when he asked for another slice. When I served it up and it wasn’t so easy to cut into perfect squares, I called it a buckle. It’s like a cake that you spoon out.

I call it OH WOW I LOVE THE SWEET JUICY PEACHES, TART RASPBERRIES AND ALMONDY CAKE THAT’S REALLY A BUCKLE… THING. I think you’ll agree that this is the perfect name when you try a bite yourself. That and WHOA, Dude, WHOA.