Here’s what this past week looked like:
It was my birthday on Saturday!
We spent the weekend with our good friends Amanda & Matthew in Carmel.
I’ll tell you more about that soon, but let me just say there was a lot of wine…
I love lists, Friday!
- OK OK! I’ll totally make my own yogurt now.
- I want my Fall Closet to look like this. Wait. It kinda already does.
- Holy kitchen transformation! When we remodel I’m going all white again.
- I know my husband would love it if I made this.
- Fantastic looking chips & salsa, anyone?
- I have a pair of shoes that need this treatment!
- 10 Unconventional ways to hang art. Awesome.
- When I get my decorate on, I’m gonna make a necklace holder like this.
- Please tell me you love Ira Glass as much as I do.
- What can you freeze? Great list!
- If you have a cat. You will understand why this is funny. JERKS!
- I love his enthusiasm for food. I really do. :44 is ME.
- Speaking of food. Look at what people eat around the world. Fascinating stuff!
- If you need some INSPIRATION, I’ve collected some good quotes.
Do you YOLO? What does that even mean? We discuss what we YOLO on the latest Joy the Baker Podcast.
Another 30 minute project DONE! Check out my latest High Straightenance post on Homefries.
My Bites Around the Net
The Greexican Sisters started a new blog & made my Brussels Sprouts Pizza. YAY!
Jim & Rayvn from Oregon Tale make my Freezer Breakfast Burritos. Nice job!!
Ameneh of Amnevore made a batch of my regular Freezer Burritos. Wahoo!
Carnival Cookies
Carnival Cookies! Are you thinking of funnel cakes, corn dogs, pink popcorn & cotton candy? Good.
Now think the opposite of that. Go on. Get your healthy cookie thinking cap on!
These cookies taste like a cross between banana bread, oatmeal cookies, trail mix & cracker jacks spiked with chocolate.
They’re even better when you freeze them and eat them on the fly with some hot tea or coffee.
Also good for when you want to:
- clean out the pantry
- get rid of brown bananas
- have an excuse to use coconut oil
- have cookies for breakfast and not feel guilty
Honey Lime Strawberries with Ice Cream
I’m writing this on a hot Sunday afternoon in Calistoga. We’re enjoying a sunny day with all of Casey’s family and I’m hiding out in a small dark room typing this.
Womp womp.
Of course the internet connection is slooooooooooooooow like molasses. And as I sit here waiting for this page to load, I keep thinking about expectations. I expect to get on a computer and have it magically work. I expect lightning fast internet speed just as much as I expect to dive into a bowl of strawberries and ice cream and know exactly what it will taste like.
But…things don’t always meet your expectations. Sometimes the lack of internet is just a higher power telling you that you should be spending time with your family (I’m almost done, honey!!). And sometimes strawberries and ice cream get shaken up and remind you how a few simple ingredients can elevate something basic into something amazing.
My Everyday Life: Week 32
Here’s what this past week looked like:
Real life. Cooper is curious about black sesame seeds.
I love lists, Friday!
- HOW TO WRITE. I can’t stop staring at that pencil with the eyeball.
- A fun little DIY involving washi tape! I’m obsessed with that stuff.
- Why Americans don’t know how to take a break. Sheesh. What’s wrong with us?!
- The Best Olympic Commentary. I’d love a crack at it…I’d be good.
- Food for thought! Raising Successful Children.
- Gimme these Blueberry Crumble Shortbread bars!
- Love love LOVE Helen Jane. She has another great/thoughtful post about blogging!
- Thinking of raising chickens? Jenny has you covered!
- I want this fort! FOR ME.
- I need to tattoo this on the inside of my eyelids.
- Cinnamon Toast Crunch Coffee Cake Bites. I just…I…omg.
- Congratulations to Kasey & Matt!! So excited for you two.
- SWITCH IT UP. Thanks for the reminder, Joy! I just bought rando nail polish cuz of you!
- I want this kitchen. K, thanks bye.
- I too am a Lakehouse girl!
Have you listened to the latest Joy the Baker podcast yet?? We take your questions about dealing with a quarter life crisis & going to a wedding without a date. Oh and I randomly profess my love for infinity scarves.
What can you organize in 30 minutes? I’ll show you on the latest High Straightenence. Challenge yourself to a 30 minute project this weekend.
My Bites Around The Net
Kim of The Domestocrat made my Mom’s Sour Cream Coffee Cake
Shelly of Vegetarian Ventures made my Honey Rosemary Lemonade sparkling!
Oh!! For the past few months most of my pictures for my I love lists post come from my Instagram.
You can follow me @tracyshutterbean!
SUMMER BOUNTY!
If you’re anything like me, you’ve got produce overflowing on your kitchen counter.
Are you freaking out over your SUMMER BOUNTY!?! I might be…
What should we do with all this fruit?? Make stuff!
