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!
What I’m Reading:
It’s no secret that I love books. If I had my way, I’d live in a space like this. I know, I know. It’s not practical. I mean…we have earthquakes here in California (BTW, I’m currently knocking on wood). Every few months I go nutso on Amazon. Maybe it’s cuz I enjoy a package in the mail or maybe I love reading good books before bed. I just LOVE me some knowledge.
Knowledge is sexy/smart/productive/attractive/amazing. I’m happiest when I’m learning.
It’s just what I do.
Here’s my latest book loot!!
Tomato Butter
We already discussed what to do if you have a surplus of basil from you garden (Basil Infused Oil!). But what about tomatoes?? When we grew tomatoes at our old house, most of them never made it into the house because I had a habit of eating them directly off the vine. Oooops. If I was lucky, some made it into salads like this one and a delicious goat cheese pasta dish like this one.
And then there was tomato butter…
It’s sweet from the tomatoes and super buttery from….the butter!
It’s delicious on toasted bread and grilled fish/shrimp, and I imagine it would be amazing stirred into a pot of fresh pasta.
It’s basically an excuse to smear a whole lot of butter onto something. It’s full of tomatoes!
I love lists, Friday!
- The trouble with curation. Ahhh! What does my Pinterest board say about me?
- Cannot stop looking at the first picture of this pie.
- Well if this post doesn’t make you want a neon pink necklace, I don’t know what else will!
- Figure skating faces vs. diving faces. Scary yet…intriguing!
- My inner 8 year old just exploded with excitement over this recipe.
- Decorating with a toddler never looked so good!
- Celebrities read mean tweets. So bad/SO GOOD.
- I love looking at Retail Signs. Check out this roundup.
- Best of Black & White….I die… I hope I can pull it off in the new house.
- I had my first slutty brownie last week. THEY ARE INCREDIBLE.
- Honey themed ANYTHING is awesome in my book.
- I always wish I was better at thrifting. Love these tips.
- Do you watch Girls? Well here’s BOYS. (warning! language!)
- That shot with the three pans of strawberry rhubarb rolls? I die.
- Hipster Food. Have you seen this vegan website? I’m loving it!
There’s a new Joy the Baker Podcast this week. Bleazy Steez. We talk about our trip back to NYC. We finally got to hang out with Deb from Smitten Kitchen. She’s just as amazing as I thought she’d be.
My Bites Around the Net
Nicole from Dula Notes adapted my Pineapple Gin Punch.
Steph from Life in Limbo made my Pina Colada Ice Pops.
Kate from Eat Recycle Repeat made my Blueberry Pudding Cake gluten free!
Stephanie & David from Planet Dwell adapted my Coconut Maple Granola.
