June 2, 2023

I LOVE LISTS

I am teaching a Meal Prep Class over zoom June 11 9AM-12PM PST.

May 31, 2023

Shutterbean Grill Accessories

Shutterbean Grill Accessories!

I am the grillmaster of my family. Do you know what it takes to be a grillmaster? Grill tools and a good sense of timing. You also have to know how/when to check on things. That takes time & experience. I’ve been grilling for almost 20 years!

I’ll be doing a lot of grilling this summer and I figure it was time I make a list of my essentials so I have something to reference when I’m getting ready to go outside and grill.

I did make a party prep list so I am already ready for a bbq party this summer!

Shutterbean Grill Tools

Enamel Baking Sheet
Dish Towel (for wiping things!)
Lighter (to light the fire)
Thermometer (if you need to check on temp of meat)
Platter (you will need to put cooked food on something)
Basting brush (bbq saucing needs)
Sauce dish (holding the sauce) I use a creamer container)
Grill Brush Scrub (a must co clean!)
Cutting Board (it’s nice to have if you’re ready to cut things up)
Giant Fork (great for poking things and picking things up)
Enamel Dish (hold things you’re bringing in and out)
Spatula + Tongs (MUST HAVES!)
Knife (It’s good to have a knife handy)

Something I forgot to add to the list- a good beverage! It’s also nice to have a Bluetooth speaker to listen to when you’re working at the grill.

Here’s a list!

Did I miss anything?

Thanks for reading my favorite Shutterbean Grilling Accessories!

LISTS

May 29, 2023

Intentions for the Week

Intentions for the Week- Week 22 in 2023

Happy Monday, friends!

Thank you to all veterans who have sacrificed their lives for our country. We’ve got baseball this weekend to celebrate. I had an art date with friends on my deck this weekend and had a blast. I’ll keep this short and sweet. Cooper graduates from 8th grade this week!!!

Here’s info for the class I’m teaching!

JUNE 11 – 9AM-12PM PST on zoom

It’s a busy one.

Here are my Intentions for the Week-

my everyday life, Photography

May 28, 2023

My Everyday Life Week 21

Here’s what this past week looked like- My Everyday Life Week 21

My child is a base stealer. Championship game time!

Don’t forget to look up!

An old veteran gave me a paper crane he made.

LISTS

May 26, 2023

I LOVE LISTS

I love Jeff Bridges so much.
Things that come travel sized.
The best scenic train rides in the U.S.
These outdoor adventure hotels give me major wanderlust.
Neon glow of alleys in Tokyo.
Linen dresses: one / two / three / four
How many calories can you burn cleaning a kitchen?
I need to reshoot these oatmeal raisin cookies. 2008!
Portraits of drag queens in & out of costumes.
The next generation of American cheese.
I’ve always wanted to make my own baked beans.
The fashions of female teenagers in the 1920s.
How your phone can teach you mindfulness.
See also: how to break up with your phone.
RIP Tina Turner.
One phrase in 20 accents.
All this architecture is so fascinating.
Photos of the cosmos are incredible.
I’m sharing some of my journal pages on my substack!
Daydreaming of this resort in Thailand. WOW.

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I am teaching a Meal Prep Class online next month. If you’re on my newsletter, you’ll get the details.

LISTS

May 22, 2023

Intentions for the Week

Intentions for the Week- Week 21 in 2023

Happy Monday, friends!

Busy weekend for us. My Dad got married! Cooper had baseball and won his tournament. I AM SO SLEEPY and need to catch up on some rest this week. Anywho!

Here are my Intentions for the Week-