Part of the fun in forming friendships is finding the similarities & differences you share with someone else. There’s nothing like an opportunity to tell your stories and parts of who you are to fresh ears. When we were about a year into our friendship and still learning about each other’s lives, I remember walking [...]
Monthly Archives: February 2012
Kale Cashew & Mint Slaw
February 27, 2012 – 12:00 am
A few weeks ago I went out to eat at restaurant near work and had the most AH-mazing kale slaw. It was a special and will probably not to be on the menu again (at least that’s what the waiter said). How am I to resist a special kale slaw? It’s my kryptonite! My coworker [...]
My Everyday Life: Week 8
February 25, 2012 – 2:14 pm
Here’s what this week looked like: Saturday morning breakfast. Semifreddi’s Cinnamon Twist challah is INSANITY.
I love lists, Friday!
February 24, 2012 – 12:00 am
Friends lift you higher! The sooner you realize that, the happier you’ll be! DIY Easy Skin Toner. I need to talk to Joy abut this one. This blog is so beautiful. And their house? I die. Chain Link Bread! We are all connected now. YAY. I am strangely drawn to these colors. Vegan Bear Claws? [...]
Earl Grey Chocolate Cake
February 22, 2012 – 10:08 am
Food blogs are funny. If you look at this picture, you might assume that I had a neighbor/ friend over for tea. In reality I was standing on a chair, trying not to make a lot of noise while my 3 year old napped away in his room upstairs. I was also trying really hard [...]
Orange Spiced Cashews
February 21, 2012 – 10:20 am
When I have company over I like to make some type of nut concoction. Nuts round out a cheese plate and they are usually appreciated by people who are vegan & gluten free (as long as you use the appropriate ingredients). These orange spiced cashews evoke images of Darjeeling Limited. It’s totally the combination orange [...]
MY FAVORITE KITCHEN TOOLS: PART 1
February 20, 2012 – 12:00 am
One of the most popular emails I get is “I’m working on a wedding registry, can you tell me what essentials I should put on it?” So here you go! The SHUTTERBEAN kitchen could not operate without these items:
My Everyday Life: Week 7
February 18, 2012 – 4:07 pm
Here’s what this past week looked like: This license plate says MWUHAHA. I was thoroughly amused by this on my commute to work.
I love lists, Friday!
February 17, 2012 – 12:00 am
Ron Swanson Embroidery! Does it need an explanation?! Katie’s photography inspires me to no end. I could watch/have watched these gorgeous videos ALL DAY LONG. 1 shirt, styled 5 ways! I heart numero uno! Mini cakes made in cans. BRILLIANT! I love that this post starts with Let’s fry our breakfast. Umm OK! This muffin [...]
Highlights from the Alt Summit:
February 16, 2012 – 12:00 am
It’s been almost a month since I was at the Alt Summit in Salt Lake City…. Yeah, I’m a little behind. I finally carved out a little time to go over my notes from the trip and now I’m ready to digest them! Even though this conference wasn’t a Food Blog conference, it left me [...]
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