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January 21, 2014

Outfitting: Statement Necklaces

Outfitting: Statement Necklaces

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Every since I cut my hair short, I’ve been obsessed with statement necklaces. When my hair was a bit longer I rocked more bold/big earrings. If you’re waring a simple outfit, big bold necklaces are a great way to make a statement.  Here you can see the colorful ones that I’m keen on right now. If you have a black & white striped shirt or even a white tee they would be a fantastic accessory. Pair it with a blazer and you are GOOD TO GO.

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January 20, 2014

Pizza Waffles

Pizza Waffles // shutterbean

Pizza Waffles!! HELLO, crispy savory waffles fortified with Italian herbs, Parmesan cheese and mozzarella. I see you getting dipped into warm marinara. Look at you, you saucy little thang!  Breakfast for dinner has reached a whole new level.

Pizza Waffles // shutterbean

One of my readers (Hi Julie !!) left a comment on the Malted Waffle recipe last week saying that she adapted the recipe to make PIZZA WAFFLES. The second I read that I KNEW I had to have them. I mean…RIGHT?

Pizza Waffles // shutterbean

Here they are. Look at these beauties! How can we possibly top this level of deliciousness? How about we sandwich mozzarella in between two waffles and GRILL them in my  panini press. Now we’re taking it to ANOTHER LEVEL.

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January 18, 2014

My Everyday Life: Week 3

Here’s what this past week looked like:

A flower on a lichen covered rock.

My Everyday LIfe: Week 3

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January 17, 2014

I love lists, Friday!

i love lists friday

  1. What happens when you hurl water balloons at intimidating bald men & take photos of it.
  2. Wes Anderson’s Slow Motion Scenes.  1:04 is one of my favorite moments on film EVER.
  3. The Art of the Subject Line. They usually stump me.
  4. Don’t try to impress your friends. Try to impress your heroes. 
  5. These noodles look super good! I’m sure Casey would love this dish.
  6. News report from 1981 about the internet. Wow. Just. WOW.
  7. This hiker!! I love this video.  He’s got sparkle eyes.
  8. I want a caftan. I just want someone else to sew it for me.
  9. We’re getting Dunkin’ Donuts in Northern California!
  10. Spray paint your trophies! What a cool idea.
  11. What a way to look back at 2013. Hula, you inspire me.
  12. A story about toast in San Francisco. I hope my brother reads this.
  13. Stay At Home Dad Writes Post-Its for His Wife. This made me smile.
  14. This Raspberry Jam Crostata would be a perfect afternoon treat.
  15. Loved reading this article about how being a mom has turned into a competitive sport. 
  16. I really hope this story about Jennifer Lawrence is true.
  17. What happens when a food writer can’t taste?
  18. This dress made me pine for dinners outdoors and juicy strawberries with lime. Sigh…

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HEY!!! I did an episode of BONKERS AWESOME with Joy. Watch me help Joy straighten things up around her house. Hope you love the episode. We had so much fun making it! Check it out here.

There’s a new episode of the Joy the Baker podcast! First one of 2014 is here!

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Lemon Jelly Cake adapted my Pepper Turkey Pesto Panini

Divatastic Gladiator made my Salty Rocky Road

Not Quite Gourmet made my Salty Bourbon Caramels

To and Fromage made my Candied Citrus Peel

Mod City Mag made my Kale with Coconut & Sesame

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January 15, 2014

The Painkiller Cocktail

I am kind of a sucker for cocktails that come with a warning. So, Ahem.

Warning: THIS ONE IS CRAZY (in a good way). But– Beware. It’s a drink that goes down a little tooooooo smoothly. It’s sweet, TROPICAL and totally refreshing but all of a sudden, it sneaks up on you!

The Painkiller // shutterbean

The first time I had one was at a fabulous Tiki Bar called Forbidden Island in Alameda. We ended the night with a gigantic shared drink that was lit on fire…surrounded by 4 straws… The painkiller was just a drop in the bucket that night. That night ended in Taco Bell…7 layer burritos and nachos bell grande, OMG.

The Painkiller // shutterbean

The second time I had a painkiller, I was hanging out with the same friends in Carmel and we made a batch to reminisce over that crazy tiki bar night. What I remember  from our Carmel night is that three of the four of us were laying on the floor after drinking them feeling numb and saying, “OMG!!! IT REALLY IS LIKE A PAINKILLER!”  There’s just something wild about the combination of rum, pineapple juice, orange juice,  coconut cream and nutmeg. Painkiller is the perfect way to describe it. Who needs a chiropractor when you can have a cocktail?

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January 13, 2014

Tangerine Sherbet

Tangerine Sherbet // shutterbean

I remember being so frustrated/perplexed when my parents would get out of kick of my use of the word SHERBERT instead of sherBET when I was little. It took me years to figure it out and when I did, I noticed that I wasn’t the only person who said it that way. Sherbet like it’s a sure bet instead of sure, Burt. Oof.

Tangerine Sherbet // shutterbean

I had a lot of sherbet when I was growing up. I’m not sure why. I think it was something my grandma always had in her freezer and when we went out for ice cream, the color behind the glass at the store was like a DING DING DING, GET ME. Orange was my favorite flavor and I think it had to do with the time I had an Orange Julius with my friend Angela once at the mall when we weren’t supervised by adults.  I chased that creamsicle high for the rest of my childhood. So simple/so good.

Tangerine Sherbet // shutterbean

I was delighted to find this recipe in the Sunset Magazine because I had too many tangerines taking up real estate on my kitchen counter this week and an empty spot in our freezer waiting to be filled with a frozen treat. This sherbet is SUPER flavorful, very light & refreshing and a snap to pull together. If you decide to put a little splash of alcohol on top, we’d be fast friends.

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January 11, 2014

My Everyday Life: Week 2

Here’s what this past week looked like:

Reflection in the kitchen sink.

My Everyday Life: Week 2

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