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September 7, 2013

My Everyday Life: Week 36

Here’s what this past week looked like:

I wish my coffee could refill itself.

My Everyday Life: Week 36

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September 6, 2013

I love lists, Friday!

I LOVE LISTS FRIDAY!

  1. Nature is just AWESOME sometimes. What a great story.
  2. Who doesn’t loooove good weeknight meal recipes?
  3. When celebrities were young….hehehe
  4. Mom & 4 year old collaborate on art. LOVE THIS.
  5. I should print this out and post it in my kitchen.
  6. I’ve really got to step up my guest room game!!!
  7. VINTAGE TARGET! How cool is that??
  8. 10 Unbelievable Diet Rules Backed by Science. 
  9. 41 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Date a Photographer.  HAHA!
  10. Richard Simmons Twerking. Nuff said.
  11. Really makes you want to go to Burning Man, doesn’t it?
  12. Now THIS is dessert!
  13. Three words  Vegan Kahlua Hot Fudge. 
  14. I MUST make this Rice Krispy Treat Milkshake!!!
  15. Have you checked out Clementine Daily? It’s the most beautifully designed website!
  16. Cooper & I are obsessed with this song. He’s WAY into the video too.
  17. I’m currently spending my commutes listening to Rob Lowe read his book. It’s GREAT!!!

but wait theres more

There’s a new Joy the Baker Podcast coming up soon! But did you listen to last week’s episode?  I talk about my experience seeing Oprah! 

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Rosewensian made my Peach Arugula Corn Pizza

Victoria Sponge Pease Pudding  also made my Peach Arugula Corn Pizza but with whole wheat flour!

Geek Domestique adapted my Goat Cheese Arugula Tomato Pizza

A Teaspoon of Happiness made my Tomato & Artichoke Penne

Bea’s Bites made my Honey Lime Drumsticks

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September 4, 2013

Out & About: Chicago Edition

OUT & ABOUT // CHICAGO

Chicago trip!!! It was GREAT. It was SHORT. I want to go back. I wish I could have spent more than a full day there, but when I think about it, I got to see a lot in such a little amount of time. I was going to post these in My Everyday Life series last week but then I realized that there’s too many of them. So here we go! Out & About: Chicago Edition!

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September 3, 2013

Prosciutto & Fig Panini


Prosciutto & Fig Panini // shutterbean

Reason #328 why you need a panini pressPROSCIUTTO & FIG PANINI. Because juicy black missions figs (which are currently in season) are sandwiched between salty prosciutto, peppery arugula, creamy brie & mozzarella and sweet fig jam in this extraordinary panini. You are kinda missing out.

Prosciutto & Fig Panini // shutterbean

It’s like a fancy salad meets a fancy sandwich.

Prosciutto & Fig Panini // shutterbean

A sweet and savory crispy crunchy OMG look at those sexy grill marks SANDWICH. Need anymore reasons?

I’m here to discuss!

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August 31, 2013

My Everyday Life: Week 35

Here’s what this past week looked like:

On the way home from Chicago. I’m gonna have a separate post for those pictures!

My Everyday Life: Week 34

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August 30, 2013

I love lists, Friday!

 I LOVE LISTS FRIDAY

  1. 15 Things You Must Absolutely Know About Social Media (this is hysterical)
  2. S’mores + Cookies = Smookies  Gaby is a genius.
  3. MMMM Polenta Lasagna Stacks. Awesome idea.
  4. Oh cool! You Can Print on Post-Its. 
  5. This made me giggle. Especially the last part.
  6. I like this Faux Roman Shade trick. We might have to do it here..
  7. And suddenly I’m craving crepes.
  8. These Grilled Asian Pork Burgers would score major points with the hubs.
  9. Hoarder Mid Century Modern TRANSFORMED! Whoa. Bust out your Purell.
  10. Inspiring Quotes from Comedians. So good.
  11. What it’s like to play Skyler White on Breaking Bad. Yikes!
  12. Facebook Makes Us Sadder and Less Satisfied. No kidding.
  13. 30 Signs Your Almost 30. This is hysterical because it’s TRUE.
  14. What a beautiful post about marriage. 
  15. I’m kind of excited for Autumn. This smoothie might be the reason.
  16. 8 Things They Don’t Tell You When You Start a Food Blog (SO REAL)
  17. I added the Weelicious Lunch Cookbook to my library. IT’S SO DANG GOOD!

butwait2

There should be a new Joy the Baker Podcast soon! We recorded it and it just needs to be edited/posted. Stay tuned.

My friend Amy wrote about our Oprah experience here.

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Eat Your Heart Out made my Corn Lime Zucchini Pizza 

Miemonster Chronicles made my Coconut Curry Chicken & Rice 

The Cheesy Kitchen was inspired by my Frozen Burritos

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August 28, 2013

That time I saw Oprah…

Tracy Shutterbean MEETS OPRAAAAAAAAH

Hello friends!

I just got back from a SUPER quick trip to Chicago and unfortunately don’t have a recipe for you today. BUT! I have a good reason. I traveled with my friend Amy (who worked hard at getting tickets) to see the live taping of Oprah and Dr. Brené Brown’s Lifeclass!!!!!!!! It was surreal/glorious/life-changing and ahhhh-mazing. I left feeling completely inspired and feel ready to do some serious life work. I also really want to go back to Chicago. That city is awesome and I wanted to eat at SOO many places but only had the chance to eat three meals there. Boo!

Tracy Shutterbean MEETS OPRAAAAAAAAH

Anyways, I need to get settled back in our routine here, but I just wanted to say HELLO and let you know I’m thinking about you. I’ll most likely be chatting with Joy about seeing Oprah on our podcast  and am working on a post about my experience & trip to Chicago, so STAY TUNED.

But for now…. OMG OPRAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH. She was sitting in that empty chair right behind us. We were freaking out!