- A 40 hanger closet? Whoa!
- If you’re a mom, you can totally relate to this post about table manners.
- Summer Bucket List! This reminds me that I need to make mine!
- This salad looks incredible.
- Lemon Poppyseed Pancakes. Need I say more??
- I’m totally bringing these to a BBQ. You should too.
- Camp Cobbler. A beautifully written post with VIDEO!!!
- This will make you want to go to Paris.
- Cats with clothes on. Watch what happens.
- Signs+ Puns= My favorite.
- I want this drink. Always & forever.
- I loved looking at Ashley’s home on Design Sponge this week!
- Remember Jackie from Roseanne. OMG you’re gonna love this.
- Need some new music? NPR did a roundup for you.
- 25 Reasons Why Adulthood Doesn’t Suck. Hahaha!
Shame Hangover! We talk about that, housewife wine clubs & Austin on the latest Joy the Baker Podcast. Thank you for listening! We appreciate you.
I’m taking a little break on my High Straightenance posts right now. Hopefully I’ll be back soon with another organizing project. Stay tuned!
It Was Just Like That made my Blueberry Pudding Cake
Dula Notes made my Spinach Salad w/ Dates & Almonds
Victoria Sponge Pease Pudding made my Goat Cheese & Arugula Pizza
Hearth Homemade made Grilled Asparagus & Tomato Couscous
- 25 Things I Wish I Knew Before Moving to San Francisco. A very good read.
- This Cucumber Lemon Drop looks mighty refreshing!
- 7 Reasons Child Stars Go Crazy. Fascinating/Sad.
- I’d love to experiment with edible flowers this summer.
- Have you ever had parsley pesto? OMG it’s amazing.
- Has anyone tried this One Pot Pasta deal? I’m so intrigued.
- Do you freeze produce? I love this comprehensive post on how to do it.
- I dream of having a picnic like this one. Awesome work, Megan!
- These Peanut Butter Pretzel Bars are PERFECTION.
- 33 Teachers Who Got the Last Laugh. HILARIOUS.
- I’m super impressed with this DIY Acrylic Frame Clutch.
- If you love makeup as much as I do, you’ll love Jessica’s Beauty Posts.
- I had Jello Shots at my college graduation (don’t ask). These mojito ones look awesome!
- It’s Friday. Let’s have Strawberry Jalapeño Margaritas!
- And let’s listen to this song while we’re at it. It’s totally my jam right now.
Forbidden Rice Blog made my Malted Waffles
The Cooking College Students adapted my Kale Mint Slaw & Mango & Apple Salad w/ Lime Zest
I’ll Have Seconds made my No Knead Pizza Dough
Snaxilicious made Baked Espresso Glazed Doughnuts
- Bill Cosby! Fashion Icon! Who knew?
- Signs that You’re a Homebody (we’re homebodies)
- I can’t get this Strawberry Coconut Lassi out of my head.
- 30 Shocking & Unexpected Google Street Views
- There’s always money in the banana stand. Frozen Bananas!
- I’ve been using this to keep track of my time online. It’s really helping.
- Side shots of food! Very cool.
- I’m craving cookies like WHOA ever since I spied these beauties.
- This is what happens when you bully kids at school. Good job, Mom!
- Just another reason to love Zach Galifianakis.
- If I was a celebrity kid, I’d definitely do the same…
- Have you seen the sequel to Ship My Pants? Big Gas Savings!
- Would you rather? If you love that game, you’ll love this site.
- 33 Unwritten Rules EVERYONE Needs to Follow. AMEN TO THIS.
- Joy is turning 32 this weekend. I love her list.
GO GET IT!!! On the most recent Joy the Baker podcast, we talk to our 21 Year Old Selves.
Rosewensian adapted my Cheddar Cheese Bread (and has made other recipes of mine!!)
Artpology made my Walnut Raisin No Knead Bread
Rocked By Life adapted my Clove Scented Sidecar
Found in Oklahoma made my Cinnamon Sugar Baked Doughnuts
- Reminds me of when I gave Cooper a slice of lemon for the first time. hehe
- I really enjoyed reading An Open Letter to Everyone Who Eats.
- Well..THAT SETTLES IT. I’m gonna make my own Coconut Whipped Cream.
- Almond Flour & Bourbon Vanilla Pancakes sounds just perfect to me!
- OMG Pizza Wheels!!! Where have you been all my life?
- 8 Signs You Are Actually a Cat. Yes to #3, 5 and 6 for me.
- I LOVE Nick Offerman.
- I hope I have time one day to make my own floral tablecloth. Thinking black & white…
- That’s How Light Gets In– a very touching/honest piece by my friend Andrea.
- I adore Hugh’s photos in this Mapled Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe. WOW.
- How to Cook Crispy Bacon! I love the oven method.
- I’d love to dip this popsicle in a cup of gin. Oh man would that be good!
- 5 Tips on How to be Mindful. I so need this.
- 9 minutes well spent! —THIS IS WATER.
- An interactive visualization of ongoing Arrested Development Jokes. JACKPOT.
There’s a new Joy the Baker Podcast on Homefries! This week we do Summer Edition WOULD YOU RATHER. It gets SUPER weird. Like weirder than normal…ENJOY!
This week on High Straightenance, I cleaned out my fridge!. You can always tell how stressed out I am by the state of my fridge.
Batch-22 made my Coconut Maple Granola
Dizzy Loves Icy made my Spicy Sweet Potato Fries
The Borough and Beyond made a version of my Freezer Breakfast Burritos
Recipe for Success made my Killer Garlic Bread
A Simple Love for Food made my Bacon Fried Rice
Food Loves Writing made a version of my Addictive Brussels Sprouts Salad
Dunn Sweet made my Mini Strawberry Cheesecakes
The Batty Bitch Fhee made my Spinach Feta Pocket Pies
Eat Your Heart Out made my Coconut Cake
- I laughed really hard at the Foo Fighters’ request.
- I’m pretty sure my husband would go nuts over this ice cream. Blueberry Muffins are his fave!
- Mother’s Day songs for MOM!
- 12 Things Moms Want for Mother’s Day. HAHAHA. YES.
- Have you seen this lip sync battle? It’s quite engaging.
- It’s nice to know I’m not the only person obsessed with indoor plants.
- I want my obituary to be this real/honest/funny.
- The internet is doing THIS TO MY BRAIN (and yours). I’m sorry/not sorry for this list!
- My mouth wants in on this action.
- Also…why have I forgotten about floats?! This rhubarb one looks fantastic.
- I didn’t realize DUCKFACE was a thing…but I like it now thanks to spaghetti.
- I swear…Jennifer Lawrence might be my spirit animal.
- This dude on a treadmill started my week off right.
- Caramelized Banana Sticky Buns. BANANAS!!!
- OMG. This is seriously something I would do. Ryan Gosling. Cereal. Can’t deal!
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY from the JOY THE BAKER PODCAST. This week we talk about Mother’s Day, Spring/summer fashions, blog conferences and wearing boxer shorts in public. It was the 90s.
BIG NEWS!!! TIME magazine voted SHUTTERBEAN one of the BEST 50 Websites of 2013. I am so honored/shocked! THANK YOU, TIME!! And thank you for coming here and spending time with me. I appreciate the heck out of you.
Simple Bites adapted my Coconut Cake with Berries & Cream
No Regrets Just Live made my Baked Cinnamon Sugar Doughnuts
Stylish Cuisine made my Sweet Potato & Sausage Soup
Baked Good adapted my Killer Granola
Grub with Love made my Flourless Coconut Chocolate Drop Cookies
Figs in My Belly made my Sweet Peas & Shells Alfredo
Bon Appetit Hon made my Bacon Cheddar Waffles
- Life is hard, share your pain on twitter.
- Arrested Development is coming back soon!!! This will get you excited. (awkward!)
- This guy quit the internet for a year. Do you think you could do it?
- I am SOOO intrigued by these Thai Style Loaded Sweet Potatoes.
- Things No One Will Ever Tell Fat Girls… SO I WILL. This is great.
- Pinterest Ice Cream Cone Seedlings FAIL. HAHA
- 66 Behind the Scenes photos from The Empire Strikes Back. I love stuff like this.
- What a cool photo project. I love the juxtaposition of different people.
- The power of believing and BLOOD ORANGE MARGARITAS. Yeah, gurl!
- I’d love to make these napkins for outdoor entertaining this year!
- Portraits of 4 sisters over 36 years. I spent a good 15 minutes staring at these.
- Totally making these soon!
- I love bougainvillea. See above! Look! You can bring the vibrancy into your home.
- Last but not least, this video is sure to make you giggle. I should record myself sometime…
Why would I put a doughnut there? On this week’s episode of the Joy the Baker Podcast, Joy & I help a listener PROPOSE to his girlfriend. Mind blown! We also talk about doughnuts…and inappropriate doughnut usage. Also. I’m too old for trampolines.
My Bites Around the Net:
A Glass of Milk made my Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cake
Happy Wifey made my Sweet Potato Sausage & Kale Soup
Idiot’s Kitchen also made my Sweet Potato Sausage & Kale Soup!
- Big cats love boxes too!! AHHHH
- Oh man…this bit on Jimmy Kimmel about Coachella had me laughing.
- There’s something so beautiful about abandoned places…
- I love anything David Sedaris has to say.
- How to open a can with only a spoon!
- Remember that Dove video from last week? This is the dude’s version. HILARIOUS.
- SUCCESS! What it looks like.
- Things you would never consider if you’re not left-handed.
- This DIY has my name all over it.
- Whoa. Sometimes I’d like to wake up to a cup of Green Eye.
- Nothing can heal the spirit like face time with someone you love. PREACH.
- Spilled Milk, a collaborative photo blog by parents has caught my eye!
- Technology Addiction. (so guilty of this)
- I’m freaking out over these pancakes!
- I couldn’t possibly think of a better way to use asparagus.
- I added the Fresh 20 Cookbook and Absolutely Avocados to my collection this week!
On the latest High Straightenance, I organized my jewelry collection! Don’t let me go into The Container Store unattended!
Friends! I’m teaching a Food Photography/Styling Class on May 18th with my friend Denise of ChezUs. If you’re looking to get some tips & tricks, I’d love to have you!
I also just wanted to thank you for all of your kind/sweet/thoughtful comments on my video post! I am so glad that you liked the video we made for Silk Soymilk. It means a lot to me to have your support so THANK YOU!
My Bites Around the Net:
Westie L.A. made my No Knead Walnut Raisin Bread
Grub with Love made my Rosemary Roasted Almonds
Cookie Chanel made my Farmstand Buttermilk Doughnuts
Noms and Notes made my Baked Cinnamon Sugar Doughnuts
- This post about the pressures of social media came into my life when I really needed it.
- No one will every believe you… Oh Bill Murray!! I want my own story with you.
- Three Wishes. I love this & I can’t get enough of Helen Jane.
- My inner 12 year old was in hysterics over this ad.
- This is amazing. Makes you wonder why we have to be so hard on ourselves.
- What does your culinary journey look like? Mine starts in an Italian family….
- I smell a DIY for the type lover (in me!)
- How to juice without a juicer!
- And then…What’s it really like on a juice cleanse? Yes…so much truth here. HA
- 40 Inspiring Work Spaces of the Famously Creative!
- Gonna make these for Cooper soon. He’ll GO NUTS.
- I loved reading this post. This is how it feels to be a mom.
- You had me on Soft Batch.
- This is the kind of sandwich I crave 24/7.
- Did somebody say NACHOS??!!!
Have you listened to the new Joy the Baker Podcast this week? We talk about EXPECTATIONS. We’ve got them. You’ve got them. How dow we lower them? How do we get over the loss of our favorite culinary gardener? Can we talk about the ghosts in my old house? Oh wait…we did. Awkward as per. Go listen!
Thank you, REFINERY29 for including me on your top 13 Life Changing Food Blogs list!
My Bites Around the Net:
Mandarin & Thyme made my Pear Custard Pie
Forbidden Rice Blog made my Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Mentoring Moments adapted my Fully Loaded Granola Bars
Mod City Mag made Bacon Fried Rice
Ann Barlow made my Killer Granola.
Victoria Sponge, Pease Pudding made my Goat Cheese & Arugula Pizza
Nerd with Taste made my Apple Galette with Ginger & Pears!
- I love this 100 Rules of Dinner list!
- Please Don’t Ask Your Vegetarian Friends These Questions. (HA!)
- First I was like ooooh when I saw this recipe and then I fell over and drooled with this one.
- Do you love Roger Sterling as much as I do? Read all of his quips!
- Message Washi Tape?? Genius!
- Totally loving this Kid’s Work Space.
- AMEN to this.
- Please tell me I’m not the only one freaked out by 13 year olds these days.
- This whole email story had me doing fist pumps by the end.
- I mean….can I please lick the screen??
- I love reading what goes into a photo shoot. The creative process excites me.
- Totally “unnecessary” quotation marks. “HAHAHA”
- I seriously had this recipe up in a tab in my browser for 48 hours. Couldn’t LOOK AWAY.
- This pink lemonade bar recipe has me super duper excited for summer bbqs.
- I just ordered the Jerusalem Cookbook and Vietnamese Home Cooking to inspire me in the kitchen. I’m totally stoked!
Let’s Get Physical! On the 91st episode of the Joy the Baker Podcast we talk about going to the doctor. It gets real…awkward. We answer your questions! Talk about getting ready to show some skin this summer. CHECK IT OUT HERE.
This week on High Straightenence, I give you an update on my email merge situation. (I’m still working on it!!!)
My Bites Around the Net:
The Texan New Yorker made my Malted Waffles
Plant Based Munchies made my Shredded Rainbow Salad
I’ll Have Seconds made my Artichoke Basil Bruschetta
I’ll Have Seconds made my Kale Coconut Salad
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