Category: i love lists

05 Apr

I love lists, Friday!

  1. Who doesn’t love a little Black & White Decor Inspiration?
  2. Is it weird that I want to take a bite out of this soap?
  3. 11 things your Bartender Won’t Tell You. (I love this)
  4. I love this shadow puppet video.
  5. Jimmy Fallon’s 10 Best Late Night Moments.
  6. This is a really cool idea (to steal!) if you’re looking for interesting art pieces.
  7. Salted Caramel Pretzel Blondies. Prepare to drool!
  8. I crave salads like this one. WOW.
  9. I’m happy to have found this food blog. Totally stunning!
  10. Lean In? How about Standing Up Straight?!
  11. Drooling over this Spring Quiche. 
  12. Baked Spaghetti is TOTALLY going on the TO-DO list. Husband will love it.
  13. This is one of my favorite juice combinations. EVER.
  14. So excited for Ashley & Gabe. This cookbook is gonna be epic.
  15. If you’re also a parent, this list of encouraging words is super helpful.
  16. Men with Cats. ‘Nuff said.

On this week’s episode of the Joy the Baker Podcast, Joy & I have a special guest!!! Deb from Smitten Kitchen joins us! We talk about bourbon, book signings and our pump songs. I might admit that I can’t live without a microwave.

My Bites Around the Net:

Snaxilicious made my Slice & Bake Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Eating Clean in a Dirty City made my Bacon Fried Rice

FOODISBOMB  adapted my Apricot Coconut Energy Bars

Pale Yellow adapted my Kale Apple Grape Carrot Juice

Snaxilicious made doughnuts out of my Maple Olive Oil Banana Bread

Bread N’ Better adapted my  Baked Cinnamon Sugar Doughnuts

PreventionRD made Brussels Sprouts & Bacon Pizza

 

29 Mar

I love lists, Friday!

  1. I want a Cat Party!
  2. This guy is the cutest! I love seeing his outfits.
  3. Oh man. Someone buy this car. I can imagine my teenage self doing this
  4. This girl is at it again. Cooper wants to know why she does it. There’s no answer.
  5. Kids React to Grumpy Cat. It’s gets REALLY good towards the middle.
  6. I am insanely OBSESSED with this song.   And when this song hits 2:40. WOW.
  7. This photo series is extremely powerful/beautiful.
  8. This one will get you too! Life is short, yo.
  9. Twitter Spelling Test.  Quite hilarious.
  10. Hello, Amazing looking salad!
  11. I love reading posts about natural beauty routines.
  12. And I love reading truthful posts about being a mom. 
  13. I’m kinda freaking out over these potatoes.
  14. These quotes are AMAZING.
  15. Read this & Watch the Video. I giggled so hard.
  16. 25 Simple Ways to Eat Better. I so need this right now.
  17. This happy hour hot fudge milkshake is MAJ.

A pedicure that…turned awkward and too many Spice Girls references on the latest Joy the Baker Podcast- #89 Chill Pill.

After living in our house for almost a year (CRAZY) I organized our pantry & tidied it up. Check it out.

A big THANK YOU to Babble for including me in their top 100 Mom Food Blogs list! 

My Bites Around the Net:

The Organic Southern Mommy made my Cinnamon Sugar Baked Doughnuts

This Abundant Life adapted my Tuscan Ribolita. 

Planning 4 Paris made my Orange Ginger Toddy

Ready to Salivate adapted my Tuscan Kale & Pecorino Salad

 

22 Mar

I love lists, Friday!

  1. Love these recipe/tips for food while traveling.
  2. I wish I could have witnessed this conversation.
  3. This succulent oasis has caught my eye. I love succulents!
  4. I am intrigued by this Detox Bath. Feel better, Katie! xo
  5. This Kale Salad is on the TO DO list.
  6. Life Lessons We All Need to Learn- Brene Brown (Did you watch her on Super Soul Sunday?!)
  7. Things Kids Today Will Never Get to Experience.
  8. Here’s a good laugh: Things We All Know to Universally Be True
  9. Cutting an Orange Like a Fancy Pants.
  10. I was moved by this Finding Success In Your 30s article.
  11. Single Serving Chocolate Chip Cookie? This is awesome/dangerous!
  12. The contrast in this kitchen has me swooning!
  13. Currently reading this book & really enjoying it.
  14. I’d put some coconut cream & bananas in one of these macaroon cups. 
  15. Speaking of coconut. Look at this bread!! Gimme.
  16. Oh my goodness Sally Draper is sooo pretty! (Who else is excited for Mad Men?!)

 

This week on the Joy the Baker Podcast we celebrate our 88th episode by talking about Facebook Etiquette. It gets real.

Best Friends for Frosting interviewed me on their blog! Go check it out.

 

My Bites Around the Net:

Cheap Recipe Blog made my Bacon Fried Rice

Mod City Mag made my  Tuscan Kale & Pecorino Salad 

In a Condo Far Far Away made my Maple Olive Oil Banana Bread

Culinary Colleen adapted my Angel Hair Pasta with Chile Arugula & Lemon

The Hoot Eats adapted my Bacon Fried Rice

Jaded Lovely made my Rigatoni with Brussels Sprouts & Cauliflower

Snaxilicious made my Maple Olive Oil Banana Bread

15 Mar

I love lists, Friday

  1. This dude. I love this dude. I want to dance with this dude.
  2. I spent hours researching how to patch jeans online and fell upon this video. Fascinating!
  3. 16 Relatively Simple Tips To Overcome Blogger Burnout.
  4. What’s working from home REALLY like?
  5. I love that Joseph Gordon Levitt is trending.
  6. Organizing porn!!! I want pull out laundry baskets!
  7. Also, while you’re on whoorl, DRESSES!!! I want them all!
  8. You had me at whiskey soaked raisins.
  9. I want this sorbet like nobody’s business.
  10. Why there’s just no substitute for paper….
  11. I’m in love with this fireplace.
  12. THIS BLT. THIS BLT. OMG THIS BLT (sans mayo of course!)
  13. This is the reason why Casey and  I keep saying Moet Chandon at home all day long.
  14. I enjoyed Erin’s update on slowing down. I like her thoughts on priorities. 
  15. Celebrities looking like real people. HAHAHA.
  16. I should totally keep mylar balloons in my car….

A-PARENT-LY!  On episode #87 on the Joy the Baker Podcast, we real talk thinking about having kids. We take your questions, talk about gluten free websites, and how to deal with creepy dudes hitting on you.

I’m starting to merge my Gmail account!!! If you want to tackle your inbox too, I’ll let you in on my process. Here’s part one!

My Bites Around the Net:

Sincerely, Erin made my Cheddar Cheese Bread

Chasing Capers made my Espresso Glazed Doughnuts.

The Sweet Life adapted my Dark Chocolate Doughnuts

TypeBea made my Peppery Chicken Wings.

What 2 Cook made my Sour Cream Chocolate Bundt Cake.

 Forbidden Rice Blog adapted my Maple Olive Oil Banana Bread into muffins!

08 Mar

I love lists, Friday!

  1. I’d love to do make some napkins  with this DIY.
  2. Love plants? Here are the best indoor plants that you probably won’t kill.
  3. I am in love with this little video. 
  4. The captions. OMG. This is HYSTERICAL.
  5. How come there isn’t a Taco Emoji on this list?!! Nachos are cool though.
  6. If someone showed this cake to me in person, I’d steal it and eat it all by myself.
  7. That drizzle of caramel going into that pie? I die.
  8. This is the reason why I just stared at my palm for 30 minutes.
  9. The shoes in the 90s were TOTALLY UGLY. I’m guilty of owning a few of them…
  10. NIN meets CALL ME MAYBE. Kind of in love with that.
  11. Mila Kunis is AMAZING.
  12. This Fried Ravioli recipe looks off the hook!
  13. I love infographics. Especially when food is involved.
  14. These looks are fierce! I’d rock them all.
  15. I’m envious of this apartment. It’s gorgeous.
  16. If you need a mental vacation this Friday, Danielle’s trip to India will help.

There’s a new Joy the Baker Podcast up! On episode #86 “Farul”We talk about not managing our inbox, our thoughts  St. Patrick’s Day and we answer a bunch of your questions!

My Bites Around the Net:

Plaid Skirt adapted my Maple Olive Oil Banana Bread.

Six Degrees LA made my Cheddar Cheese Bread.

TheArtFulLife made my Everyday Crepes

Snaxilicious adapted my Dark Chocolate Cake Doughnuts.

The Roasted Root made my Blueberry Yogurt Coffee Cake gluten free.

Elephant Eats made my Chocolate Sour Cream Bundt with Wine!

Candied Yans turned my Pumpkin Cake with Brown Butter Icing into cupcakes.

Snaxilicious made my Baked Cinnamon Sugar Doughnuts.

Relishments made my Apple Galette.

The Misadventures of Kelly and Kelly made my Arugula Salad with Fig Balsamic.

Fresh From The… made my Cheddar Cheese Bread.

01 Mar

I love lists, Friday!

  1. Don’t Take Anything Personally. But it’s so easy to!
  2. Who has shelf envy? ME! ME! ME!
  3. I’m shocked to find out how many celebrities are twins! It’s fascinating.
  4. 19 Things That Will Always Make Me Feel Fat. It’s funny cuz it’s true (for me at least).
  5. I’ve never wanted to be on a rooftop so bad in my life!
  6. Oh..Leonardo DiCaprio…I can’t imagine how people got you to do all of this!
  7. This recipe for mussels looks wonderful and the video paired with it is gorgeous.
  8. Lies We Tell Our Children. This is hilarious/refreshing. Watch it.
  9. 20 Ways to Get Sugar Out of Your Life (umm stop looking at my website?)
  10. A new to me blog that I’m loving. Thanks Danielle for getting me into it!
  11. We need to quit telling lies on Facebook. (I just deleted facebook on my phone BTW!)
  12. I find this website totally gratifying/amusing.
  13. You can make cookies with coconut oil? Mind blowing!
  14. Have you seen Joy the Baker eat a beignet? YOU SHOULD. Makes me miss her terribly.
  15. TAKE BACK THE WEEKEND! Thank you Anne Sage, Thank you.
  16. You’ve probably already seen this, but OMG I love Jennifer Lawrence. 

MORE BANG FOR YOUR BUCK! Episode #85 of the Joy the Baker Podcast is up! We talk beauty products & awkward bangs…and more thoughts on not liking your friend’s boyfriend.

I’m slowly diving back into reality after my trip to Mexico. This week on High Straightenence, I talk about Making Better Habits & Choices in my life. It’s time for a much needed fresh start!

My Bites Around the Net:

Coffee & Sunshine made my Roasted Rosemary Almonds.

Kitchen Adventures with Lucy made my Fig & Olive Oil Cake. 

Grub with Love made my Arugula Salad with Caramelized Onions.

Delightful Crab made my Candied Citrus Peel. 

Happy Wifey made my Orange Poppy Scones.

Lemon Jelly Cake made my Arugula Salad with Roasted Butternut Squash.

Magic Bullet Blog made my Vanilla Walnut Shortbread.

{Double Batch} used my No Knead Pizza Dough recipe to make a bonkers pizza!

The Hungry Red Fox made my  Bell Pepper Egg in a Hole.

Pale Yellow made a chocolate version of my Vanilla Walnut Shortbread.

Dawdling Darlings made my Baked Cinnamon Sugar Doughnuts.

22 Feb

I love lists, Friday!

  1. How to Lose Weight All Week. Good points!
  2. I think we all could benefit from a Digital Detox. Don’t you agree?
  3. Outfit Envy Alert!  So chic!
  4. I admire the honesty of this post about  losing weight.
  5. An interesting journey of freeing oneself from credit card debt.
  6. Best Ways to Handle a Text from the Wrong Number. Hilarious.
  7. 8 Small Cooking Habits That Make a Big Difference. Truth!
  8. Cat friend vs. Dog friend. (I’m totally cat friend!)
  9. I love Citrus Cocktails, don’t you?
  10. If you love shopping at Trader Joe’s (that would me me!) you’ll love this.
  11. Joy has me super excited to be visiting NOLA soon with her travel post.
  12. COCONUT Chex Mix? OMG. YES.
  13. Can’t wait to get these Buckwheat Waffles into my belly.
  14. I’m currently reading Gone Girl. Have you read it? I’m SO INTO IT!

The Mexican Situation! That’s the name of the latest Joy the Baker Podcast. I’m actually in Mexico this week phoning it in! We talk about Cadbury eggs, botch Spanish & discuss ways to not tell your friend you don’t dig her boyfriend. Thanks for listening!

Friends! I’m in Mexico with the crappiest internet connection so I’m not able to easily post My Bites Around the Net this week. I’ll add them to next week’s post. Thanks for your patience and a special thank you to all of you who try out recipes I’ve posted on my website. It means a lot!

Have a great weekend!

15 Feb

I love lists, Friday!

  1. I always love seeing Megan’s Valentine’s Brunch. Adorable, right?!
  2. An article about one of my most favorite people ever– SUSAN MILLER. 
  3. You have to read the comments this recipe. I might have snorted.
  4. Life Changing Loaf of Bread! I’m making it this weekend.
  5. I loved reading how Tsh wrote her book. 
  6. You can do THAT with feta?! I had no idea. GAME CHANGER.
  7. One day I’m gonna have a craft night and we’ll customize tea towels. Mark my word!
  8. Love this little story of George & I wanna eat these Chocolate Almond Butter Cups.
  9. Did you know that you can use strawberries for a facial? Impressed.
  10. Apparently America needs to make some babies!
  11. Both Mandy & Danielle are adding to the population. Congrats, ladies!
  12. You guys! BAKED CHURROS. GIMME.
  13. I love it when Joy real talks. 
  14. Relax! You’ll be more productive.  NOTED.
  15. I never had the privilege of experiencing #20.

NO NEW JOY THE BAKER PODCAST THIS WEEK (sad trombone!) You should listen to the Simple Mom podcast at Homefries. I can’t commute from work without listening to it.

Hey! Guess what? I worked with Turntable Kitchen on their upcoming Pairings box!

That’s right. Three original/new Shutterbean recipes will be coming out in a future Pairings box.

What’s a Pairings box? It’s an awesome monthly subscription service by Turntable Kitchen. They pair 3 recipes, a special ingredient & music. And it’s all delivered to your door. Check out their subscriptions page. It makes an excellent gift/treat for yourself!

My Bites Around the Net:

Chez Us adapted my Dark Chocolate Cake Doughnuts.

Barefoot & Smitten also made my Dark Chocolate Cake Doughnuts!

Pen & Pudding adapted my Vanilla Walnut Shortbread Cookies

Hometown Unicorn veganized my Earl Grey Chocolate Cake.

Simmiecakes made my Apple Pecan Sticky Buns.

Eats Daily made my Killer Garlic Bread.

Thanks to Real Simple for including my Chocolate Heart Sandwich Cookies in their roundup!

08 Feb

I love lists, Friday!

  1. Have you seen these seeded popovers? They look irresistible!
  2. 7 Reasons Why You Lose So Many Friends in Your 20s. SO MUCH TRUTH here.
  3. I’m so fascinated by celebrities morning/breakfast routine.
  4. I can’t believe she’s doing commercials now!!
  5. This heart garland is adorable.
  6. Soup! Who wants to try the Best Coconut Soup Ever? ME.
  7. Dip dyed treat bags. You need to be in my life!
  8. This little boy Oscar has captured my heart!
  9. Speaking of hearts, this is how you make a heart shaped cake. GENIUS.
  10. EZ! You had me at No Bake. How good does this dessert look?
  11. Cereal Milk Ice Cream!  AMEN to this.
  12. This impression of Dana from Homeland is spot on.
  13.  EXCEPTIONAL video-blogging tips. Hilarious. Seriously.
  14. It’s so cool to see the behind the scenes of a cookbook!
  15. I loved reading the history of Tina Fey & Amy Poehler’s friendship.
  16. I may have wasted an hour playing with this.

 

There’s an all new episode of the Joy the Baker Podcast. Joy is in NOLA collecting beads. We talk about Valentine’s Day, ice skating costumes, doughnuts! Episode 83: Mrs. T.

This week on High Straightenence, I organized Cooper’s Toy Drawers!    It’s REFRESHING.

MY Bites Around the Net:

 Domestocrat made my Vanilla Shortbread Cookies

Sugar Mountain also made my Vanilla Shortbread Cookies

Fabulous Family Food made my Giardiniera.

Wherever I am, you are also there made my Broccoli Cheddar Soup w/Mustard Croutons.

 

01 Feb

I love lists, Friday!

  1. YOLO. Just. YOLO.
  2. I love seeing how Victoria has transformed her new place.
  3. This winter picnic is charming as heck!!
  4. That cuddly cat of your is a killer! 
  5. Frida Kahlo’s clothes are on display. Have you seen this? I want to see it in person!
  6. I love a face mask I can buy in the produce section.
  7. These slow cooker tips are good. Especially the last one (d’oh!)
  8. I’m so impressed by this picture of lemon zest, I want to punch my screen.
  9. I love seeing how people plan dinner parties. Dana does it well!
  10. Buffalo CAULIFLOWER?! My mouth wants IN at this party.
  11. Who loves glittery nail polish? THIS GIRL.
  12. 21 Life Lessons a la Liz LEMON!  Also look at this 30-Rock joke info-graphics!
  13. What a clever/magical way to present a cookie recipe.
  14. Casey and I are guilty of watching Dance Party on a random weeknight…
  15. These 5 minute espresso walnut brownies are on my TO-DO list.
  16. If you need a PEP TALK, this one is FOR YOU.

 

Apocalypse Meow is the name of the latest Joy the Baker Podcast. Episode 82 is filled with cat puns, Vine talk, 90s references & questions!

A big THANK YOU to the Marin IJ for featuring me in their newspaper this week. You can read the article/interview here.

 

My Bites Around the Net:

The Frosted Vegan made my Candied Citrus Peel & added them to a cocktail!

 Snacking Sassy Steph Paleo-fied my Baked Crispy Chicken Wings.

Pies & Plots made my Vanilla Walnut “Shortbread” Cookies