http://www.shutterbean.com food, photography and prettie things Fri, 04 Jul 2008 20:10:55 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Just wanted to say a BIG THANK YOU you for all your comments! They totally made my day! This 4th of July I'm making Magnolia Banana Pudding & some cupcakes for a BBQ we are attending. They were a hit last year, and I have been asked to do ... http://www.shutterbean.com/thank-you/ Today's Horoscope: (Leo) Saying goodbye to Mars as it leaves your sign today is a mixed blessing. Your life has been full of activity and you may be sorry to see it return to normal. On the other hand, it's time to slow down and replenish your energetic reserves. You can ... http://www.shutterbean.com/the-cat-is-outta-the-bag/ ok so i can now wash dishes...in a REAL sink. Not my bathroom sink. I almost cried the other morning when I spilled coffee grounds all over my white bathmat. Sigh... And here's a snippet of the white counter top on the island. I think I might go back ... http://www.shutterbean.com/the-dishes-are-done-man/ and there is! The sink, fridge & dishwasher will be plugged back in this Wednesday. Wallpaper...eventually...Cabinets...still in painting mode. I cannot express my anticipation ENOUGH. I dream of putting all of my stuff back in the cabinets...and cracking the whip on the list of things I want to make ... http://www.shutterbean.com/let-there-be-floor/ So the kitchen isn't complete...but I am SOOO thrilled that I was able to make breakfast on something other than plywood this morning. And by Sunday...I won't have to make coffee in the bathroom!!!! It's the little things! http://www.shutterbean.com/i-just-couldnt-resist/ I just read Whitney's list of What She is Loving at this Moment.... and got inspired to share with you some of mine! Besides my cats & my hubby... I looooove: -The First Communion- mixed media piece by Erin E. Wilson -Coffee Cuffs from Craftybitch.com -I keep one in my bag so I'm ... http://www.shutterbean.com/at-this-moment-i-love/ Hope everyone had a fun Father's Day! At this point in our kitchen remodel I have no counter tops or sink! I was going to have Father's Day at my house this year, but quickly realized...WHAT WAS I THINKING? There's no way I could possibly pull together a dinner ... http://www.shutterbean.com/cherry-baby/ there's nothing like fresh fruit for breakfast. Don't you agree? My neighbor shared this with me on Sunday This is a reminder to myself to have more breakfasts like this one! http://www.shutterbean.com/hooray-for-fruit/ this week's girl's night was LIME themed! Lime Squares with Pistachio Graham-Cracker Crust (Everyday Food recipe-makes 16) For the crust: -4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted & cooled, plus more for the pan -2/3 cup shelled pistachios -1 cup graham cracker crumbs -1/4 cup sugar -1 tablespoon grated lime zest For the Filling: -2 large ... http://www.shutterbean.com/limey/ This weekend I had one of those moments...the kind where you get this craving for something and you satisfy your craving....and it's just serendipitous!!! I thought of dinner at 11am and spent all day dreaming about it...and when it finally happened I ate it soo fast....but was left soo ... http://www.shutterbean.com/one-of-those-moments/