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  • These easy cinnamon sugar almonds are crunchy, sweet, and made with simple pantry ingredients. Roasted low and slow in the oven, they’re perfect for snacking, gifting, or adding to a holiday spread. A cozy homemade treat you’ll want to make on repeat.

    Cinnamon Sugar Roasted Almonds
  • Leftover Thanksgiving cranberries? This cranberry orange cobbler is the answer. Sweet-tart, citrusy, and baked until bubbly with a buttery golden topping. An easy way to use up extra cranberries and keep the cozy vibes going.

    Cranberry Orange Cobbler
  • Creamy Ginger Pumpkin Mousse made with pumpkin, warm spices, fresh ginger, and homemade whipped cream. An easy, egg-free fall dessert perfect for Thanksgiving.

    Ginger Pumpkin Mousse
  • Easy vegan Chocolate Coconut Chia Pudding made with coconut milk and chocolate syrup – a creamy, gluten-free treat for breakfast or dessert! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Chocolate Coconut Chia Pudding
  • Make your own Homemade Chocolate Syrup in minutes! This easy, all-natural recipe is perfect for ice cream, milk, and coffee lovers alike. Save this for your next chocolate craving! Recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Homemade Chocolate Syrup
  • Banana Oat Cookies are a healthy addition to your breakfast/snack rotation. They're also gluten free AND vegan. They're packed with nutrients and sweetened naturally with bananas and dates. Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Banana Oat Cookies
  • Blueberry Buckwheat Pancakes are made with buckwheat and oats and studded with juicy blueberries. Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com!

    Blueberry Buckwheat Pancakes
  • Sweet Potato Cornbread is slightly sweet and perfect paired with honey butter. Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Sweet Potato Cornbread
  • Lime Sorbet is delightfully refreshing! Find the recipe for this frozen treat on Shutterbean.com

    Lime Sorbet
  • Cranberry Ginger Shrub is a great starter for mocktails. Mix it with sparkling water and orange juice. Stir some in ginger ale! Find the recipe at Shutterbean.com

    Cranberry Ginger Shrub
  • Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies are gluten free, made with olive oil and dairy free! Find the recipe on shutterbean.com

    Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Pumpkin Seed Brittle to add to your cheese boards or homemade goodie bags! Find the recipe at Shutterbean.com

    Pumpkin Seed Brittle
  • Baked Pumpkin Oatmeal Cups are a portable breakfast dream come true! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Baked Pumpkin Oatmeal Cups
  • Mocha Icebox Cupcakes - layers for mocha whipped cream with chocolate wafers! A great make-ahead dessert for a party! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Mocha Icebox Cupcakes
  • S'mores Sundaes are a combination of chocolate ice cream, marshmallow fluff and hot fudge! Don't forget the graham crackers. Find the recipe on Shutterbean!

    S’mores Sundaes
  • White Chocolate Mousse combines fresh whipping cream with melted white chocolate for a sweet treat! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    White Chocolate Mousse
  • Mocha Meringues with chocolate chips inside! Find this gluten free recipe on Shutterbean.com!

    Mocha Meringues
  • Cranberry Cheese Danish made with leftover cranberry sauce, cream cheese & puff pastry. Find this simple showstopper on Shutterbean.com

    Cranberry Cheese Danishes
  • Make your own cranberry sauce! Tracy from Shutterbean shares her Homemade Cranberry Sauce recipe!

    Homemade Cranberry Sauce
  • Vanilla Almond Milk Tea made with oatmilk & republic of tea's vanilla almond tea- Recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Vanilla Almond Milk Tea
  • Hippy Pumpkin Bread - Shutterbean

    Hippy Pumpkin Bread
  • Lemon Blueberry Cake

    Lemon Blueberry Cake
  • Coffee Oreo Ice Cream- find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Coffee Oreo Ice Cream
  • Raspberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake

    Raspberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake
  • Baked Apples with Oat Crumble

    Baked Apples with Oat Crumble
  • Granola Bark - Shutterbean

    Granola Bark
  • Chocolate Amaretto Truffles can be whipped up in a few hours! Perfect for last minute-magic making! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Chocolate Amaretto Truffles

  • Cranberry Rosemary Bars

  • Crustless Pumpkin Pie

  • Pumpkin Pudding Cake

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  • Frosted Snickerdoodle Bars

  • Bright Green Smoothie

  • Gingerbread Cookies

  • Matcha Sesame Granola

  • Green Tea Ice Cream

  • Chocolate Banana Bread
  • Win at dessert with this SIMPLE Peanut Butter S'Mores Dip made with peanut butter cups. Recipe on Shutterbean.com!

    Peanut Butter Cup S’mores Dip
  • Favorite Summer Recipes from Shutterbean.com!

    Favorite Summer Recipes
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Hi, I'm Tracy Benjamin. I’m a food stylist and photographer living in the San Francisco Bay Area, where I find magic in the mess and beauty in the everyday.
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I’m excited to share that I’ll be speaking at I’m excited to share that I’ll be speaking at the Pacific Art League Speaker Series next Friday, February 13, 2026 in Palo Alto. In this talk, An Artist’s Journey, I’ll be sharing how handwriting, routine, and creative practice became my way of slowing down, tuning in, and documenting life with intention. I’ll talk about Shutterbean, The Handwriting Club, and my Currently workbooks, and how all of it grew from a simple desire to show up creatively on a regular basis. If you’ve ever wondered how creativity and routine can live side by side, this talk is for you! Check out @pacificartleague for more info!
If you’re looking for comfort food with little t If you’re looking for comfort food with little to no effort, I am here to remind you that if you own a rice cooker, you can make polenta in it! Would my Italian grandma be proud? Probably. The best part is that you can go sweet or savory with it. I showed how to do it on #Shutterbean today.
2016 was the last full year I had a Mom. This tren 2016 was the last full year I had a Mom. This trend is griefy! ✌🏽 #keepgriefweird
First #shutterbeanmealprep in 2026! I’m happy to First #shutterbeanmealprep in 2026! I’m happy to get back in the rhythm. What are you prepping today?! #mealprep
Got some cranberries to use up? Gather all of this Got some cranberries to use up? Gather all of this and you can easily make a Cranberry Orange Cobbler! Recipe is on my blog today xo

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