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  • 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

  • Favorite Summer Dessert Recipes

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

    Favorite Summer Recipes
  • Mango Turmeric Smoothie is a great/healthy way to start the day. Coconut milk is the base, making it completely vegan! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Mango Turmeric Smoothie
  • 5 Simple Strawberry Snacks with California Strawberries. See more on Shutterbean.com!

    5 Simple Strawberry Snack Ideas

  • Polenta Cornbread
  • Put your food processor to work and make some Mocha Energy Bites! A perfect afternoon treat. Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com!

    Mocha Energy Bites

  • Cinnamon Raisin Bread Pudding
  • Coconut Lime Macaroons are light, chewy and crispy! Add them to your gluten free baking repertoire! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com!

    Coconut Lime Macaroons
  • Cranberry Nut Bread is a recipe to pull out during cranberry season! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Cranberry Nut Bread
  • If you're looking to make your own Homemade Holiday Gifts this year, Tracy Benjamin from Shutterbean.com shows you all of her favorite ideas.

    Homemade Holiday Gift Ideas
  • Carrot Ginger Bread is a great way to use leftover carrots. Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Carrot Ginger Bread
  • When life gives you too many apples, make Instant Pot Applesauce. It's a great addition to your meal prep arsenal. Recipe on Shutterbean.com!

    Instant Pot Applesauce
  • Ever wanted to Make Your Own Homemade Dried Fruit? Tracy from Shutterbean shows you how!

    Homemade Dried Fruit
  • Simple Mixed Berry Crumble with whipped cream is a wonderful summer dessert. Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com!

    Simple Mixed Berry Crisp
  • Apricot Almond Cake for summer parties! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Apricot Almond Cake
  • Say hello to your new favorite dessert- Granola Cookies! They're buttery, crispy & crunchy. Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Granola Cookies
  • Start the morning off with a little indulgent treat! Check out the recipe for this Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal on Shutterbean.com

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal
  • Instant Pot Sweet & Sour Cabbage on Shutterbean.com

    Instant Pot Sweet and Sour Cabbage
  • Tracy from Shutterbean shows how she makes Chocolate Lollipops! Heart shaped

    Chocolate Lollipops
  • Spiced Brown Sugar Pound Cake with Rum Molasses Glaze is the perfect way to build community! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Spiced Brown Sugar Pound Cake
  • Find the recipe for Caramel Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars on Shutterbean.com!

    Caramel Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars
  • Tahini Cookies are like a grown up peanut butter cookie! Check out the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Tahini Cookies
  • Everyday Pancakes are simple enough to make EVERYDAY. Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com!

    Everyday Pancakes

  • Frozen Mocha Mousse
  • Small Batch Sugar Cookie Fruit Pizza -makes enough for 2-4 people. Recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Sugar Cookie Fruit Pizza

  • DIY Ginger Brew

  • Ricotta Pancakes with Roasted Strawberries

  • Easy French Toast
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I’m Tracy Benjamin aka Tracy Shutterbean. I'm a working mom / wife / photographer based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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California felt like Summer today. Definitely not California felt like Summer today. Definitely not mad at it. ✨🍹
My heart hurts for all the kids and all of the emp My heart hurts for all the kids and all of the empty classrooms.
Today’s magic: witnessing a hazy shade of winter Today’s magic: witnessing a hazy shade of winter. ✨
Shared one of my #shutterbeanmealprep staples toda Shared one of my #shutterbeanmealprep staples today on my blog- Herbed Potato Salad! It’s how I eat salads throughout the week. Link in profile! 🥔🌿✨
Did you figure out a word to guide you through 202 Did you figure out a word to guide you through 2021? This is mine #currently2021
Brunch for 3. 🥓🍳🍞❤️✨ #shutterbeanbr Brunch for 3. 🥓🍳🍞❤️✨ #shutterbeanbreakfast
This is what my Currently Workbook looked like in This is what my Currently Workbook looked like in 2020. See: #currently2020 I’ve got a few left in my Etsy (link in profile) if you want to play with me & @thehandwritingclub in 2021! Sharing this creative practice with others has been the best therapy for these uncertain times. My favorite part is that I’ve got quite a few parents doing it with their children this year and I couldn’t be more excited about that! 🤗✨🖊
Cleaning out the fridge pizza. This one has sun-dr Cleaning out the fridge pizza. This one has sun-dried tomatoes, red onions,artichokes and all the spinach I neglected in my produce drawer. Casey made the dough and rolled it out for me! ✨🤗 #shutterbeandinner
I guess I’m stuck here for awhile. 😻 I guess I’m stuck here for awhile. 😻
We are all sensitive people with so much love to g We are all sensitive people with so much love to give. #teabagwisdom #apeptalkforwhenyouneedone #momyourself
Good night, sleeping beauty. Good night, sleeping beauty.
After / Before the great purge of 2021. Taking out After / Before the great purge of 2021. Taking out things that don’t serve a purpose anymore! More in my stories today #highstraightenance #shutterbeanhouse
Whenever I need to get my nourishment back on trac Whenever I need to get my nourishment back on track, I look through the #shutterbeanmealprep feed to make a plan.
Happy New Year traditions with @thehandwritingclub Happy New Year traditions with @thehandwritingclub ✨🖊
Hibernation mode activated. 🐻👑✨🛏😻 Hibernation mode activated. 🐻👑✨🛏😻
I’ve been playing with my food since 1979. I’ve been playing with my food since 1979.
Leftovers turned into creamy lobster spaghetti! #s Leftovers turned into creamy lobster spaghetti! #shutterbeandinner
Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas!
My grandpa used to dress up as Santa on Christmas My grandpa used to dress up as Santa on Christmas Eve and us kids used to hang out with him at this fireplace. Now I’ve got a piece of form board covering it cuz my wild monster cat thinks it’s fun to explore chimneys. Life is crazy. 🤷🏻‍♀️ #shutterbeanhouse
Looking for a fun baking project? These gingerbrea Looking for a fun baking project? These gingerbread cookies are magical! ✨ recipe on my blog. https://www.shutterbean.com/2019/gingerbread-cookies/

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