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  • Mediterranean Pasta Salad is a weekly staple. Perfect for work lunches paired with extra greens. Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Mediterranean Pasta Salad

  • Ricotta Pancakes with Roasted Strawberries

  • Penne with Pistachio Mint Pesto

  • Creamy Artichoke Pizza

  • Coconut Quinoa Coleslaw

  • Easy French Toast

  • Small Batch Chocolate Cupcakes
  • Dinner is just a few minutes away with this Mushroom Ramen recipe made with Imagine Broths & Soups. Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com!

    Mushroom Ramen

  • Herbed Goat Cheese

  • Spinach Artichoke Calzone
  • Vegetable Tempura

    Vegetable Tempura
  • Hippy Banana Bread Shutterbean

    Hippy Banana Bread

  • No- Knead Cloverleaf Rolls
  • Pecan Topped Sweet Potatoes for a traditional Thanksgiving Feast! Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Pecan Topped Sweet Potatoes

  • Butternut Squash Soup 8 Ways

  • Grain Free Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal

  • Avocado Kimchi Toast

  • Veggie Cream Cheese Bagels

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  • Egg-In-A-Nest Pesto Pizza

  • Gluten Free Blueberry Cornmeal Muffins

  • Raspberry Cornmeal Cobbler

  • Cold Sesame Noodles

  • Spicy Mango Chile Wraps

  • Berry Cereal Milkshakes

  • Quick Tomato Basil Pasta

  • Broiled Raspberry Brûlée

  • Chocolate Peanut Butter Popsicles

  • Chilaquiles

  • Cinnamon French Toast Muffins

  • Mushroom Arugula Toast

  • Lime Ginger Broccoli Salad

  • Spinach Egg Breakfast Sandwich

  • Chopped Salad with Spiced Chickpeas

  • Brown Sugar Pecan Sticky Buns

  • Indoor S’mores Party
  • Celebrate citrus season with a Citrus Smoothie Bowl! It's packed with Vitamin C. Find the recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Citrus Smoothie Bowls

  • Toast 12 Ways
  • If you're looking to make your life easier this holiday season, make these Coconut Blondies! Recipe on Shutterbean.com

    Coconut Blondies
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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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What I mean when I say I’m sending you love & li What I mean when I say I’m sending you love & light. #apeptalkforwhenyouneedone
Fridge cleanout turned #shutterbeanmealprep Here’s what we are working with to start the week. Did you do some #mealprep today too?
Proof my fridge cleans up nicely. 😜 I’m using Proof my fridge cleans up nicely. 😜 I’m using this as inspiration as I deep dive and clean it out today! #shutterbeanmealprep #thingsorganizedneatly
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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  • Discover my favorite things for 2025! This Shutterbean gift guide is packed with creative tools, kitchen essentials, cozy self-care picks, and thoughtful gifts that spark joy. Perfect for holiday shopping, inspiration, and treating yourself. Save this for later and shop the full guide on Shutterbean! ✨

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