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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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Doing this made me think about my mom who loving d Doing this made me think about my mom who loving dyeing eggs with her grandkids. Happy Easter, if you celebrate ✨ #keepgriefweird
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Looking for a creamy dressing without dairy? You s Looking for a creamy dressing without dairy? You should try cashews! This creamy balsamic vinaigrette is in the #shutterbean archives and it’s a perfect addition to your weekly #mealprep #shutterbeanmealprep
The Trader Joe’s dolmas are one of my favorite p The Trader Joe’s dolmas are one of my favorite pantry staples. I usually keep some in the fridge cuz I like them cold. They help bulk up a salad. 🥗 I did a whole post about my favorite #traderjoes pantry staples on shutterbean. I’ll leave link in my stories today. ❤️ #shutterbeanmealprep
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