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My Kitchen Essentials:

  • Meal Prep Containers
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Tall Glass Pitcher
  • Large Glass Pitcher
  • 8oz. Glass Canning Jars
  • 16 oz. Glass Canning Jars
  • 16.oz Wide Mouth Canning Jars
  • Wustof Grand Prix II Knife Set
  • Food Processor
  • Cast Iron Skillet
  • Instant Pot
  • Wood Spatula Set
  • Reversible Chopping Block
  • Immersion Hand Blender
  • 7-Inch Santoku Knife
  • Microplane Zester
  • My Favorite Peelers
  • KitchenAid Stand Mixer
  • Lemon/Lime Juicer
  • Indoor Grill Pan
  • Rice Cooker
  • Nesco Food Dehydrator
  • Panini Press
  • Le Crueset Dutch Oven
  • Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker
  • Vitamix 7500
  • Enamelware Popcorn Bowl
  • Enamelware Salad Bowl
  • Enamelware Brownie Pan
  • Enamelware Loaf Pan
  • Enamelware Lasagna Pan
  • White Enamelware Dishes
  • Enamelware Roasting Pan
  • Popsicle Molds
  • Kombucha Brewing Kit
  • Marble Slab
  • Ginger Grater
  • Whirley Pop Popcorn Maker
  • La Spaziale Vivaldi II
  • Baggu Reusable Grocery Bags
  • Grocery List Notepad

Creative Tools

  • Tombow Dual Tip Brush Pen
  • Pentel Fude Touch Sign Pen
  • Pilot Precise Retractable
  • Tradio Pen
  • Koi Watercolor Brush Pens
  • Travel Watercolor Kit
  • Prismacolor Pencils
  • Leuchtturm Dotted Journal
  • Moleskine 18 Month Calendar
  • Pentel Markers
  • Stabilo Pens
  • Twistables Crayons
  • Fuji-XT3 Camera
  • Apple Pencil
  • iPad Pro 12.9 inch
  • Ipad Composition Cover
  • FOOD JOURNAL
  • CURRENTLY WORKBOOK 2019

MY FAVORITE THINGS

  • Rainbow Maker
  • Wireless Karaoke Microphone
  • Fitbit Versa
  • Essential Oils Diffuser
  • Foot Massager
  • Mechanical Keyboard
  • Big Water Bottle
  • Cable/Cord Organizer
  • Nylon Hammock
  • Wild Unknown Tarot Deck
  • Wild Unknown Animal Tarot Deck
  • Baggu Day Travel Backpack
  • Carry-On Backpack
  • Crossbody Wristlet Wallet
  • Herbamare Seasoning Salt
  • Raw Coconut Butter
  • S&B Crunchy Garlic Chili Oil
  • Maldon Sea Salt Flakes
  • Amish Popcorn Kernels

Current Favorite Cookbooks:

  • Mad Hungry
  • Everyday Cook
  • Easy Gourmet
  • Heart of the Artichoke
  • An Everlasting Meal
  • Smitten Kitchen Everyday Day
  • Repertoire
  • What's Gaby Cooking
  • Salt Fat Acid Heat
  • The Joy of Cooking
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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Oh, it’s just my mom handcuffed to a police offi Oh, it’s just my mom handcuffed to a police officer at a school carnival. I can hear her saying, “Take the picture! Did you get it?!” 
Classic Bev. 🙈
Hugs to all of you who miss your Mom today. Loves to you if you are one or need one. I hope you’re momming yourself.  #keepgriefweird
Looking for a dinner you can easily #mealprep ahe Looking for a dinner you can easily  #mealprep ahead? This one comes from the new Easy Everyday Cookbook by @howsweeteats Look at what you can do ahead of time!! The recipe is on my blog today. If you want the link, comment with the word CILANTRO and I’ll send it to you. ✨ #shutterbeanmealprep
I’ve been tracking my #tinylittlejoys all year i I’ve been tracking my #tinylittlejoys all year in my #hobonichicousin—and here’s a peek at Jan through April! This practice was inspired by my dear friend @mc.phd, whose new book The Joy Reset comes out next week. Every day, she invites us to notice one tiny joy for the day. This daily ritual of checking in (through her reels!) has been a game-changer. #tinylittlejoy #thejoyreset #tlj
The mint in my yard is really coming in right now. The mint in my yard is really coming in right now. Time to put it to good use!  These Blueberry Mojitos are on the TO DO list!  Want the recipe? Comment CHEERS and I’ll send it your way. Dont want vodka? Ginger ale is a good sub 🫐🌿✨
This message is for me now and for future me. Hel This message is for me now and for future me. 
Hello. Hi. 
Are you waiting for a sign? 
This is your sign to move your body. 
What are we waiting for? 
#apeptalkforwhenyouneedone
#momyourself
Looking for a refreshing drink? Put this Spicy Cuc Looking for a refreshing drink? Put this Spicy Cucumber Limeade on the TO DO list.  Recipe on shutterbean! Type SPICY and I’ll dm you the recipe. 🥒🍋‍🟩🌶️
Here’s a taste of my sandwich artistry. This one Here’s a taste of my sandwich artistry. This one is for Cooper.  He usually asks for a layer of takis but we are all out. 🥪✨
When the light was just right ✨ When the light was just right ✨

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  • Tracy Benjamin, the creative mind behind Shutterbean and The Handwriting Club, shares her must-have essentials for working remotely. From her favorite pens to a trusty notebook, each item in her bag helps her stay organized, inspired, and ready to create anywhere. Take a peek inside and see what fuels her creativity on the go with her On-the-Go-Office Bag Essentials post on Shutterbean.com

    On-the-Go Office Bag Essentials

  • Recipes for When You're Sick- Tracy from Shutterbean shares a list of recipes that will help you get well soon!

    Recipes for When You’re Sick

  • Shutterbean Favorite Things Gift Guide 2024-by Tracy Benjamin of Shutterbean.com

    Shutterbean Favorite Things 2024

  • Tracy from Shutterbean shares her Favorite Trader Joe's Beauty Products. See more on her blog!

    Favorite Trader Joe’s Beauty Products

  • Keep Grief Weird! Podcast with Tracy Benjamin and Dr. MC McDonald about GRIEF! https://keepgriefweird.substack.com/

    Keep Grief Weird- Season 1

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