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{Please send help. I am dangerously addicted to Anthropologie kitchenware.}
{18 months from today! 
Ring holder from etsy.}
{How I spend my Friday nights: developing Nutella frosting.}
{Eating Nutella frosting.}
{working off Nutella frosting.}
Many of you have asked me which brand I run in. I prefer Brooks. Here are my my current shoes.
{I eat my coffee too.}
{Taking weekends off to spend time with my best friends Molly, Kristin, and Marie: much needed!}
{two full time jobs = frosting cakes at 7am & lunch-break photoshoots.}
{from my best bud – William’s Sonoma monogrammed spatulas.}
{for my sisters. }
{purple sunglasses are seriously underrated.}
{pumpkin pants.}
My little man Jude turns 5 next week! I’d love to make him peanut butter bones.
Anyone have a wonderful homemade recipe for such?
{Homemade Funfetti Cake: another main squeeze.}
Don’t miss the DSLR + premium lens giveaway happening right now! Open until March 31st.
Happy Wednesday! So what’s new in your lives? Any bites of life to share?
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Fun post! Love Nutella frosting:)
Maria recently posted..Coconut Lemon Macaroon Nests
I saw the ring holder on instagram last night. SO CUTE!!!
Meghan @ The Tasty Fork recently posted..Surprise Recipe Swap – Marshmallow Peanut Butter Eggs
Good morning!
Wonderful photos, Sally, and thanks for sharing. I made my dog and his pup friends heart shaped peanut butter treats for Valentine’s Day. I pinned it: http://pinterest.com/jaclynjeni/dog-treats/ –Shameless plug
I found it on the Paula Deen website, and yes, 1 pound of butter is not needed for this recipe. Happy birthday, Jude!
Have a great day. Off for a run!
perfect! I’m going to check that peanut butter treat recipe out. Thank you SO much for sharing it Jaclyn.
I adore you! Thatisall.
Love these posts, Sally! So much fun to read
I still need to buy that jar of Nutella…lol
Ikhlas recently posted..Review: Eleanor and Park
yes you do! get to it
So fun! Thanks for letting us take a peek into your life.
Eva @ Eva Bakes recently posted..Chinese baked custard filled buns (奶黄包)
Oooo, those Anthro spoons – SWOON! Also love the purple sunglasses
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet recently posted..Monkey Bread Muffins with 5 Minute Chocolate Sauce
So much fun! I love these posts. Always fun to get to know bloggers through avenues other than food (but, of course, I love the food aspect!!! obvi
).
Colleen @ What’s Baking in the Barbershop?! recently posted..Wedding Wednesdays: Our First Dance & Parent Dances
Haha… I do most of my blogging and photography either between 5.30 and 7am or 9.30 to midnight, so I definitely relate to the 7am frosting photoshoot! Love this post. And your blog is beautiful, energy-infused and fun in every way! Not sure how you manage to keep the posts rolling out so frequently though. I struggle to complete one per week. Hugs x
laurasmess recently posted..Lime and Burnt Sugar Meringue Tart with Coconut Pastry
keeping up is a real struggle for me, believe me! It’s nice to relate to someone like you though, so thank you!
I also appreciate being able to relate to someone like you… I think there’s a common misconception that highly successful blogs are run by people who either have heaps of time (and rich husbands!) or are getting enough money from advertising to make a job out of it. You’re definitely proof that it can happen through darn hard work, dedication and talent! Sending you a hug, you’re amazing xx
heaps of extra time? what’s that like?
you’re amazing, thank you for reading!
Your ring is GORGEOUS! (=
Gloria @ Simply Gloria recently posted..Triple Peanut Butter Chex Bars
Gloria, thank you VERY much!
Anthropologie kitchenware is so beautiful, and so is that Nutella frosting, yum!
These photos are so fun
Nutmeg Nanny recently posted..Pistachio Pound Cake
My dog loves these from Brown Eyed Baker -
http://www.browneyedbaker.com/2007/11/03/gone-to-the-dogs/.
Thanks Amanda! I’m going to check that recipe out for Jude this weekend.
1. I have to wait 18 whole months for wedding photos????? Can we fast forward??? The anticipation is killing me!
2. Anthropologie makes my heart happy and my bank account sad. And then I get in and I’m like “Kitchen or clothes???? HOW CAN I EVER CHOOSE??”
3. Those spatulas. So jealous.
4. If I didn’t love you so much I think I would hate you. Why do you always look so pretty and put together?? Can you please post a picture looking gross in sweat pants next time to make the rest of us feel better?
Ari @ Ari’s Menu recently posted..S’mores Blondies
hahaha Ari! I am the most un-put-together person ever. When I’m not at work, I’m wearing my jammies.
Purple sunglasses are sooo underrated. I might have just purchased Tory Burch sunglasses that have green and yellow strips. Bring on spring!!
Elaine @ Cooking to Perfection recently posted..Cream Cheese Swirl Guinness Brownies
i LOVE tory!! I don’t have any TB sunglasses though – I lose those too easily. I stick to her shoes and purses, much harder to lose or break those!
Love those measuring spoons!Seriously so adorable!
Lisa @ Garnish with Lemon recently posted..Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs
Anthorpologie & Etsy, I should have known!
And, omg, your best bud is awesome – how cool are those personalized spatulas?! 
Ali @ WHOLEistically Fit recently posted..WIAW: Falling Off the “Green” Wagon (Just A Little)
i know! she was so sweet to send them to me. I want them in every color now!
I love this glimpse into your life Sally! I feel like I just learned a lot about you
I have a quick question for you – what tripod do you use? I recently broke mine {don’t ask!} and I need to buy a new one and am looking for a recommendation. If you have the time of course 
Trish – Mom On Timeout recently posted..Easter Cathedral Candy
Hey Trish! Thanks! Of course I have time – I actually just bought a new tripod and I’m in love with it. SO easy to use. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=&sku=740297&Q=&is=REG&A=details
I really can’t decide which ones I’m more obsessed with…the Anthro measuring spoons or the dark chocolate covered espresso beans from TJ’s. OK let’s face it…chocolate always wins!! YUM.
Alexis @ Hummusapien recently posted..Curried Quinoa Red Lentil Soup
Ok, I agree with you! and PS: I’m obsessed with the name of your blog.
I have an equally cute set of measuring spoons from Anthropologie. They’re hanging on my kitchen wall because they’re too cute to use.
I often run home for lunch time photo shoots. Gotta get the light when you can!
I know! I race home for photoshoots; it frees up my weekends a bit!
Can you believe I’ve never been to an Anthropologie store?
Mimi recently posted..Chocolate Graham Cracker Cupcakes with Toasted Marshmallow Frosting
Mimi! Oh my goodness. You will love all of their kitchenware! It’s expensive though, so maybe it’s good you haven’t been introduced yet
haha oh man I’m so addicted to Anthropologie kitchen stuff too. I can’t help myself – I’ve been eying those measuring spoons for a while now… I’ve managed to hold off on those but not so much with some plates / bowls! It doesn’t help that there is a store less than 10 minutes from me either…
Ashley recently posted..Broccoli Salad
i can’t help myself with the plates/bowls either. I have to force myself from going to the store. then I just go online instead. it’s bad!
Get out! Monogrammed spatulas?!? I would be in heaven, if I had an anthro that wasn’t 4 hours away!
Ahhh anthropologie kitchenware is so dangerous for me, too! I haven’t tried TJ’s chocolate covered espresso beans, but I’m seriously addicted to the chocolate covered almonds with salt and turbinado sugar. Also, love the pumpkin pants!
jodye @ chocolate and chou fleur recently posted..Roasted Cauliflower and Garlic Hummus + a Twist on Socca
hahahaha you are the first person to comment on them! Kevin calls me pumpkin pants all the time since I bought them.
Hey, I think they are cute. And I need to find those almonds!
I just Pinterest-ed a recipe for Peanut Butter Bones for my own dog the other day. Here’s the link I saved.
http://www.theredneckprincess.net/2012/01/09/munchie-mondayshomemade-peanut-butter-puppy-cookies/
Let me know how they are if you make them!!
Danielle
amazing! Thank you so much Danielle – I can’t wait to check them out with Jude this weekend. He will be a happy birthday boy!
My dog Dash is OBSESSED with these treats
http://allrecipes.com/recipe/peanut-butter-and-pumpkin-dog-treats/
YES! Ok I’ll check them out this weekend. My sister has a recipe like that using PB and pumpkin; I might have to try them!
Lunch time photo shoots are my jam!
Julianne @ Beyond Frosting recently posted..Chocolate Cream Cheese Cupcakes
glad i’m not the only one!
Love it all! Especially the ring holder! I need to get one for my kitchen
Yay! 18 months to go! So exciting!!!
Carla @ Carlas Confections recently posted..Biscoff Banana Oat Cookies
thanks Carla! I know it will fly by.
Happy Birthday to your pup! 5 is a great year! Our yellow lab loved these biscuits =)
Banana-Nut Biscuits
yields about 60 medium biscuits
3- 3 1/2 c coarse oat flour
1 1/4 c mashed ripe banana
1/4 c creamy natural peanut butter
1/4 c powdered milk
1 tsp baking soda
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line two half sheet pans with parchment or a Silpat baking mats.
In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients and mix with a wooden spoon to form a stiff dough.
Turn the dough out on a lightly floured surface and roll to a 1/8-1/4″ thick, depending on biscuit size preference. Cut with medium biscuit cutter and place on prepared baking sheets.
Bake for 12 minutes, rotate trays, and bake another 12 minutes. Lower oven temp to 300 degrees and bake another 25 minutes, rotating trays halfway. Cool on racks and store in cookie jar!
Haven’t tried them yet, but I do have the perfect dog biscuit muffin tin for when I do…
Homemade Peanut Butter & Bacon Dog Treats
Makes 15-20 treats
Printable Recipe
Ingredients
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1 tablespoon honey
1 large egg
1/2 cup water
1 carrot, shredded
2-3 pieces cooked bacon, chopped
1 cup oat flour or 1 1/2 cups rolled oats, processed until floury
1 cup all-purpose or whole wheat flour
Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F. In a medium bowl, combine peanut butter, honey, egg, water, carrot and bacon and stir until well blended. Add both flours to wet mixture to form dough.
Roll out dough between two pieces of plastic wrap or lightly floured work surface to 1/4 inch thick.
Cut out with a dog bone shaped cookie cutter, or your desired shape. Place treats 1 inch apart on a parchment lined baking sheet.
Bake for 20-25 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store in a sealed container or re-sealable plastic bag for up to one week, or freeze
Jude would LOVE these! I loves carrots and bacon and peanut butter. This is perfect. Thank you so much Trish!
Anthro sale section of kitchen plates etc is my favorite! Also am in love with colored pants and purple sunglasses (I have purple plaid ones to prove it). Digging your monogrammed spatulas too.
Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie recently posted..Raw S’mores Cookie Dough Bites
I share your love of Anthropologie kitchenware! I love many other things in there, but somehow I always end up buying the kitchen stuff!! I so love the monogrammed spatulas, too!
YOUR RING! oh my god its soooo pretty!! Kevin has great taste.
I love your bites of real life posts, Sally. It’s nice to know more about the person behind the only recipes I go into the kitchen for!
Thank you for the compliment on my ring, Hansi! I’m glad you like these posts too.
I love your pumpkin pants!!!
Ali | Gimme Some Oven recently posted..Thai Peanut Sauce
hahaha you are one of the only people to notice the obnoxious pants.
Thanks Ali!
I am addicted to Anthro, too. I can’t even go to the mall b/c I have to walk by the MAC store, Mac store, Anthro, Williams Sonoma, Tiffany, Pottery Barn, VS…all in like one little row. Which is why I never go to the mall! Too dangerous!
I love your Bites posts. Fun to see the real you and real life scenes and shots. Thanks for sharing your pics, Sally!
Averie @ Averie Cooks recently posted..30 Minute Honey Whole Wheat Skillet Bread
i love ALL of those stores, Averie. I wouldn’t be trusted in your mall. Where we are moving next month – there is a mall literally down the street. dangerous!
Your ring is beautiful!
Avery @ Southern Belle Living Well recently posted..The Hallway Workout
thank you very much Avery!
I’d LOVE for you to try my PB & Banana Dog Treats! They make a ton and freeze really well. You can substitute the mashed banana for any mashed fruit or veggie.
http://www.toddlindsey.com/2013/02/peanut-butter-banana-dog-treats.html
Love those measuring spoons.
Lindsey recently posted..DIY Dollhouse Apron & Refinished $1 Hutch
PERFECT! Lindsey, I’ll take a look at the recipe with Jude this weekend. He’s already excited for homemade treats!
Ahhhh so much prettiness! I esp. love your ring holder
Kayle (The Cooking Actress) recently posted..Cheddar Crusted Chicken Fingers
18 months is going to fly by Sally! Enjoy every single minute of it.
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust recently posted..Bacon Maple Cinnamon Rolls
You are so sweet Dorothy – and yes, I know! It will FLY by. I’m planning to relax and just enjoy it. No stress!
I have those measuring spoons too. I’ve been leaving them on the counter because they are too pretty to hide in the drawer! Love your purple sunglasses too!
Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen recently posted..Oatmeal Cinnamon Chip Cookies
Love the picture of your ring! SO gorgeous!
Kristen @ notsodomesticated recently posted..37 Weeks: Considered Full-Term
I LOVE the measuring spoon set… so cute! And the monogrammed spatulas are a pretty awesome gift.
We buy those chocolate-covered espresso beans from TJ’s too. TO DIE FOR.
Alexandra recently posted..Confession #116: I’m a Dangerous Shopper… Nutella Brownie Easter Egg Nests
I know! And guess what Alexandra? I have a recipe coming up today using those espresso beans!
I love those dark chocolate espresso beans!
I keep them in the freezer when I need an afternoon pick me up : )
luv what you do recently posted..Buttermilk Banana Bread
Jude is so stinking cute! And I love those “will you be my maid of honor” cookies. They’re so pretty! I am totally having spatula envy btw. I may have to buy myself some!
Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious recently posted..Mini Vanilla Bean Turtle Cheesecake and a Giveaway!
Ahh…you are such a trooper! Full time job + running this awesome blog…WOW!
Regina @ SpecialtyCakeCreations recently posted..Cornflakes Easter Nests
thank you Regina, that means a lot to me!
love your blog Sally!! and your real life pics as well and your recipes are awesome and your dog is soooooo cute:))
Thanks Adrienn. I can’t take credit for Jude – he’s a natural cutie!
I love all your Anthropologie stuff! It’s so fun getting new cooking gear…I just bought a Texas-size muffin tin and really want to make cheesecakes or something in it.
I’m really dying to make a strawberry-lemon-swirl cheesecake recipe. Thanks for sharing! I hope you are having a great week!
ok now that sounds fabulous. strawberry lemon cheesecake! if you find a good recipe for one, send it my way Caley!
I love love LOVE you sharing bites of real life!!! You inspire me so much, in all aspects!! I love the Anthropologie measuring spoons, I so have to get some right now!! Your ring is so gorgeous!! Thanks so much for sharing parts of your life with all of us!!
with baking love,
Lisa
Thank you Lisa, that’s so nice to read. And thank you for the compliments on my ring!
Hey Lisa! Thank you for all the sweet compliments, especially on the ring
I love love love Trader Joe’s! Have you tried their almonds covered in salt and dark chocolate? Sounds weird, but the taste is unique and wonderful!
Bites of life: got a job as a Food Photographer this week!, I will playing Gertie in “Oklahoma” in May, finishing my graduate course in Positive Psychology and in awe over everything I have learned about increasing well-being.
Mary Ellen recently posted..Lighter Cinnamon Rolls
Hey Mary Ellen – no I haven’t tried those yet but someone else suggested them as well. Now I can’t wait to grab them the next time I go to TJs. They sound wonderful! CONGRATS on the job too, wow. AND the completion of your graduate course. That’s amazing. So happy for you!
Your ring holder (and of course the ring, too) is FAB! Love it.
As far as doggie treats for Jude, I made our Ruby the Ruby’s Bones treats from the Dahlia Bakery Cookbook. They have bacon, honey, AND peanut butter in them! I photographed but haven’t blogged them yet. Ruby was a TOTAL fan and I think she’d recommend them!
Dana recently posted..Dark Chocolate Cookie-wiches (Cookie Sandwiches)
I adore the fun glimpses of life! You are seriously the cutest!! Your wedding will be here before you know it…definitely enjoy the ride!!!
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life recently posted..Coconut Chocolate Chunk Muffin Tops
I am trying to just enjoy it all right now, Jocelyn! Thank you so much for the kind words.
I love your bites of real life series!! You and your life are so cute! Any tips on how to get that perfect frosting looking so beautiful? Do you use a specific tip?
Desi recently posted..Frosted Irish Cream Brownies
Hi Desi! I use tip #12 for my frosting. Thank you!
Hi Sally! I love making dog biscuits for my Luna! A few months ago I made her peanut butter and banana dog biscuits, here is the link:
http://healthyvittlesandbits.wordpress.com/2012/09/03/luna-gets-a-treat/
and then a few weeks ago I made “fiber-ful biscuits” for one of my parents dogs that recently had surgery – these ones are packed with pumpkin, oats, and wheat germ, so great for dogs with sensitive stomachs. Here is the link for that one:
http://healthyvittlesandbits.wordpress.com/2013/03/07/little-nelsons-upset-stomach-biscuits/
I hope you find these helpful – and I hope Jude finds them delicious!
Danielle recently posted..Make Your Own Healthy Egg McMuffin in less than 5 minutes!
ahhh he will LOVE both of them – I’m going to check the first one out for now. I can hear his stomach growling for one already – and I’m miles away from him at work
You’re the cutest. That is all.
Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl recently posted..What’s In Your Kitchen Wednesday
Love these posts! Do you work from home? I ask since you noted your lunch break photo shoot.
Laura Dembowski recently posted..Peanut Butter Egg Blondies
Hey Laura! I am able to go home for lunch