
Life, food and all that's good! Volume 2
January 18, 2022 Friday was the start of KC Restaurant Week and runs through Jan 23! I’m looking forward to trying Bamboo Penny’s! ...
Melanie Blackmore
Jan 18, 2022

LIFE, FOOD AND ALL THAT'S GOOD! Vol. 1
Happy New Year! It’s going to be a great one! We just returned from a fun-filled long weekend in Colorado. This trip was a discovery...
Melanie Blackmore
Jan 5, 2022

MONDAYS WITH MELANIE December 6, 2021
A sweet friend of mine (pun intended) hosted her 21st Cookie Party last week. I made these. The dough comes together easily (must...
Melanie Blackmore
Dec 6, 2021

MONDAYS WITH MELANIE November 29, 2021
I hope your Thanksgiving holiday was wonderful! We had a house full of family and it was so nice to be together again. Feeling...
Melanie Blackmore
Nov 29, 2021

MONDAYS WITH MELANIE November 22, 2021
Wow! What a wonderful weekend! Birthdays, family, friends and a CHIEFS WIN!! Bethany requested Berry Cheesecake for her birthday. It...
Melanie Blackmore
Nov 22, 2021
MONDAYS WITH MELANIE November 15, 2021
It’s chili season! You need to make my cowboy cornbread recipe. Bethany has requested this for her birthday. I will make gluten-free...
Melanie Blackmore
Nov 15, 2021

MONDAYS WITH MELANIE November 8, 2021
I made Red Velvet cupcakes to celebrate Geneva’s birthday. I used Bob’s Red Mill gluten-free 1-to-1 baking flour. They were fantastic! ...
Melanie Blackmore
Nov 8, 2021

MONDAYS WITH MELANIE October 25, 2021
Today, Darrin and I celebrate our 18th Anniversary. 20 years together and still having so much fun. When I met Darrin, I knew I found...
Melanie Blackmore
Oct 25, 2021

MONDAYS WITH MELANIE October 18, 2021
Howdy from the Blackmores! Darrin and I went to an Urban Cowboy themed party over the weekend and had a blast. Darrin won 2nd place in...
Melanie Blackmore
Oct 18, 2021

MONDAYS WITH MELANIE October 11, 2021
For my vegetarian friends, Sweet Potato Red Lentil Curry. I’m convinced my carnivore friends would love this too! Drooling! Quick Cook...
Melanie Blackmore
Oct 11, 2021

MONDAYS WITH MELANIE 10.04.2021
I started my first batch of Pineapple Vodka (Stoli Doli). It is best for the fruit to marinate for 10-12 days. Had my first taste over...
Melanie Blackmore
Oct 4, 2021

MONDAYS WITH MELANIE 09.27.2021
Last week was a tough one for my family. We had to say goodbye to our sweet super-dog Logan (aka Logan Bear, Logie Bear and Wiggle Butt)....
Melanie Blackmore
Sep 27, 2021

MONDAYS WITH MELANIE 09.20.2021
Hey friends! It’s been a busy few weeks at our house. Great food and family fun. Here are a few of my favorite things this past week...
Melanie Blackmore
Sep 20, 2021
MONDAYS WITH MELANIE 09.13.2021
Hi! I’m here to share a few links with you that I find interesting, and hope you do as well. The bowl that makes its own popcorn? Cool!...
Melanie Blackmore
Sep 13, 2021

MONDAYS WITH MELANIE
Sometimes we all have to hit the pause button in our lives. I left my full time job in April and have spent the last few months...
Melanie Blackmore
Sep 6, 2021

Mondays with Melanie 02.08.2021
The real life Willy Wonka of Chocolate - simply stunning treats! I could compile a list of yummy recipes to inspire you for Valentine’s...
Melanie Blackmore
Feb 8, 2021

Mondays with Melanie 12.28.2020
I hope you are healthy and finding joy in the little things! We stayed home this past week and found new ways to enjoy the holidays. I am...
Melanie Blackmore
Dec 28, 2020

Mondays with Melanie 12.21.2020
Like many of you, my holiday will be like no other. For the first time, I won’t be spending Christmas with my oldest daughter, Shelby. ...
Melanie Blackmore
Dec 21, 2020

Mondays with Melanie 12.14.2020
I’m rather enthralled with miniatures. Look at these tiny photo albums and photo strips! Sugared cranberries are so very festive! I...
Melanie Blackmore
Dec 14, 2020

Mondays with Melanie 11-30-2020
Happy Holidays from our family to yours! I made a key lime tart for Thanksgiving and I want to share it with you. I tweaked the recipe...
Melanie Blackmore
Nov 29, 2020