

Welcome to the weekend 02.19.2021
Do you have a Sous Vide? We just ordered one and are excited to try it! Send me your favorite recipes! Sunday Soup Salads and Salads...
Melanie Blackmore
Feb 19, 2021


BRRR... Welcome to the weekend 02.12.2021
Here are a few recipes I've recently saved to my vast collection…. This SALAD! It’s a classic for a reason! I’m going to make this...
Melanie Blackmore
Feb 12, 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


SUPER BOWL snacks & bites
There are certain foods I always crave when watching football. How about a Nacho Bar with all of the fixings? Queso, guac, beans,...
Melanie Blackmore
Feb 3, 2021


Welcome to the weekend 01.29.2021
So many pretty things! Cool! A few new restaurants coming to the KC area in the coming months. Does your home office or desk need a...
Melanie Blackmore
Jan 29, 2021


Welcome to the weekend 01.22.2021
It’s Friday! You need to make homemade pizza! Here is a great list to inspire you! This looks so good! I’ve been on a sweet-heat kick...
Melanie Blackmore
Jan 22, 2021


Welcome to the weekend 01.15.2021
Furoshiki fabric wrapping! I’m obsessed. What a gorgeous way to wrap a gift and it’s eco-friendly. I would much rather have a pile of...
Melanie Blackmore
Jan 15, 2021


Welcome to the weekend! 01-08-2021
What 2020 taught me: Mental health counseling is self-care. Hormone balancing is crucial to my health. How to be a better listener. ...
Melanie Blackmore
Jan 8, 2021


WELCOME TO THE WEEKEND & 2021
Friday, January 1st Our lil family of three had a fun night celebrating NYE. We made fondue and the BEST shrimp! Seriously, the BEST...
Melanie Blackmore
Jan 1, 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


Welcome to the weekend 12.18.2020
I finished Hillbilly Elegy rated R, on Netflix. It’s a powerful movie, one that I wasn’t able to watch in one sitting. Raw, unsettling...
Melanie Blackmore
Dec 18, 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


Welcome to the weekend 12.11.2020
I’m back with lots of great ideas and yummy recipe links!! I made this last week and oh my! I’m hooked! Creamy Polenta baked in the...
Melanie Blackmore
Dec 11, 2020


Welcome to the weekend! 12.04.2020
The perfect gift for the FOODIE in your life! Apple presents the best of the best Apps for 2020 My favorite local bookseller, Rainy Day...
Melanie Blackmore
Dec 4, 2020


Retro English Muffin Sandwiches
A childhood favorite of mine (and still is!) Let's make sandwiches! This is an easy, just wing-it kind of sandwich. I love making turkey...
Melanie Blackmore
Nov 29, 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


Mondays with Melanie 11-23-2020
You must try this recipe for your holiday meal or anytime! Great alternative to mashed potatoes for your Thanksgiving Holiday meal. Make...
Melanie Blackmore
Nov 23, 2020


Oven Roasted Potatoes
Rich and hearty roasted potato medallions with herb butter Serves: 4 Ingredients: 3 large russet potatoes 2 tbps. high-heat vegetable...
Melanie Blackmore
Nov 22, 2020


Melanie's Goulash
A very easy and delicious weeknight dinner. Naturally dairy-free. Serves 4 1 pound lean ground beef 2 cans (15 oz) stewed tomatoes (do...
Melanie Blackmore
Nov 20, 2020
















