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 and much more!

Here is my recipe for Gluten Free Snack Mix. I have tweaked the original Chex Mix recipe to be gluten free. The result is a savory treat with a touch of sweetness from the g/f multi grain Cheerios. YUM! I use peanuts instead of mixed nuts since Bethany is allergic to tree nuts. Experiment with a variety of gluten-free cereals but don’t skimp on the pretzels. This recipe makes a big batch :)

OLIVES - Look at these marinated beauties!! I need to make a batch asap!

Shelby made this soup and said it was outstanding. Bethany wants me to make this russian honey cake. Darrin would love this!

Last week I was inspired to make an Oktoberfest dinner. I made one of my favorite recipes for pork chops with mustard cream. Served with sweet & sour german red cabbage and spaetzle. I bought this tool for making authentic spaetzle and it works perfectly!

An easy weeknight meal. This bolognese sauce is SO GOOD! Just ask my sweet Mama!

Darrin and I enjoyed a great dinner with friends at The Brass Onion in Leawood. We all loved our meals. On our next visit, we want to try the fried chicken.

Pass the tissues!!! The Starling movie

Kansas City Ballet performs Celts - Performance runs October 15 - 24

Shelby and I did yoga with puppies this past Saturday. It definitely put the FUN in fundraising!! Great Plains SPCA is a wonderful organization doing so much for our animal friends and community. Their website has a link for volunteers and how to help support their mission.

Be kind, stay safe and HAVE A GREAT WEEK!