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 thankful for our family and friends although we were not able to be together for Christmas. I am thankful for my health and the health of loved ones.

I bought this game and it's fun! Great for family get togethers!

My sweet Mom gave me her InstaPot! What should I make first? So many choices but this chicken broth will definitely be on my list of recipes to try! I use broth for so many recipes!

Macarons are finicky! I have had many successes and just as many failures. I'm rather obsessed with perfecting them. These will be my next attempt at greatness :) Wish me luck!!

I have a weakness for snack mixes. Sweet, salty, spicy - I love them all. This one has lemon pepper seasoning and I'm very intrigued.

Winter is coming! I think I need these!

I bought this cookbook and I want to make everything! The Baked Cod was fantastic! The cookbook has comfort food for everyone!

I bought several pairs of these earrings at the Strawberry Swing Indie Craft Fair. I would love to learn the art of beading. Her work is stunning! Support a local artist :)

Another local artist - I bought one of his Arrowhead paintings for Darrin. I am in love with this print!

Have you ever made Empanadas? This would be a delicious meal for New Years Day!

How about these scallops for NYE dinner? I would serve over parmesan risotto!

Cheers! I adore Gimlets - this one is so pretty!

Wishing you a Happy New Year with the hope that you will have many blessings in the year to come. Wishing every day of the new year to be filled with success, happiness, health and prosperity for you. Happy New Year!