Melinda In Dayton

The new home of most certainly not

Category: Food

  • I Blame Uncle Si

    I will admit it. The first few episodes of Duck Dynasty that I watched were viewed begrudgingly. Once I’d viewed those episodes, though, I found myself tuning in and enjoying the time spent watching. The next thing I knew, missing a show disappointed me. We were then DVR’ing episodes and currently find ourselves counting the…

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  • Recap: Christmas Goodies at the Fort

    Because not everyone in our family has the same last name and because we are a military family, we have christened our little corner of the world like an army post–we’re a fort. This year at the fort, the girls envisioned a holiday full of homemade goodies and Pinterest only fueled the fire. Always watching…

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  • Mom Scores Big With Birthday-at-the-Bakery

    This weekend, we experienced the perfect storm of things that make my girls ecstatic–a surprise party, a visit to ele Cake Company, and a chance to decorate baked goods. M1 and M2 have had a steadfast and abiding love of all things baking related since they were tiny. M1’s portfolio contains several masterpieces made with…

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  • Things I Never Thought Of Myself

    An oft-repeated phrase “in this economy” used to not ring true with me. However, we’ve had a couple rough years. Even though it feels settled now, my husband’s new job sees him bringing home the same amount every other week that he used to bring home weekly. I work full-time again, but with insurance and…

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  • Breaking the Soda Habit

    I have given up soda cold turkey twice in my life–when I was pregnant. I’ve gone through spits and spurts of removing fully leaded Coca-Cola from my refrigerator and my mind. But, I have always given in to the vending machine calling me. Once I have one, it’s all over with and I’m back to…

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  • Kidless Dinner Out

    Few things I love more than a dinner out where forbidden carbohydrates are involved. I have tried to be Paleo and my major downfall is pasta. It doesn’t matter what kind because I find all kinds delicious. If I’m going to be naughty and eat pasta, I like it to be really worth the guilt.…

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  • My Go-To Summer Side

    Although I’m an autumn girl at heart, I do have a soft spot for summer food. Fresh produce and vibrant colors make cooking and eating more interesting. Our family built a raised bed last May and had more tomatoes than we could handle. This year, I decided early to purchase all the materials necessary for…

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