Author: Melanie

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The One with the Strawberries

Listening to God’s prodding reaps positive results. Funny how that works. It’s like St. Ignatius of Loyola said, “Sin is unwillingness to trust that what God wants is our deepest happiness.” David Benner adds to that, “Until I am absolutely convinced of this I will do everything I can to keep my hands on the […]

Cookies Oatmeal Raisin

Vanishing Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

This recipe came on the back of the Quaker Oats container, so I figured it must be pretty good. :) I compared the ingredients with this recipe and after finding that there were significant differences, I decided this was worth a try. They turned out great–especially when I let them rest on the cookie sheet […]

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The One with the Crazy Rants

So I’m just wondering…has anyone figured out why there is the “me” included in my blog address? Well, besides the fact that adorkable.blogspot.com was already taken…by some teenager who posted once. four years ago. about her lame boyfriend. Geez, I was a bit irritated when I found that out. What a waste of a perfectly […]

Cookies Oatmeal

Soft and Chewy Oatmeal Cookies

This recipe and I have a history. Sometime last summer, I pulled it out of my Taste of Home collection as I was intrigued by it’s original title “Poor Man’s Cookies.” I found out by reading the author’s notes that the reason for this name is due to the lack of eggs, milk, and nuts. […]

Potatoes Side Dish

Grandma Mary’s Potato Salad

Though not a raving fan of potato salad (especially not of the store made variety), I have always loved my Grandma Mary’s version. At many holidays my family requested this side dish and just last summer, I called up Grams and asked for her “secret.” Apparently she cooks alot like I do as her measurements […]

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