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DIY Book Flowers

April 13, 2016

Today, I’ve got some gorgeous book flowers that are perfect for weddings, showers, or decorating your home!  I’ve been in the process of coming up with ideas for my wedding, and I totally plan on incorporating book flowers into my bouquets.  I had to test out many different ways to make these roses before I decided on a process that is both quick, easy, and turns out with really pretty roses!

DIY Book Flowers | cookingalamel.com

With my cousin getting married in less than a month, my sister planning her wedding, my best friend just getting engaged, and me mostly avoiding planning my wedding 😉 , it’s hard not to get swept up into it and get lost on Pinterest for hours… and hours, and hours.  Since I have a ton of book pages left from when I made my Kindle book cover, I decided I better start actually doing something to feel like I’m making a little bit of progress, even if I don’t even have a wedding date yet.  😉 [Read more…]

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Cinnamon and Vanilla Walnuts

February 2, 2016

Are you always searching out snacks to get you between lunch and dinner?  Look no further than these vanilla and cinnamon spiced candied nuts, made with lower sugar than other candied nuts so you aren’t ruining your healthy diet!

Cinnamon and Vanilla Walnuts | cookingalamel.com

My friend’s mom sends me cinnamon candied walnuts every year around Christmas, and they’re one of the highlights of my winters, now!  I ran out just a little while into January, so I decided I had to make my own.  I’m really enjoying having these nuts as a little pick me up at work or when I get home but it’s not quite time for dinner.  Healthy fats, protein, and just a tiny bit of sugar really help to keep me energized instead of hitting that mid-afternoon slump! [Read more…]

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Things I’m Loving: January 2016 Edition

January 23, 2016

With a new season comes a new Things I’m Loving post!  There’s no better time to do it than a weekend that I’m stuck at home because of this crazy blizzard that came through the east coast, right?!  Gotta love impromptu photo shoots in the snow.  🙂  The snow is still going strong here as I write this (Saturday night) with crazy, gusting winds… nights like this are usually when I struggle not to go online shopping, but today, it’s easier, cause I can just tell YOU GUYS what to go buy instead!  😉  Much better for my wallet, not so good for yours… haha!

Things I'm Loving: January 2016 Edition | cookingalamel.com

This month, I’m featuring some cozy clothes that are perfect for the winter, a couple accessories, my current favorite snack and adult beverage, my current skin care obsession, my favorite workout at the moment, and a new book I am SO excited about!  It might get a little photo heavy, as I had a lot of trouble picking my favorites, so bear with me!!

As always, I love to hear your current favorite things, too, so be sure to share in the comments below what you’re loving lately!  Without further ado, Things I’m Loving:  January Edition!

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I'm Melinda, a baking, fitness, and reading-obsessed pharmacist, crazy cat lady, and geek. This is my little place on the internet to share mostly healthy recipes and the occasional geeky craft. I am all about balance in every aspect of life, especially when it comes to food! More>>

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