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New + Thanksgiving Favorites
With Love, Melissa Blog Newsletter, Vol. 12 (11/21/22)
New + Thanksgiving Favorites
Hello, my lovelies!
I'm already set for Thanksigivng this week, I got my shopping done early to avoid the crowds. Are you an early bird too? If you're a last minute planner check out my Thanksgiving favorites below.
New posts on the blog these past two weeks have been my absolute favorite chai tea latte recipe and I shared the Studio Ghibli themed stationery swap I did this year with a pen pal.
Shop Updates: My holiday sale is still up for another couple weeks, make sure to grab some printable bookmarks to give away with Christmas gifts! Plus I'm working on some big things for my original Etsy shop: WithLoveMelissaShop. Keep your eye out because dozens of new items will be landing there soon!
Talk to you soon <3
This chai tea latte is a tried and true family favorite. It's also a hundred times better than buying it at a cafe!
I did a Studio Ghibli Stationery Swap with a pen pal this past year, it took me several days to get every detail right. Flip through to see how it came out!
Thanksgiving here we come!
I have to admit this is practically dessert, but it's ok if you eat it only on special occaisions right? This sweet potato casserole is definitely a Thanksgiving day tradition.
These vegan stuffed mushrooms have a delicious italian flavor and are one of the most popular recipes on my blog!
Stuffing is an essential Thanksgiving recipe! This simple recipe has been passed down in my family and it can be easily modified to be gluten free or vegan!
This sweet fancy plaited challah bread is sure to impress anyone at the table.
Instead of pumpkin pie, make these hand pies instead. Easy to grab, even easier to eat!
More Recipes:
Ratatouille
Apple Crumble Tart
Apple Hand Pies (can be made vegan)
Cranberry Orange Mocktail
Vegan British Treacle Tart
Mushroom Lentil Soup
Golden Milk
Watch to the end to see my swap and what I received from my pen pal!
Watch my youtube short on how to make your own chai, yummm!
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