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The Moody Mortal

Moody home inspiration, living authentically, & embracing your weird

Easy Christmas Mint Recipe

I've always loved the old-fashioned, cream cheese mints that would be served by the plateful at weddings and graduations. As a kid, I loved drooling over a spread of melt-in-your-mouth goodness in a wide variety of perfectly little molded shapes. Recently, I was craving one of these delectable little bites and longed for graduation and wedding season. Then, it dawned on me -- I don't *have* to wait. There is no *set* mint season! I *could* just make them myself, now! So, I did -- *and* I made ... VIEW POST

Creamy Instant Pot Oatmeal

Is there anything more comforting and homey than piping hot oatmeal with cinnamon and nutmeg wafting about the kitchen? No? Well. I just want to start by saying that my kids hate it. So, if you're looking for an instant kid favorite, this may not be for you (unless your kids aren't picky, in which case I say -- congratulations -- and tell me your secrets, PLEASE!). Anyway, I've finally found a terrific recipe for creamy Instant Pot oatmeal that I could eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner! I ... VIEW POST

Creamy Pink Fudge Recipe

Fudge. Just hearing the word makes my taste buds sing and the saliva start to flow like Niagra. Okay, sorry. Envisioning my spit isn't the imagery I was targeting, here. Let's begin again, shall we? Fudge. It's sweet. It's creamy. It's buttery. It's a must-have during the holiday season (and, I argue, year-round!). I am a bit of a fudge snob, my friends. This stems from the years of fudgery (my own term for fudge-making) with my mom. She would make all types and varieties of fudge during the ... VIEW POST

How To Make Spooky Pumpkin Cookies

What's fall without as many pumpkin flavored recipes as possible?! Even if you aren't a HUGE fan of pumpkin-y spice, you have to appreciate easy and fantastically fun kid-friendly recipes, right? So, let's dive right into how to make spooky pumpkin cookies! Ingredients for Spooky Pumpkin Cookies: 2 Cups Flour1 Cup Oatmeal1 Cup Butter or Margarine1 Cup Brown Sugar1 Cup Sugar1 Tsp. Baking Soda1/2 Tsp. Salt1 Egg1 Tsp. Cinnamon1 Tsp. Vanilla1 Cup Chocolate ChipsCandy Corn and Peanut ... VIEW POST