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About me - Melissa Marie

I am a writer and fabulous debater. I have no issue whatsoever with expressing my view on the world in part or as a whole.

I have a passion for food. I have written on this quite a bit as I just cannot deny my love for sustenance.

I also write poetry, as writing

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Food & Drink > Pasta, Grains & Rice How to make a great sandwich: 3 of 29

The "How To" in "how to make a great sandwich," is as subjective as the individual making it. A great sandwich to me might not be so fabulous for someone else. There are a vast array of considerations that can be nailed down that lend to the making of your perfect sandwich. First, consider your favorite bread. Mine happens t...
Food & Drink > Fast Food Who sells the best fast food?: 1 of 7

Presently, among American fast food tycoons, there is a battle just coming to a boil. For a long time, the only factor in which fast food restaurant to choose was which one provided consistency. For example, I know that every single time I order a McDonald's Double Cheese Burger, Cheeseburger, or Big Mac, I pretty much know ...
Health & Fitness > Nutrition Tips Cold and flu remedies that can be found in food: 1 of 7

Yep, it's here, cold and flu season. If you don't like taking all those over-the-counter medications and want to start kicking your symptoms nature's way, here are remedies that people swear by: Chicken Soup. Yep, the classic chicken soup. Balanced protein and carbs are always good for you as well as lots of fluids. However,...
Pets & Animals > Horse Care & Health Homemade horse treat recipes: 1 of 6

A horse is a horse? Is a human just a human? When it comes to horse treats, there are of course the "good" kind of eats: apples, pears, and the well known carrot or two. But, the same goes with horses as it does with any loved one, it is the thought that counts. Time spent in making fabulous treats will serve to strengthen y...
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Why we should never settle for second best in life: 1 of 6

When asking why we should never settle for second best in life, we are really asking, "is it okay to be selfish?" This question causes a lot of soul searching, but in the end, it really matters what YOU want, and not what others want for you or something that might do in place of your desires. So, you bet! It's okay to be se...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Pain in life: 99 of 549

This scorching angst within my mind My blackened soul, it is divine I see the world through new-born eyes Born of hate and rage. Oh shattered heart what can I be Your edges cut inside of me This hollowness is full despite All my hate and rage. Some days I'm sure life's plainly woe Be it now, ring out my soul! So that I may o...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: A kiss: 39 of 180

Lovers we've become In this kiss we celebrate Soul mates, together. Our lips converge Sparks ignite, fireworks fly Souls bound forever.
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Love: 164 of 718

Kiss softly my lips Heartbeats away, an embrace My heart, delighted. Warmth radiating Filling my soul and being Love, alas, is mine. Whatever makes us Who we have been forever Unites us always. Love you, beloved. Until my heart stops I am Yours, entirely.
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Food that makes me feel good: 7 of 29

Sustenance, ah sweet sustenance... When anyone walks into Tucci Benuch's in Chicago, the first thing that they are greeted with is two plates of sustenance. One plate contains crispy, fresh bread or fresh Focaccia, the other dish gleams with a little bit of fine olive oil, the best balsamic vinegar that I have ever enjoyed, ...
Arts & Humanities > American Literature Da Vinci Code: Fact or fiction?: 2 of 8

One only has to look as far as the Free Masons, their local Masonic Temple, as well as the Shriners, to come to the realization that there is a belief system backing the story "Davinci Code" as well as it's offspring, "Angels and Demons". However, as with many beliefs and religions alike, it is simply one's own perception of...