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The Four-Story Mistake
Classic children's fiction
The Four-Story Mistake
Book 2 of the The Melendy Family series
The Melendy family moves from their city apartment to a rambling country house with four stories, many rooms, and space for every kind of imagination. New friends, school troubles, winter weather, and neighborhood mysteries give each child a different way to grow. The house becomes a living center of belonging rather than just a setting. Warm and energetic, this classic suits a cozy family weekend for readers who enjoy old houses, sibling adventures, rural discoveries, and community built through play.
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Chocolate Milk
A simple childhood favorite for the Melendys' rambling house, winter adventures, and family evenings.
What you'll need
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- Makes 1 serving.
- Pour the milk into a glass and add 1 tablespoon of chocolate syrup.
- Stir well until the syrup is fully mixed in. Taste and add more syrup if you like a richer chocolate flavor.
- For a warm version, gently heat the mixed chocolate milk in a small saucepan, stirring until warm; do not boil. Pour into a mug and let it cool to a comfortable drinking temperature.
- Garnish: Top with a swirl of whipped cream, if desired.
- Glassware: Tall glass for cold chocolate milk; mug for the warm version.
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Mint Julep
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
Bourbon and mint over crushed ice make a cool classic for a leisurely afternoon.
What you'll need
- 2 oz bourbon
- 8 mint leaves ↗
- 1/2 oz simple syrup ↗
- Crushed ice
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How to mix it
- Gently muddle mint with simple syrup in a julep cup. Add bourbon and fill with crushed ice; stir until the cup frosts, then mound with more crushed ice.
- Garnish: Mint bouquet.
- Glassware: Julep cup.
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