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Macaroni and Cheese

For some reason all I can think about is my Grandma Huber's Macaroni and Cheese.  It was yummy, cheesy and she always put something crunchy on top before she baked it.  Grandma didn't make it very often since she couldn't eat it, but she loved making it when me and my sister came over for dinner.

Sadly, like most cherished family recipes, there was no recipe, Grandma just dumped good stuff in and out came amazing Mac & Cheese.  My dad's is a close second but I don't think he's made macaroni and cheese in about 10 years.

So here I sit wishing for some yummy homemade macaroni and cheese while Tyrone is getting ready to grill some salmon, which I also love.

I love the memories that food creates.  How one bite can be like a time machine taking you back to a cherished memory.  One of my regular customers at work gets the morning bun every day, she says it reminds her of her mother's cinnamon roles.  Some how that always makes my day, even when she reminisces every day.

So here I sit thinking about food and craving Macaroni and Cheese.  I'm sure that tomorrow it will be something else, I love pregnancy cravings.

With Samuel it was McDonalds with this baby just driving by a fast food place makes me feel sick.  However, I have been craving a homemade, barbecued burger and ice cream for the past few days.  So tonights dinner is close it's barecued salmon, broccoli and french fries.

PS In case you missed it the first time...

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  1. Annemarie HuberFebruary 21, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    I have James' grandma's mac and cheese recipe which is about as good as Grandma Huber's but without the crusty bread topping. I can send it to you if you want it.

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  2. LeeAnnFebruary 22, 2011 at 12:27 PM

    I remember that, when I was left in charge of my brothers, I ocassionaly cooked that macaroon and cheese recipe. However, I'm afraid it was so long ago that I don't remember much except that we always had chopped up hot dogs in it.

    I certainly remember my Mom's cinnamon rolls. They were like no others I've ever had. She rolled the dough thin, spread in plenty of butter, raisins, walnuts, cinnamon, and sugar. After they were baked, we would tear the roll apart and spread on butter, which Mom and Dad always called "gilding the lilly". Personally I think it was her best recipe and I don't recall ever having a cinnamon roll as soft and tasty as her's - nothing close!

    Aunt LeeAnn Huber

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