★ 1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) dried noodles (macaroni, shells, etc) ★ 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter ★ 2 tablespoons all purpose flour ★ 1 1/2 milk ★ 2 cups (8 ounces) lightly packed, coarsely grated extra-sharp Cheddar cheese ★ 1 cup (4 ounces) … Read More →
Monthly Archives: June 2009
Fruit Filled Oatmeal Squares
★ 1/2 cup salted butter, room temp ★ 1 cup light brown sugar ★ 1 egg ★ 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract ★ 1 1/4 cups flour ★ 1/2 teaspoon baking soda ★ 2 cups oats ★ 1 cup jam/preserves of choice (homemade or store … Read More →
Eco Friendly
New house shoes! They’re made entirely of recycled yarn and that makes me warm inside. Here’s a strange quirk for me, I try to keep my footwear as eco and animal friendly as possible. I’m not vegan, and I’m not big on the animal rights … Read More →
The "Heidi" Braided Hairstyle
I’ve been wearing my hair in two braids recently, mostly due to the weather and the fact that I’m still trying to decide what to do with it. It’s three tones right now: my natural roots, a small chunk of healthy red, and then left … Read More →
Family Dinner
Last Saturday Tom and I went to his mother’s to celebrate his grandmother’s birthday. Dinner was set for seven, and we ended up staying until around eleven! The food was delicious (especially the steak, ho hum) and I really enjoy spending time with Janet (Tom’s … Read More →
A Mini Vacation Fell Out of the Sky
Bronwyn has rescued a sparrow. And I hope she names him Napoleon. Assuming he’s actually a he. Anyway, I’m exhausted, I’ve had a very busy last two days (Bronwyn’s yesterday, Royal Botanical Gardens today, Tom’s sister’s show tomorrow) but I want to try and sum … Read More →