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Elephantine: the baked mac and cheese. My favorite thing to eat, hands down, is noodles. Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Thai... whatever way you make it, I like it. But mac and cheese is high up there on the list, especially baked mac and cheese. Is there anything more comforting? First things first: cook the pasta. I always sneak a few into my mouth after draining it. Next up: the béchamel sauce. ...and milk. So, back to the butter. Whisk. Gradually pour in the milk and continue to whisk. Reduce the heat, add the cheese, and keep mixing that melty-yummy-goodness. Did someone say garlic? Your macaroni is probably growing impatient. I've been playing this trick on myself recently: substitute a portion of the pasta with veggies. I like using individual ramekins instead of one larger casserole dish, because it allows you to add in whatever veggies and spices you like without offending anyone else.

The last (and most important) step: breadcrumbs. Pop the ramekins in the oven. The first bite. (Nothing more to say. 1. - StumbleUpon. Who came up with the idea that we are supposed to drink orange juice at breakfast? And why, if oatmeal is so good for us, do we eat that only in the morning as well? Apologies to the Palinites, but nutritionists are starting to realize that you and I like our oatmeal and OJ before we start the day because we evolved to like it that way—because enjoying the two together is healthier than eating each of them alone. Epidemiologist David R. Jacobs, Ph.D., of the University of Minnesota calls it food synergy, and he, along with many other nutritionists, believes it might explain why Italians drizzle cold-pressed olive oil over tomatoes and why the Japanese pair raw fish with soybeans.

What's more fascinating, however, is that the evolution between eater and eaten might answer the long-held question about why humans live longer, healthier lives on traditional diets. Tomatoes & Avocadoes And when it comes to salads, don't choose low-fat dressings. Oatmeal & Orange Juice Broccoli & Tomatoes. Crafts: Pierced Sun Catcher | Tween Crafts - Fun, Cool Crafts for Tweens | FamilyFun. Crayon Hearts - Martha Stewart Crafts - StumbleUpon. Collected Quotes from Albert Einstein - StumbleUpon.

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Just the way I like it! This recipe comes from my sister-in-law who lived in Germany for quite some time. I adapted it by making a slight change. It is an awesome recipe that is quite similar to the bagel recipe. The rolls actually get boiled just like the bagels and then sliced on the top for a criss cross look which puffs up a bit to give it that unique look. Dough Ingredients: 7 cups unbleached all purpose flour( sometimes I like to use bread flour)3 1/2 TBS softened butter/oil2 1/4 cups warm water1 TBS salt2 tsp sugar4 1/2 tsp instant yeast Directions: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Preheat oven to 375 Deg F: 6. 7. 8. 9. If you want to make pretzels split the dough in 2 and make only 8 or 9 rolls and 8 or 9 pretzels. Pretzels: makes 8-9 pretzels Ingredients: Use half of the above dough 1. 2. Tip:You can also use a steam rack(the collapsible type) in a pot as well for steaming the pretzels. 3. The Fresh Loaf | News & Information for Amateur Bakers and Artisan Bread Enthusiasts.

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