Paula Deen's Cheesey, Buttery Macaroni

Tonight I tried a Paula Deen recipe that Brian had been drooling over for a few months (he drools over Paula Deen in general -- I think he has a secret crush). It was for Creamy Macaroni and Cheese but supplemented with a can of cheese soup. I shuddered when I saw the recipe, but it actually turned out pretty good. Of course, the half a stick of butter and the 3+ cups of cheese didn't hurt any.

It was relatively easy to assemble and then cooked in the Crock Pot for three hours while I played with Jack and we met with our financial adviser -- a nice way to fix dinner and then forget about it.

Although I don't love it as much as the more sophisticated flavors of the Barefoot Contessa's Macaroni and Cheese, I do think we'll probably make the recipe again when we're craving some comfort food.

Sous Chef, Part 2

On Saturday, I made a carrot cake with cream cheese frosting for my parents and grandma. Jack, as usual, was on hand (in sling) to assist. Once I finished the frosting, Jack helped lick the beaters (his first time!). He thoroughly approved.