#flowertherapy might be right up there with #water #flowertherapy might be right up there with #watertherapy.  Love passing the time in secret wildflower patches. As you do. 🌸
I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon was on the way home tonight, and my friend pulled over right away so I could grab a photo. That’s when someone really knows you! It was just too beautiful to resist. 🌙
Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ C Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ 
Context: 1/ picture perfect weekend, 2/ threw together a quick meal w udon noodles, steak and broccoli, so good, 3/ the sun reflections on this painting struck me today, looked like a cross 4/ it takes all afternoon but nothing like Sunday Gravy, 5/ six months old, 6/ when he wants some serious zzzz’s, he covers his eye with his ears, the cutest, 7/ breakfast pastries at @coniglios
I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛
Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged photo, but Lola just has ZERO boundaries and Clifford is exceptionally patient. 😂
I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s so good for you), so when I saw that a local patisserie has a smoked salmon croissant available (weekends only), I added it to my list of things to seek out. I popped into @chocolatinenj early on Mother’s Day and was rewarded with this deliciousness. Layers of soft flaky croissant dough, tender smoked salmon, light whipped cream, thinly sliced red and green onion slivers and dotted with capers… it was every bit as amazing as you’d imagine it would be. If you’re local, don’t sleep on this one. 😋
Weekend photos in review, the belated edition. 1/ Weekend photos in review, the belated edition.

1/ hit up a few yard sales and snagged this beautiful pasta dish from Italy with my favorite color for a buck, 2/ and one of these printer trays came home with me too, 3/ pre Mother’s Day celebrations with 30 local moms, 4/ finished the weekend supervising furniture assembly
Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd bir Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd birthday. Unfortunately she’s not here to celebrate because she died suddenly at age 49. I think of her often … every Mother’s Day because we spent most of them together since her husband worked weekends … when I discover a new food adventure (we once did a day long donut crawl) … when I’m sharing a special time with my kids knowing that her then-11 year old is growing up without her. Before she passed, I always appreciated every day, but since then, even more so. You never know what the next day can bring, so relish in the sunshine, surprise rainstorms, making wishes over railroad tracks and all the wonderful randomness life can throw your way. Don’t waste a single second, say yes, live on the outskirts of your comfort zone, laugh often, tell people you love them, give eight second hugs, and squeeze every ounce of joy you can out of life. Do it for the people who can’t. ✨
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Recipe: Easy Slow Cooker Cheddar Mac {Cabot Cheese}

March 20, 2019 · Narrative

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Did you know that 24 percent of Americans eat mac and cheese for breakfast or as a morning snack? There is something about comfort food that is timeless. It doesn’t matter what season it is, or how old you are … one bite of it will instantly bring you back to your childhood and evoke fond memories of simpler and more carefree times. Who doesn’t need more of that? The biggest mac and cheese festival in North America takes place in Toronto every year, where 70,000 come together to taste their way through 60 varieties every June. Adds this to my bucket list…

Macaroni and cheese is absolutely one of the top comfort foods for me and my family. Over the years, I’ve experimented with countless methods and ingredients. Some are fancy and feature strong bold cheeses and crispy crumb coatings. Some have add-ins like broccoli or bits of ham. There have been dense versions, creamy versions, quick versions, slow cooker versions … so much macaroni and cheese!

While it’s been fun experimenting over the years, I’m sometimes creating new recipes because I want something a little less traditional, but I’m also playing with combinations to find THE ONE. You know, THE ONE RECIPE that stops the search. And this one just might be it. Or “it” until I discover my next new favorite. #sorrynotsorry

If your home is anything like ours, weeknights can be a little crazy with everyone running off in different directions. We are currently in the season of our lives where we are only together for dinner three nights a week (that competition cheer schedule is no joke!), so that means I use quick and easy recipes that are fairly hands-off on those crazy nights, and make more labor-intensive recipes on our nights home together. This Easy Slow Cooker Cheddar Mac recipe is perfect for an evening of chaos, or when you just can’t bear adding another drain on your resources.
Outside of cooking the pasta for just three minutes, and loading up your slow cooker with a few simple ingredients, this recipe is very hands-off, which is why I love it. I use a blend of Cabot cheeses, to appeal to my picky eaters, but feel free to change it up to suit your own personal tastes. My kids don’t love super strong cheese, but I do, so I marry both of our preferences by combining a sharp Cheddar with something more mild and creamy, and everyone is happy.

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I have been working with the folks at Cabot in various capacities over the last few years, and they’re one of my favorite clients. Mostly because it’s not your typical company … Cabot is a co-op owned by over 1100 farming families throughout New England and New York, and 100% of the profits go back to the farmers. The company is a huge supporter of local community – be sure to check out their Reward Volunteers information. It’s a great program that I tell everyone about because it rewards you and me for volunteering and giving back to our community.

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Easy Slow Cooker Cheddar Mac
Recipe courtesy of Cate O’Malley

Ingredients
16 oz elbow macaroni (or other small noodles)
3 cups whole milk
2 eight oz bars of Cabot cheddar (I used a sharp Cheddar and a Monterey Jack), cut into cubes
1/4 stick of butter, cut into cubes
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions
Cook pasta in boiling water three minutes short of recommended cooking time on package. Spray the inside of your slow cooker with olive oil spray. In your slow cooker, add the cooked and drained macaroni, milk, Cabot cheeses, and butter. Mix to combine and top with the Parmesan cheese. Set on low and cook 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally and checking for doneness at around two hours.

*Notes: When I want to make a slightly fancier version of this, I’ll melt a little additional butter and add it to some panko bread crumbs for a crispy topping.

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  1. Mango Exporter says

    April 3, 2019 at 6:56 am

    Nice recipe. Some of ingredients are available in Agro BengalThey export mango of Bangladesh.

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I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛

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#flowertherapy might be right up there with #water #flowertherapy might be right up there with #watertherapy.  Love passing the time in secret wildflower patches. As you do. 🌸
I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon was on the way home tonight, and my friend pulled over right away so I could grab a photo. That’s when someone really knows you! It was just too beautiful to resist. 🌙
Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ C Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ 
Context: 1/ picture perfect weekend, 2/ threw together a quick meal w udon noodles, steak and broccoli, so good, 3/ the sun reflections on this painting struck me today, looked like a cross 4/ it takes all afternoon but nothing like Sunday Gravy, 5/ six months old, 6/ when he wants some serious zzzz’s, he covers his eye with his ears, the cutest, 7/ breakfast pastries at @coniglios
I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛
Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged photo, but Lola just has ZERO boundaries and Clifford is exceptionally patient. 😂
I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s so good for you), so when I saw that a local patisserie has a smoked salmon croissant available (weekends only), I added it to my list of things to seek out. I popped into @chocolatinenj early on Mother’s Day and was rewarded with this deliciousness. Layers of soft flaky croissant dough, tender smoked salmon, light whipped cream, thinly sliced red and green onion slivers and dotted with capers… it was every bit as amazing as you’d imagine it would be. If you’re local, don’t sleep on this one. 😋
Weekend photos in review, the belated edition. 1/ Weekend photos in review, the belated edition.

1/ hit up a few yard sales and snagged this beautiful pasta dish from Italy with my favorite color for a buck, 2/ and one of these printer trays came home with me too, 3/ pre Mother’s Day celebrations with 30 local moms, 4/ finished the weekend supervising furniture assembly
Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd bir Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd birthday. Unfortunately she’s not here to celebrate because she died suddenly at age 49. I think of her often … every Mother’s Day because we spent most of them together since her husband worked weekends … when I discover a new food adventure (we once did a day long donut crawl) … when I’m sharing a special time with my kids knowing that her then-11 year old is growing up without her. Before she passed, I always appreciated every day, but since then, even more so. You never know what the next day can bring, so relish in the sunshine, surprise rainstorms, making wishes over railroad tracks and all the wonderful randomness life can throw your way. Don’t waste a single second, say yes, live on the outskirts of your comfort zone, laugh often, tell people you love them, give eight second hugs, and squeeze every ounce of joy you can out of life. Do it for the people who can’t. ✨

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