Food for Thought

Here is my cheesy tip!

Every once in a while, nothing seems to sound quite as satisfying as a big bowl of Macaroni and Cheese.

I am the only person in my home that really cares for this sinful indulgence, so when hubby is gone for the evening and the kids and I have an odd mix of foods for dinner, I opt for my Mac-n-Cheese fix! 

Annie's Organic Macaroni and Cheese is my choice. 

Although I can hold my own while eating, I usually don't finish the pan of pasta (if you can classify this as pasta).

I know NO one who actually likes left over mac n cheese. 

So, this brings me to my recently discovered way of preserving this wonderful food.

Cook and strain the pasta as directed.  Pour the desired amount in your bowl (you must use a bowl, a plate would be an insult!) add the proportional amount of cheese, a bit of milk, stir and enjoy.

Now with the remaining pasta... 

Simply let it cool to room temperature, and store the pasta only in a plastic container.  Set the packet of powdered cheese aside.

When you are ready for your second helping in the days to follow, pour the desired amount of pasta into a bowl, add a few drops of water and microwave for 1 minute.  After warming, just add the proportional amount of cheese from the packet, a bit of milk and Voila! it's as fresh as can be. It tastes just as wonderful as the previous days 'off-the-stove' treat!

I know, I know this is a silly tip. But for those of us who do enjoy an indulging treat every now and then and don't like the single serving style like Easy Mac, it works. I am sure most people have solved the issue of preserving America's favorite food, but for me, this was a great discovery!

Find more great tips here.

Works for Me!

I've seen Brittani post her Works for 

me Wednesday tip, and I've even checked 

out a few others so thought it would be fun to give it a try for myself! 

I may not always have a good, helpful idea to share, but here's to insightful hopes...

~For the best eye make-up remover, simply mix equal parts Johnson and Johnson baby shampoo and water.~

TaDa!

That's it.

It's much cheaper than the Clinique remover I had been buying for years and works even better! As Johnson and Johnson promise, No More Tears. (I'm sure you can use any brand of baby shampoo, but J&J is what I've happened to have.) 

I've used the same miniature bottle of shampoo for 3 years and I just continue to refill my old Clinique eye make-up remover bottle each time I reach the bottom. It's great. Three plus years of removing eyeliner and mascara for less than $0.99. Can't beat that!

I learned this great tip from a make-up artist who once dyed my eyelashes. Yes, you can dye your eyelashes. It is actually a really great thing.  I rarely do it, in fact, I've only done it 3 times or so in my life. The last time being my wedding, which is another story.

Actually, come back tomorrow and I will share the saga of MY wedding catastrophe! 

TRUST ME, you will want to hear this. 

So for more on eye lash dying and lots of laughs, I'll meet you at the same place tomorrow! And for more Works for me Wednesday tips, go to Rocks in My Dryer.