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Thursday, September 22, 2011
There's No Taste Like Home
Not afraid of butter and cheese? Love carbs? Looking to please a picky toddler?
Do I have the perfect secret family recipe for you!
Aunt Teddie's Macaroni and Cheese
1 pound (450 grams) of pasta (rigatoni, fusilli, penne, etc.), cooked and drained
1 stick (113 grams) of butter, melted
8 tablespoons flour
4 cups (32 ounces) milk, slightly heated
1 pound (450 grams) mild cheese, shredded
breadcrumbs
Preheat oven to 180 degrees celsius.
Slowly mix flour into (melted) butter.
Slowly add in (slightly heated) milk over medium heat, whisking until consistency thickens.
Slowly fold-in (shredded) cheese.
Add this "roux" to (cooked and drained) pasta in an ovenproof dish.
Sprinkle breadcrumbs on top, and cook in oven for 30-40 minutes.
Enjoy!
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Monkey Business
We are finally back from our long sunshiny (uh, except for that little earthquake and pesky hurricane) summer holiday in America, and are just loving autumn in Dublin these days.
Our boy did quite a bit of growing while we were away, so we headed to Zara today for some new threads.
We go bananas for monkeys:
Our boy did quite a bit of growing while we were away, so we headed to Zara today for some new threads.
We go bananas for monkeys:
That hat! The yo-yo! Those eyes! Sold for 8.95 eur!
We are happy to be blogging again from Dublin, and hope everyone enjoyed summertime as much as we did.
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Postcard from Philadelphia
Where in the world is Dublin, Jr.?
In Philadelphia, USA...that's where!
We've been thoroughly enjoying August in America, and won't be back home to Ireland until early September.
Blogging will be postponed until then, but first we want to share with you a few of our favorite discoveries here on the other side of the pond:
Keen Newport H2 Sandals...these waterproof shoes are especially adorable in orange!
HappyMelts Organic Yogurt Snacks...a perfectly nutritious crowd pleaser on the plane or in the car.
Enjoy the rest of your summer, and see you in September!
In Philadelphia, USA...that's where!
We've been thoroughly enjoying August in America, and won't be back home to Ireland until early September.
Blogging will be postponed until then, but first we want to share with you a few of our favorite discoveries here on the other side of the pond:
Keen Newport H2 Sandals...these waterproof shoes are especially adorable in orange!
HappyMelts Organic Yogurt Snacks...a perfectly nutritious crowd pleaser on the plane or in the car.
Please Touch Museum at Memorial Hall in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia...the beautifully restored carousel there was the biggest hit with kids of all ages.
Enjoy the rest of your summer, and see you in September!
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Fast Food
To say we are busy this week is the understatement of the year.
We need something healthy (I have to fit into this dress on Saturday!) and suitable for guests (my mother-in-law is on her way!) for tonight's dinner. Oh, and super quick and easy.
BBC Good Food to the rescue!
Kid tested, and mother (in-law) approved. Who could ask for anything more?
Friday, July 15, 2011
No Frog Left Behind
We are off to the Cotswolds in England for the weekend, and this lovey will be hopping across the pond with us:
Our boy loves sleeping with his Bunnies by the Bay Buddy Blankets (thank you, Ali and Jill!), and this one (thank you, Sinead!) is great for traveling as it is a bit smaller, with a "security loop" for safe keeping.
In Dublin, you can find Bunnies by the Bay at Brown Thomas.
What a sweet gift idea for your favorite little frequent flyer!
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Mother's Little Helper
Hey moms, ready to flaunt those post-baby curves?
I found this fabulous figure flattering dress today at Reiss to wear for a friend's upcoming wedding, and immediately vowed to come out of hiding:
Add a trusty pair of Spanx, and that's all you need for your very own yummy mummy meets Kate Middleton moment!
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