T-shirt Addiction~

Yes, I am here to tell ya there really is such a thing!  I am admitting my family has a problem...they are t-shirt hoarders.  There must be a t-shirt for every event that my girls/hubby have attended/participated in.  And no, they will not part with a ONE of them.  So, while weeding through the basement I decided I had to do something.  They were everywhere-some in boxes labeled, some in boxes not labeled, some in garbage bags not labeled since they were recently cleaned out of their drawers upstairs during our decluttering.

All of them, well all of the girls (haven't gotten to hubster's yet), came upstairs to be sorted, washed and refolded.  And then all were put in piles by category (school, cheer, volleyball, concerts, vacation, church trips).  I managed to get them into three large plastic boxes I purchased from the Container Store and all fit nicely atop one shelf.  Whew...

I really need to find them a support group!

Rainy Day Comfort Food~

Today I thought I'd share one of my ALL TIME FAVORITE rainy day comfort foods.  It is great on a crisp fall night too.  The recipe comes from my Southern pal, Paula Deen.

The Lady's Cheesy Mac
Serves 6 to 8

4 cups cooked elbow macaroni, drained (approx. 2 cups uncooked)
2 cups grated Cheddar cheese
3 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup sour cream
4 Tbs (1/2 stick) butter, cut into pieces
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup milk, or equivalent in evaporated milk

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. After macaroni has been boiled and drained, add Cheddar cheese while macaroni is still hot.  Combine remaining ingredients and add to macaroni mixture. Pour into casserole dish (I have found if you spray your pan with cooking spray beforehand clean up is so much easier) and bake for 30 to 45 minutes. Top with addtional cheese, if desired. (I like to top ours with a bit of Panko bread crumbs prior to baking).

This recipe is super easy, and oh so delicious.  I love that it can be prepared ahead of time and thrown in the oven later.  Great for a night when we have volleyball matches and a starving child upon returning home.

Do you have any easy go to comfort recipes?

Happy Labor Day!

Hope everyone is enjoying the long weekend!  We have been working on the basement instead of relaxing, but I am glad to be getting it done.  We've made a lot of progress...especially on the weeding out part!  The day will be short lived as the youngest has volleyball practice.  Yes, even on Labor Day!!