Brenzie at 9 months

Brenzie just turned nine months and all he wants to do now is play :) Here are some of his photos while doing just that.

Mac and Cheese

Description:
In an effort to appease Trixie today, I made her Mac and Cheese. This one is really easy (that you don't need the boxed mac and cheese anymore). Brandon was appeased too :)

Ingredients:
200 g elbow macaroni (or shell pasta)
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1.5 cups milk
1.5 cups cheddar cheese

Directions:
Pre-heat oven to 350F.
Cook pasta accordingly, then set aside.
Melt butter in the saucepan, then add flour and mix with a whisk to remove lumps.
Pour in milk and continue whisking until thickened.
Add cheese and cook until melted. Add cooked pasta and mix well with a spatula.
Pour pasta in a baking dish and bake covered in foil for 20 minutes.
Serve to a hungry child :)

Real Boys Wear Pink

Brenzie is wearing Trixie's old pink sando :) It doesn't bother me because real boys wear pink! Hahaha!

Loving my Logo

I am proud to present my new brand and logo for my baked goodies, courtesy of Beth Parrocha-Doctolero.  I've been wanting to officially start selling my favorite baked goodies, and having this logo is hopefully a start of something good. 

I'm initially selling banana loaf at P90 and carrot cake at P350 (both introductory prices), in case anyone's interested :) Please order three days in advance.  

Alton Brown's No-Guilt Caesar

Description:
I came across this recipe and it's really good. You really can't tell that it's tofu-based Caesar, and it's so easy to make. I guess I won't be making the classic Caesar dressing anymore :) I'm posting the recipe from the Food Network website, but I tweaked it a bit since we don't have white wine vinegar.

Ingredients:
2 ounces cubed Parmesan
2 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons cane vinegar
Lemon juice from half a lemon
1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
Pinch of salt and pepper
1 cup Japanese tofu
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Directions:
Place the cheese cubes in a blender and blend until cheese is grated. Add garlic and blend until minced. Add mustard, vinegar, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper and the tofu. Blend until smooth.
While the blender is running, add the olive oil down the middle, until salad dressing consistency.