Are the rules you learned in childhood about food holding you back in your adult life? You probably know by now that my favorite question is why. Here are two rules that I was taught: Don’t eat anything from a can and never make boxed mac n cheese because “there’s junk in it.” Well, that may have been true in the old days, but if you read labels on packaged food, it’s possible to find some that are made with quality ingredients.
So, I made my first macaroni and cheese from a box. Well, they were small shells actually, but basically the same thing, right? I won’t lie to you and say it’s as good as homemade because there’s nothing like smothering pasta in your own concoction of rich, creamy cheese sauce and baking it until it’s nice and crusty on top. But at the end of a long day, this hit the spot with zero effort. And who’s to say you can’t still tweak it a tiny bit to make it a little more special? A pinch of spice? Some onion and garlic? How about some crab claws from a can? From a can?! Yes, I do open one on occasion and what a brilliant addition to this quick pantry meal.
So, I guess you can say I’ve joined the club. Club Connie, that is. What? You don’t get my little joke? That must be because you haven’t read my amusing story published in the new book: Chicken Soup for the Soul: Well THAT Was Funny. The stories contributed by the other authors will have you in tears of laughter as well. Laughter is good for the soul!