Saturday, October 10, 2020

Macaroni Time

 

 Creamy Macaroni and Cheese Recipe | How to Make Mac N Cheese | Macaroni and  Cheese Recipe - YouTubeWhen it comes to macaroni, I am a huge fan. I was born in Wisconsin, nicknamed the dairy state. So dairy is a must-have food category for me to consume. The way I make macaroni is unique, and I would love to teach you how to make it. Here is what the ingredients consist of:


  • Elbow macaroni (any size)
  • Mozzarella
  • Parmesan
  • Sharp Cheddar
  • Colby Jack
  • Thyme
  • Black pepper
  • Basil
  • Butter 1/2 cup of butter
  • Milk 1 cup
Before we get started, some ingredients do not have a measuring unit next to them because this type of recipe is supposed to be made according to taste. You will see in a minute what I mean. 
Step 1. Boil elbow macaroni until cooked, do not allow it to be soft (overcooked).
Step 2. Drain the macaroni from the pot and let it sit.
Step 3. Put 1/2 cup of butter in a pan and let it simmer.
Step 4. Add Thyme, black pepper, and basil (Eyeball and taste to see if it is to your liking. This is why there is no exact measurement) and let it simmer for 4 minutes without burning the butter.
Step 5. Add milk and let it simmer for 2 minutes.
Step 6. We will slowly build the cheese, grab half a handful of mozzarella, parmesan, colby jack, and sharp cheddar. As the cheese melt together, taste to see what type of cheese you would like to add more to produce a unique taste.
Step 7. Lower the heat of the cheese and let it simmer for five minutes.

Saturday, October 3, 2020

My Mental Breakdown

 

 

 Stress eats holes in your brain | Star TribuneRecently, I was getting overwhelmed by everything happening in my life. I am taking six classes while working full time at a behavioral health. This week was one of my busiest weeks in the school year. My mind was foggy/ cloudy, I was stressed out and lost appetite for food. It suddenly hit me that I am having a mental breakdown. So I needed to take a few days off to gather myself and prepare to get back into my flow. The message of this post is to inform you all to take care of your mental health. We are all going through hard times that can either make or break us. Take time to gather yourself and attack the obstacles life throws at you.