Happy Birthday Sweetheart!

Courtesy of FoodTV - Alton Brown's Macaroni and Cheese

Today was my sweetheart's birthday.  I won't say how old.  He is a kid at heart and that is really all that matters.  He keeps me smiling and laughing.    He wanted strawberry shortcake for his birthday cake and  I whipped that up this morning.  My Mom and Dad joined us this evening to share in the birthday wishes.   I made a special dinner last night, something terribly gourmet . . . shake 'n bake chicken and baked macaroni.   Yup, we live quite a life here!   He loves shake 'n bake.  And baked macaroni is another favorite.  I've made one way for all of my life.  But I got a bit curious several months ago and found this recipe from Alton Brown of Food TV  http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/baked-macaroni-and-cheese-recipe/index.html.  It is not difficult to make (watch the video!) and it's really good.   The secret is the cheese.