Macaroni and Cheese

'Tis well-known that any pasta concoction will always me appease,
But I reckon my all-time favorite is plain old macaroni and cheese!
Ah! That simple but hardy fare sets my old taste buds a-twitchin',
When my spouse announces, "Honey, supper's ready!" from the kitchen!

As far as I know Mr. Kraft invented this delectable mixture,
That has over the years become a staple American fixture.
'Tis easy to prepare - on the box is the simple instruction,
And you won't clutter up the kitchen making a big production!

I've sampled exotic pasta dishes in romantic Roma and old Napoli,
Such as fusilli bucati, vermicelli, lasagne, fettuccine and ravioli.
They were scrumptious but if ever my palate you want to tease,
I'd prefer a hefty helping of plain old macaroni and cheese!

Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF
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Placed No. 7 in Linda's "Pasta Paradise" Contest - August 2010

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010



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Date: 8/28/2010 6:46:00 PM
Bob H, I just had thr real Mac & cheese! Velveta mm mm mm!.. Reminded me of the title I saw earlier. Anr really CONGRATULATIONS in Linda's contest..LOL, how here contest comes and goes.. I enjoyed the yummy read Bob H. have your self a good Night up there In Colorado, hope i got it right.. Think I recalled it from your entry on.. REPORTING LIVE,,lol,, I think my memory is still good. Take care,..p.d.
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Date: 8/21/2010 5:57:00 PM
Congrats on the win, Bob
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Date: 8/20/2010 12:27:00 PM
congrats on your win with this yummy entry
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Date: 8/20/2010 4:57:00 AM
Congratulations on your win Robert in Linda-Marie's contest "Pasta Paradise". Love, Carol
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Date: 8/19/2010 10:11:00 PM
Robert I agree. Often the best in life is the simple. My mom made homemade mac and cheese to die for. But I sure loved the little boxed Kraft one too. Depending on one's mood, simple spaghetti and macaroni put all the others to shame! Luv, Andrea ps. CONGRATS
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Date: 8/19/2010 6:57:00 PM
Not surprised that the old mac and cheese was a winner, Bob. Congratulations! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 8/19/2010 5:58:00 PM
Yes, I'm with you there. And some of my granchildren will not eat anything but macaroni and cheese from a box. Congratulations on your win. Love, Joyce
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Date: 8/19/2010 5:10:00 PM
Congrats Bob on your success in my pasta contest with this yummy entry.. and thankxxx for always supporting my contests ..with luv..ciao..
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Date: 8/19/2010 11:09:00 AM
Good stuff Bob. We were so poor when I was a kid, that I never knew what it was until I went into the service. Lol! Good luck in the contest. Agape, Moses
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Date: 8/19/2010 9:40:00 AM
I am wishing you a wonderful day full of inspiration Robert. I thank you for sharing your poetry today and the best to you in the contest. It was a pleasure to read. Love, Carol
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Date: 8/19/2010 5:58:00 AM
You mustov went to college! I'm still in love with maaky cheese, discovered in my freshman year.
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Date: 8/18/2010 1:14:00 PM
Just like home-cookin' !!! Our moms must have been neighbors!! Ha ha!! Yum!!
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Date: 8/18/2010 1:05:00 PM
Spoken like a true American, Bob! You sampled all the gourmet delights and still prefer mac and cheese. Unfortunately, I know a young man who eats almost nothing BUT mac and cheese. This is very funny and sure to do well in the pasta contest! Love, Carolyn Soup mail in a moment.
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Date: 8/18/2010 11:13:00 AM
cute one, good luck in the contest
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Date: 8/18/2010 11:05:00 AM
Why did I read this now. It is lunch time and I have to eat left overs. Bob, I wanted to write my 2000 and 23 like your poety but I could not figure it out. It just didn't seem to fall into place like yours does. Thanks again for the kind comments on my poem. God Bless you and Vera, Cile Hope you aren't disappointed on the blizzard
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Date: 8/18/2010 10:24:00 AM
I agree 100%...plain ole' mac and cheese is pretty hard to beat. Good luck in the contest Bob...Tobey
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