The kids, my fun and crazy Aunt Rose, and I are off on a 16+ hour road trip tomorrow to visit my parents at the very southern tip of the big old state of Texas. I think when my parents retired down near South Padre, they decided to really test us to see how much we love them… would we travel that far to visit them regularly? Mom and Dad – we love you. 16+ hours in the car with three kids under six will hopefully convince you of that 😉

I am looking forward to seeing them, relaxing some, and hanging out on the beach… making sand castles, frolicking in the waves, and just being away from everyday reality for a bit. Of course, as my vacation luck would have it, they are supposed to get some kind of tropical storm there. I hope we have at least a few good sunny days!

If not, we will still have fun. I will make mom make up for the unfortunate weather by cooking us some of her delicious homemade shell macaroni and cheese. Comfort food at its finest!

Grandma Sugar’s Shell Macaroni and Cheese

SERVES 4

• 3 cups Velveeta cheese, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
• 1 cup milk
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 3 cups medium pasta shells
• 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese

So, you are craving comfort food? Check out these other Macaroni and Cheese recipes from some other great food bloggers:

• Macaroni and Cheese with Gruyere and Tomatoes, from Andreas Recipes
• Crockpot Macaroni and Cheese, from A Year of CrockPotting
• Spicy Baked Macaroni and Cheese, from Genesis of a Cook
• Macaroni and Cheese with Vegetables, from My Diverse Kitchen

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