September Anniversaries

September Birthdays

1) 90% of U.S. money has cocaine on it.

2) People have tried to sue God.

3) Uranus was first named George.

4) Peanuts are used to make dynamite.

5) The Millennium Falcon was inspired by a burger.

6) U.S. President Coolidge used to sound emergency bells as a joke.

7) There’s a company you can pay to kidnap you.

8) 152 people in the U.S. are named LOL.

9) Cans of diet soda will float in water, regular soda cans will sink.

10) Loofahs are vegetables

2 cups uncooked pasta (about 8 ounces), such as elbow macaroni, cavatappi or shells
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
3/4 pound process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
Optional toppings: fresh arugula, halved cherry tomatoes and coarsely ground pepper

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
Meanwhile, in a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in cream. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat; stir in cheese until melted.
Add macaroni; cook and stir until heated through. Top as desired.

1-1/2 cups: 600 calories, 37g fat (23g saturated fat), 144mg cholesterol, 1185mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 23g protein.