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No more bread and cheese for me!

Not only do I have the best parents in the entire world, but I also am confident in saying that I have the BEST GRANDMOTHER A GIRL COULD EVER ASK FOR.

Today I got a special packet in the mail from my beautiful, amazing grandmother that contained.....GUESS....
RECIPES.
Here's a list of the things I cannot WAIT to try making while I'm here:
Cheesy Broccoli Potato Topper
Fiesta Rice and Vermicelli
White Bean Pita Pizzas
Garden Ratatouille
Ziti with Asparaghus Sauce
Zesty Rotini with Fresh Herbs
Pasta with Pesto
Steamed Veggies with Yogurt Sauce
Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole (one of my FAVORITES)
Tetrazzini

Sounds a LOT better than the frozen pizza I heated up for lunch today....

THANKS GRANDMA!

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