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Macaroni and Cheese Disaster Averted

We received the following postcard in the mail:

The directions on the box in the cupboard had 5 minutes for step 2.

Wow. Imagine if we had been out of clean pots and had to use the microwave directions. What a disaster that could have been! Thanks, Danny.

I’m guessing that Wegmans’ profit margin for macaroni and cheese this month was pretty much eaten up in postage.

September 15, 2005 8 Comments.

8 Comments

1. Shannon replied:
   

   I am experiencing feelings of overwhelming relief that you have posted. It is pleasant and fitting to read new posts by you!

   September 15th, 2005 at 8:52 pm. Permalink.

2. Shannon replied:
   

   How often do you eat Wegman’s macaroni and cheese?

   September 15th, 2005 at 8:54 pm. Permalink.

3. Shannon replied:
   

   Open flattery and nosy questions aside, the whole thing is ridiculously amazing.

   September 15th, 2005 at 8:56 pm. Permalink.

4. Mark A. Hershberger replied:
   

   Shannon, I think we have to assume that he eats a lot of this stuff if he is on their Mac-n-cheese mailing list.

   September 16th, 2005 at 9:48 am. Permalink.

5. Jeremy replied:
   

   While our family’s blind taste test indicated that Wegmans has the best macaroni and cheese, I must confess that we don’t enjoy it at the dinner table very often. The primary deterrent is that my wife, in addition to be extraordinarily beautful, is a magnificent cook. She can do things with pasta and dairy products that make instant macaroni and cheese request a transfer to a different food pyramid.

   September 16th, 2005 at 10:07 am. Permalink.

6. Tara replied:
   

   Hm, that’s very sweet but it only gives Shannon an edge, as she persists in her delusion that she is the Smart One.

   I also must confess that I purchased 2-3 boxes in as many weeks as convenience food for children that don’t appreciate steak and salad, etc.

   Big Wegmans is watching you.

   September 16th, 2005 at 10:40 am. Permalink.

7. Jeremy replied:
   

   Hey, I thought I was the smart one.

   September 16th, 2005 at 10:51 am. Permalink.

8. The Great Brain replied:
   

   You’re right Tara, it was very sweet of him.

   A word of advice, though, Tara: stop reaching for the moon. Be thankful for what you have while you have it!

   September 18th, 2005 at 9:40 pm. Permalink.