monthly macaroni 10

i was very excited to try a new macaroni recipe called south of the border mac and cheese with handsome, and one that he would probably like because it would be spicy. however, i was very disappointed. this macaroni did not have much spice at all and really was not all that good. i did not even eat any of it as left overs because i was so disappointed. it may have not tasted good to me because my comparison to the spicy macaroni dish, the first one i ever tried, that was absolutely delicious. dare i say nearly the best ever (behind caprese, of course). however, i do not believe that its sub-par taste is entirely attributed to having an outstanding comparison. it should still taste good, right? you would think. 

it also may have been caused by the large amount of difficulty i had while cooking it in the high altitude. it is clear that i need some more practice, but i also doubt that my lack of skills caused the macaroni to lack spiciness and flavor. maybe you will be more successful than i was!

this experience is why i do not recommend trying out any of the 2011 recipes. it just left a bad taste in my mouth, literally and figuratively. i am going to try out a few more before i completely throw all of this years recipes out the window. plus, i do not want to miss out on potentially amazing macaronis. and the other food bloggers should not be associated with one mediocre recipe. maybe i have jaded macaroni eyes at this point and maybe i need to get out of this funk. lets just hope a few of the recipes have some deliciousness to offer and get me out of this pessimistic macaroni view that i am currently in! lets eat some delicious cheese!

love.