Life would be boring if everyone ate healthy all of the time! I
can't wait until the weather here gets colder so I can try the mac and
cheese recipe and Kris' casserole. I may even try the soup, even though
I'm not a huge fan of cabbage!

Here's a sinful sauce I make for pancakes and french toast. My mom
persuaded the chef at an inn (possibly the Genessee Country Inn?) to
give her this recipe awhile back. It's delicious!

Cinnamon-Vanilla Sauce

6 T. flour
2 c. sugar
4 c. water, added slowly
1 tsp cinnamon

Wisk together until smooth, heat until the sauce thickens. Remove from
heat and add:

1 stick butter or margarine
2 tsp. vanilla

I use pure vanilla because it makes a difference, I think, and Justin's
a big fan of creme brulee, and the pure vanilla tastes better for that,
I think. This sauce is really good, and it keeps well for about a week
in the fridge. I have even put it on ice cream. I'm not sure that's the
best use for it, but I've done it.