Macaroni Cheese



I call Macaroni Cheese my 'fall back on' recipe. Whenever I have unexpected guests and not enough time for shopping, this is the one for me. Even if I don't have all the ingredients, I will always have the basic ones needed for this ever so comforting dish. Some of the added ingredients in this recipe like the bacon, mushrooms, onion and sundried tomatoes are just ingredients I happened to have in my fridge one day, decided to try them out and found that they just made this very classic dish even more tasty...so basically sometimes it's not about following a recipe but about just getting creative and having fun with in the kitchen!!!

Ingredients

I packet of pasta shapes, I like to use penne
2  tbls butter
2 heaped tbls plain flour
¾ Litre of milk
2 cups of grated cheddar cheese
1 tsp Mustard Powder
1 tsp Nutmeg
Salt and Pepper
1 tbls Olive oil
1 onion,chopped
4 Rashers of streaky bacon,chopped into small pieces
6 pieces of sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
6-7 Mushrooms,chopped
2 Sliced Tomatoes
2 tbls Breadcrumbs mixed with 2 tbls Cheese

Method
· Cook the macaroni in a large saucepan of boiling salted water for 8-10 minutes; drain well and set aside in a large bowl.

· Melt the butter over a medium heat in a saucepan. Add the flour and stir to form a roux, cooking for a few minutes.

· Gradually whisk in the milk, a little at a time. Cook for 10-15 minutes to a thickened and smooth sauce. Add the mustard, nutmeg and cheese,season with salt & pepper and mix well.

· Gently cook onion until transparent, add bacon, mushrooms and sundried tomatoes and cook on a low heat. When cooked drain and mix with the pasta, add cheese sauce and mix well.

· Pour your mixture into a oiled dish, cover with sliced tomatoes and sprinkle breadcumb and cheese mixture on top. Cook in the oven until golden brown.

Enjoy!!!
Androulla xx

Fun Factory - "Solidarity to our Fellow Human Beings" Day

Event Description
As part of the effort to offer assistance to our fellow human beings, the kids playground "Fun Factory" in Larnaca in collaboration with Larnaca Municipality, has arranged an entire day dedicated to contribution and solidarity.

The aim is to collect as many foods, clothes, footwear and toys as possible.

Free entrance for all children!

Where
Fun Factory (Opposite the Fire Station & beside the BMW Garage), Larnaca

When
Friday, May 31st

Time
10:00 - 22:00

Cost
Free

Contact
For further information call 7000 4095

Oroklini’s Children's Festival 2013 

NEA GENIA CULTURAL CLUB HAS ORGANISED 
THE FESTIVAL OF JOY AND CONTRIBUTION 
Supporting Families in Need 

Friday, May 31 at 5:30 pm 
Oroklini Primary School 


Please support us by bringing along food and any unwanted toys & clothing. All items received will be given to those in need living in our local community through the Social Market. Contribution baskets are located at the entrance of the school.

Featuring the following activities…

•Dance groups NEA GENIA and DIGENI
•A music show by the Oroklini Music School of Mrs Chrysostomou.
•Yoga & Various other workshops by GAIA Wellness Center
•Boogie Boppers – With Angela
•An artistic piece by the Kindergarten “NEFELI”
•A performance by the Looney Tunes Crew
•Face painting and craft classes by “THE MAGIC PLAYTOWN”
•Football lessons by professional coach Yianno Stavrino
•Basketball lessons with players of AEK
•Games with the Greek Scouts of Larnaca
•Craft table with Splash ‘O’ Color
•Reading tales by “Greek 4kids”, in a specially designed room!
•Bazaar with many interesting goodies
•A wide selection of Food, drinks and other treats will be available

The festival takes place in cooperation with Larnaca Parents Network under the auspices of the Community Council of Oroklini. 
Thank you for your continued support!

Ciokoland’s Summer School



Larnaca Municipality - Press Release - 27/05-2/06/2013


As part of the effort to provide accurate information to Larnaca citizens and to the general public regarding the activities and operations of the Town, you can read the weekly newsletter Press Release here.


Find all the Cultural Events of May by just one click

WORKS
The Technical Department of the Municipality informs the public that between 20 - 24/05/2013 the following structures will be conducted:
  • Trade construction work on the feast of the Flood
  • Configuration space platform in the beach front

FINANCE DEPARTMENT
The Economics Department of the Municipality of Larnaca, informs the public that for the year of 2012 and for previous years, it continues to be the redemption of the Municipal Property Tax Property Rights chaff, tax professional and licensed professionals
Larnaca citizens should trim its debts to the Larnaca Municipality within the specified time limits to avoid paying additional attorney and court costs.

WASTE WATER PROJECTS
Larnaca Sewerage Board informs the public that between 20-26/5/2013 construction works will be carried out at the following streets:
  • Section Avenue Artemis direction from airport to city center will be closed over N. Dimitriou up over a street Epirus.
  • Street Leondiou Knives (Part Two)

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