>  RH> We never could put the plastic bags in the recycling; they 
clog the
>  RH> machines.
> 
> Our trash folks didn't really enforce the rule until a few months 
ago. I
> used to just toss the plastic bags of paper and other recyclables 
into
> the can, now I empty the bags and reuse them. What gets me--they 
say no
> wet stuff--how are you supposed to keep paper dry if it's in with 
mixed,
> washed out cans, bottles, etc?

I've always had two separate bins for recycling, one paper and one 
everything else.  THey only get mixed when they go to the curb.  
Makes life simpler. 

>  RH> I buy the cheese trimmings packs in Big Y too once in a while;
>  RH> they're sold for mac and cheese and work nicely.
> 
> We usually eat them "as is" or with crackers. Mac and cheese is 
usually
> made with extra sharp cheddar and whole wheat pasta.

Ever tried it with Old Croc cheese from Australia? It's a really 
sharp cheddar that's been aged.  I had some in the back of my fridge 
for forever, sealed from the factory.  Pulled that out and made mac 
and cheese out of it.  Best it's come out in ages.