Comments on: Steered in a positive direction

By: Penny

Penny — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:35:56 +0000

Hmm this all sounds yummy, but ,,,I want to know what seasonings were put on the Ritz crackers! Good to see you. Prayers going out for your family.

By: Dad

Dad — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:51:45 +0000

Uh, is it just me, or is it not, well, at least consternating that the most responded-to-blog-of-all-time is about “grilled cheese”?

I mean, yes, it’s a great food. And well, it’s made better by personalizing it. And, yes, it gives me hope for a better life. Sortof.

But for this to be the magnus opus of all blogs. . .

I will say, however, that our youth workers do what they call “grilled cheese” every Tuesday, and about 300 students from neighboring Palmer High School come and eat grilled cheese. Maybe this is kinda like the key that opens the door.

By: SarahKate

SarahKate — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:25:48 +0000

Deborah, why dont’ we live closer? Next time you come to Dallas will you make me one?

By: ShesthatOneGirl

ShesthatOneGirl — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:20:22 +0000

Two Favorites:

Sourdough+
Chedder+
Tomato+
Thousand Island = Heaven

Sourdough+
PepperJack+
Turkey+
Avocado+
Cholula for dipping = Heavenx2

And.. I always do butter on the outside..

By: meg

meg — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:35:06 +0000

Try gruyere + applewood smoked bacon on ciabatta bread in a panini press (or put your sandwich on a hot skillet and top it off with a brick that has been wrapped in foil – it’s a panini press, recession style).

By: hootenannie » Blog Archive » Late Wednesday

hootenannie » Blog Archive » Late Wednesday — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:51:26 +0000

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By: Delaney

Delaney — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:24:03 +0000

Y’all. I’m seriously humiliated to reveal this information here. That grilled cheese that Lovely Annie enjoyed? It was Sunbeam Thin white bread with two slices of Kraft American Cheese in between. Liberally slathered on both outsides with butter. Real butter, at least I can say that. Cooked hot on a well-seasoned griddle. That. Is. All.

But I swear I’m a good cook! The tomato soup I served the sandwiches with was amazing! With lots of thoughtful instinctive details that don’t brand me as a lazy ass. Homemade croutons! A slowly crafted roux! Siigh.

I will say, the best grilled cheese I’ve had was when my friend Agnes brought gorgeous mini sandwiches made with manchego and some kind of fruit preserves. Fig? Cherry? Something like that. This was for our Spanish-themed book club, and it made me want to cry.

Also, I vote yes on avocado. My mom makes an open-faced cheddar and avocado toasted sandwich. Yum!

By: Jodie@The Sky Is Only Dark Between the Stars

Jodie@The Sky Is Only Dark Between the Stars — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:37:59 +0000

Sounds like you should talk to this Delaney. She’s your Ace in the hole.

Also, please pass along the recipe to the ritz delights. Thanking you.

By: Duane

Duane — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:18:04 +0000

yes. debbie’s ‘grown up grilled cheese’ is the closest thing to the fully perfected kingdom come that i have ever experienced. (well, except for maybe making out with amy davis in the parking lot after my first david wilcox concert. but i digress.) you need to have some of the creamy blue sharp cheddary cheesy grilled goodness that deb creates. truly amazing.

debbie promised me a batch after my jaw surgery – and im still waiting.

p.s. – im a fan of avocado in any circumstance.

By: Erin

Erin — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:51:20 +0000

A always do cheddar, tomato & avacado…but the secret is to put parmesean on the outside. Sprinkle it on top of the butter and it gets all golden and crispy and delicious when it’s grilled!