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'What We Eat When We Eat Alone'
I love eating pickles straight out of the jar. Tons of them.
I'm also big on ramen - it just warms me up in winter and it's salty and savory.
If I'm really into it, I can cook up some decent food if I'm alone for a while - tilapia, steak, pasta dishes, chicken breasts - anything that takes a long time to make that normally keeps me from resting. I sometimes get pizza, or do cheese and Triscuts, and I always, always have a drink with dinner - even if it's just orange juice with grenadine or something.
What Weird Family Foods Did You Grow Up Thinking Were Normal?
I just thought of another - I used to have toast with butter, cinnamon and sugar on it, and I also had hot cocoa with buttered toast dipped into it. Gosh, it was delicious, and is still a big comfort food for me. I also love having Campbell's condensed chicken noodle soup over any other soup!
What Weird Family Foods Did You Grow Up Thinking Were Normal?
I used to LOVE eating pickle & cheese sandwiches - white bread, mayo, pickles, American cheese.
I also loved two dishes that my mom made - one, brownie stew, was rice, vegetable soup, and ground beef - omg so delicious, and the other was rice with mushroom soup on it. I was shocked to learn, as well, that most kids didn't like brussels sprouts or brocolli and didn't have to eat what they put on their plate, or didn't have to try a little of everything. My friend's parents LOVED me!
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How Do You Define a Grilled Cheese Sandwich?
My husband and I almost never have white bread or American cheese in the house, but after about fifteen tries with wheat, rye, soft wheat, multigrain, and four different "good" cheeses, we went to the store, picked up white bread and American cheese and had REAL grilled cheese. It's just not the same, and has to have tomato soup - Campbell's condensed with milk, not water, and basil leaves torn and put in while it's cooking - to dip it in. Pickles on the side only.
... We're so weird.
'What We Eat When We Eat Alone'
I love eating pickles straight out of the jar. Tons of them.
I'm also big on ramen - it just warms me up in winter and it's salty and savory.
If I'm really into it, I can cook up some decent food if I'm alone for a while - tilapia, steak, pasta dishes, chicken breasts - anything that takes a long time to make that normally keeps me from resting. I sometimes get pizza, or do cheese and Triscuts, and I always, always have a drink with dinner - even if it's just orange juice with grenadine or something.
What Weird Family Foods Did You Grow Up Thinking Were Normal?
I just thought of another - I used to have toast with butter, cinnamon and sugar on it, and I also had hot cocoa with buttered toast dipped into it. Gosh, it was delicious, and is still a big comfort food for me. I also love having Campbell's condensed chicken noodle soup over any other soup!
What Weird Family Foods Did You Grow Up Thinking Were Normal?
I used to LOVE eating pickle & cheese sandwiches - white bread, mayo, pickles, American cheese.
I also loved two dishes that my mom made - one, brownie stew, was rice, vegetable soup, and ground beef - omg so delicious, and the other was rice with mushroom soup on it. I was shocked to learn, as well, that most kids didn't like brussels sprouts or brocolli and didn't have to eat what they put on their plate, or didn't have to try a little of everything. My friend's parents LOVED me!
Egg in Toast: What Do You Call It?
Egg in a window. I love these, they're one of my favorite breakfasts of all time!!
What Is Superman Ice Cream?
Totally not just a Michigan thing - we have it here in SW Pennsylvania, too. If you go to Crooked Creek Market near Crooked Creek Park, you might still be able to get some - and they still have it at the petting zoo in Brookville.
Daniel Craig Popsicle
DelMonte noted yesterday in the news that they are not the creators of this item. Just FYI.
-BrieCS
Critic Turned Cook Makes/Doesn't Break Mayo
For me, it depends on the level of restaurant.
If it is a great, expensive restaurant like Eleven (Pittsburgh, PA), I leave nearly everything up to the chef unless the server asks for a meat temperature or something. These are typically my best restauranting experiences, because the chefs know what they are doing and know how to make food taste perfect.
If I'm at TGIFridays or Longhorn steakhouse? I make the decisions according to what I know will taste good and leave me satisfied, because 9 times out of 10, their chefs are not nearly up to par and will make a decision that leaves the meal undesirable.
Egg in Toast: What Do You Call It?
A Hole in One!!!! My grandfather used to make these for me when I was a very little girl, visiting him in Lancaster, PA. He was not a golfer. He was first-generation American of Swedish descent, who had grown up in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Egg in Toast: What Do You Call It?
Some great names here - I love Egyptian Eyes especially! But wow: over 200 comments, and apparently no one else calls them "top hats". (And yes, I always thought my mother invented them, too. :) )
Egg in Toast: What Do You Call It?
My hubby made these for me for me all the time when we were in college - we call them Eggs in a Basket.
Egg in Toast: What Do You Call It?
@Ed Levine - My mom called them "Egyptian eggs" as well. I think me, you and Embackus's friend were the only one. It seems to be the least known name for them.
Egg in Toast: What Do You Call It?
Eggy in a basket, from V for Vendetta.
Egg in Toast: What Do You Call It?
lighthouses still love 'em
Egg in Toast: What Do You Call It?
Everyone knows it's called a "bunny egg". My grandmother invented it.
Egg in Toast: What Do You Call It?
Growing up Dad called it a Bulls Eye (from Rhode Island). We always loved when Dad had to make breakfast! He cut the hole with a shot glass so the hole was just big enough for the yolk part and the rest of the egg ran over the bread so you had to flip it and cook that side too! Just don't over cook it and it won't be dry. The hardest part was buttering both sides of the bread. I get around that now by using a brush and softened butter.
What Is Superman Ice Cream?
I spotted this flavor offering at an ice cream store in Annapolis, MD. SUPERtasty, though that was the first time.
What Is Superman Ice Cream?
I love Superman Ice Cream and my boyfriend from New York thought it sounded disgusting. He went for a walk one time while in Michigan and stopped at Strohl's for an ice cream and decided to give Super Rainbow (named changed because of copyrights) a try and loved it. BTW Strohl's flavors are SUPER RAINBOW—Blue moon, red pop, and lemon ice creams swirled together. A gallon that I bought stated Blue moon, Banana, and Raspberry. So I think it depends on where you buy it and they do taste slightly different. Though I think the Blue moon is the key flavor and over powers the others a little, so the difference is not that noticable. I will post any other flavors I see posted on the ice creams. And for those who never had it you do not realize what you are missing.
What Is Superman Ice Cream?
All of my friends in NC think I am absolutely CRAZY! There is a sweet shop in Boone/Blowing Rock (the mountains) that sells it and no matter what I have to have it when I visit there! I walked down the street when it was snowing with a waffle cone filled with it! I haven't lived in MI in years and nobody anywhere else I have been seems to know about it. My friends in NC also think it is disgusting- but they didn't like Faygo Redpop either so what do yhry know? Ha, they just don't have the refined taste buds that those of us who were born/lived in MI have :)
How Do You Define a Grilled Cheese Sandwich?
I think good bread is important - not just white bread OR Wonder Bread (which to me isn't bread but something too soft) - 2 slices of cheese (either american cheese BUT NOT Cheddar - it gets greasy) - American, Monterey Jack, Pepper jack, Muenster, all good. With or without bacon fine with me! Also I've also been known to put pesto sauce and a slice of good heirloom tomato. One important point - all cheeses should be American in some way - made in the U.S.A. - nothing Italian. If you are putting Mozzarella, fontina, provolone or any of them, then it is a panini, not a Grilled Cheese. Even Havarti is good (I know that isn't American - that is my one exception).
It must be made in a cast iron pan with something on top to press it down a bit. I use either my tea kettle OR a heavy pot lid. If made in a panini grill or a George Foreman Grill, it is a panini, not a grilled cheese.
Also no weird combos like Sugar said - cheddar with maple or apple butter or grape jelly. Ick. Nothing sweet. It is a savory sandwich, not a sweet sandwich. If you are putting cheese and sweet together then it is an appetizer bruschetta or something like that. Not Grilled Cheese.
Just my very long 2 cents...
What Is Superman Ice Cream?
I'm from southern california and they used to sell it everywhere in the 1990s but I recently tried to find it but no one has it and there also used to be a loony tunes brand knock off of the superman icecream but I still can't find either
How Do You Define a Grilled Cheese Sandwich?
OOOOOH, I love the "Honey Pot" idea! I love anything that combines savoury & sweet. So with that I suggest...
Good bread is important, something like sourdough...
REAL cheese is a must, it makes a world of difference.
Mozzarella with mango chutney
Gouda with marmalade
Cream cheese with cherry jam
Havarti on raisin bread
Goat cheese with red pepper jelly
Old white cheddar with apricot jam
Old cheddar with Granny Smith
Cheddar with grape jelly
Cheddar with apple butter
Cheddar, dipped in maple syrup...
mbhebert SERIOUSLY... Wonder Bread & Velveeta? That' s not lunch, that's revolting.
I also recommend everyone try cooking a grilled cheese Benny & Joon style...
How Do You Define a Grilled Cheese Sandwich?
The proper name is a Grilled Cheese Sammich as defined by GCI (Grilled Cheese Invitational). GCI has also defined Grilled Cheese Sammich in three categories, Missionary, Kama Sutra, and Honey Pot.
The Missionary Position: Standard bread, standard cheese (or cheeses), standard butter and NO ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS.
The Kama Sutra: Any kind of bread, any kind of butter, and any kind of cheese PLUS additional ingredients (the interior ingredients must be at least 60% cheese).
The Honey Pot: Any kind of bread, any kind of butter, and any kind of cheese (the interior ingredients of the sammich must be at least 60% cheese), and with an overall flavor that is sweet and would best be served as dessert.
How Do You Define a Grilled Cheese Sandwich?
No Wonder Bread or Velveeta for me. A nice rye, extra sharp Canadian cheddar, butter. Toasty on the outside, weeping on the inside. Yum.
I'm a cooking school grad and hubby can't cook a thing. One day, years ago before we married, I was making grilled cheese for lunch and he walked in and said "so that's how you do it!" I've a photo from his mom of him making toast at age 4. Nearly 33 years later he hasn't progressed to a grilled cheese sandwich.
I remember the Campbells Tomato Soup as well, but it would go so much better with a mid-summer pappa al pomodoro.
How Do You Define a Grilled Cheese Sandwich?
CHEESE, BREAD, MAYO INSIDE AND BUTTER OUTSIDE TO BROWN THE BREAD !
How Do You Define a Grilled Cheese Sandwich?
Growing up in a military household that traveled to a new location every 3-4 years, the best old staple regardless of where we were was grilled cheese sandwiches and Campbells tomato soup. More often than not it was Wonder bread, (builds strong bodies 12 ways), Kraft American (before they were individually wrapped) and Campbells soup made with milk (MMMMM Good). The sandwich was made with butter and squished til toasty in a skillet; cast iron or othewise, which ever one was handiest and a big pot of soup; at least 2-3 cans of it. When we were is Spain we discovered the wonderful spanish cheeses and being daring made sandwiches with them but you know. nothing compares to the good old classic While I may deviate from the comfort path of white bread and american cheese, I do occassionaly grab a loaf of artisian bread, some fontina and gruyere, butter it and toast it all up then sit back and wax poetically in the decadence of it all, smiling the entire time with the memory of it all. (But between you and me, my daughter still prefers white bread and american, you know how kids are.)
How Do You Define a Grilled Cheese Sandwich?
In South Africa, where I live, a grilled cheese sandwich contains a minimum of bread, butter and cheese, and is done on a barbecue grid. (Usually onions, tomato and salt and black pepper are added when cooked this way. Whether it still remains a grilled cheese sandwich I'm not sure.) A similar sandwich done under an oven grill would be a toasted cheese, onion and tomato (and whatever else is added) sandwich. Done in a sandwich maker, it becomes a snackwich. The cheese used is usually Cheddar or a similar cheese, NEVER, EVER processed cheese!
How Do You Define a Grilled Cheese Sandwich?
I found options #2 and #3 amusing, because after all, cheese IS a protein..........
How Do You Define a Grilled Cheese Sandwich?
I happen to like a grilled cheese sandwich with a very good bread from a real bakery and the shredded cheese of your choice. You don't need any butter, etc., if you use a foil-covered, old-style griddle like we used to have from my ex's dad's drugstore lunch counter. It weighed about 50 pounds and was about 12x12 square and the bottom part was about 8" tall. I don't think they make these any more, but it made the BEST flat grilled cheese sandwiches. The hinged top alone must have weighed 8 pounds!
I also love a VARIATION on the grilled cheese, but I call it a "grilled cheese with bacon and tomato sandwich," not a "grilled cheese sandwich" so that people know that it is different. I also use butter on all versions today as, alas, the ex made off with the griddle! Oh, well, as the song says, "...some fine things have been laid upon your table..." and I guess I wasn't very smart back then!
How Do You Define a Grilled Cheese Sandwich?
Just to echo: the focus of the sandwich should be the melty cheese goodness. Other ingredients are totally acceptable, as long as the enhance the main.
How Do You Define a Grilled Cheese Sandwich?
I may be alone here... but grilled cheese sandwich is in the method for me. You can put whatever you want as long as it's got bread & cheese... but it has to be made in a pan. Panini press? Then it's a panini, that's a pretty simple conclusion. One of those strange (to me) contraptions that also slices the bread diagonally and seals it? Pressed sandwich or um, what do you call it... I don't know.
I realize my grilled cheese isn't made on a grill, but that's how I grew up making it - in a pan, super toasty delicious awesome - and that's how I see it. You can put tomatoes, ham, bacon, prosciutto... whatever you want in it! Just make it in the pan. :)
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My husband and I almost never have white bread or American cheese in the house, but after about fifteen tries with wheat, rye, soft wheat, multigrain, and four different "good" cheeses, we went to the store, picked up white bread and American cheese and had REAL grilled cheese. It's just not the same, and has to have tomato soup - Campbell's condensed with milk, not water, and basil leaves torn and put in while it's cooking - to dip it in. Pickles on the side only.
... We're so weird.