I read a tweet about it being National Grilled Cheese Day today. Perhaps this is only in the US. Perhaps it's all in the mind of some lonely dude somewhere, in his sad basement apartment, clinging to the internet for friendship. And for his sanity. But who cares. Grilled cheese? Yes, please! (As … [Read more...]
The Cuban
I'm addicted. Totally addicted. Just when I started to get uninspired by the thought of making lunches for the kids, my senses were awakened once again and reminded that something so simple can be so delicious. On a recent trip down south to visit family, we visited Columbia, a … [Read more...]
Playing in the Kitchen
I love coming up with a great new recipe or finding one that I'm excited to try. Preparing a dish and having it come out the way I had hoped is very rewarding. Having my wife, kids & friends enjoy it is an added bonus.Very often though I don't have the time or ingredients on hand to whip … [Read more...]
So You Want To…Buy a Panini Press
I am a huge fan of grilled cheese. Really. It's my go-to comfort food. But, you know, sometimes I need to feel like a grown-up...and, really, the grown-up version of the grilled cheese sandwich is a panini, it's got the bread and the cheese, but it's got so much more...veggies and meats and cheeses … [Read more...]
Creative Solutions for the Lunchbox Blaaahs
"Mum, I am so sick of turkey sandwiches!" And those were his words exactly. The Boy is in Grade One and takes his lunch every day. I don't mind eating the same things for lunch every day; my son, however, likes variety. By Day 3 he was tiring of my turkey sandwich/baby … [Read more...]