Adventure Begins in the Kitchen
A grilled cheese is the perfect platform for all sorts of goodness. Hearty wheat bread, extra sharp cheddar, caramelized veggies – this wasn’t the kindergarten kind.
I purchased a mini whole wheat boule at the grocery store on my way home from work. It was cute and screamed portion control. Truth be told, I would have finished whatever sized sandwich that was placed in front of me. So tonight, the mini-er the better.
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This sandwich was a total accident. I had planned on making a piece of cheese toast before heading to an appointment today and was unexpectedly inspired by the lone avocado in my fridge. It was begging to be included.
Ok avocado, you win. I’ll slice you into three fat chunks and smother you with melty cheese. It’ll be a good day for both of us.
I toasted a piece of pumpernickel rye topped with two slices of organic cheddar until the cheese was transparent and bubbly.
I cut the cheesy bread in half and arranged the avocado on one side, swirling a generous amount of sriracha over the top.
I closed up the sandwich and took my first bite. Wow. This combo was so delish that I must have lost the ability to hold the sandwich together. I took my second bite and sriracha coated avocados went flying everywhere. I reassembled the sandwich, pulled myself together, and focused on carefully eating the remaining bites.
Are you a sucker for a fancy grilled cheese? What’s the most exciting combo you’ve had to date?
It’s ok to say things like “totes sick” when being defeated by pollen leaves you feeling sneezed-out and too lazy to use whole words. I haven’t had as much as a sniffle in over a year and now… Well, let’s just say I heard a solid 100 God-bless-yous today.
It’s also ok to be excited about traffic and red lights on your way home from the market because it gives you another opportunity to blindly reach into the bread bag. Whole Foods pumpernickel rye? Don’t mind if I do.
Even though my seven minutes in heaven drive home completely spoiled my appetite, I was still in the mood for warm tomato soup and a melty grilled cheese when I got home. Here’s to hoping a cozy dinner and an early bedtime make for a better feeling Kristin tomorrow!