April is ‘National Cheese Month’ and as it approaches, I am having mixed emotions. Excited to share my fabulous experience as the 2012 Wisconsin Cheese ‘Grilled Cheese Academy’ grand winner, and sad, because, like Miss America, or in my case, Miss Cheese, I’ll relinquish my crown to the next lucky cheese creator. Not that I don’t have another winner up my ... Read More »
This is one of those recipes that’s born from a contest. Yep, I’m getting really crazy with grilled cheeses, and this one’s for the St. Francis Winery contest. Now, here’s the funny thing. I’m photographing this beauty on my front porch when my oldest son drives up. He asks what I’m doing. I tell him. ’Do you wanna eat it ... Read More »
The ‘Wisconsin Cheese ‘Grilled Cheese Academy‘ describes my award-winning sammich this way: This magical concoction features fresh blackberries, peppery greens, crispy fried bacon, and lusciously molten Wisconsin Provolone and Gouda. ’The Bewitching’ grilled cheese was selected by Chef Tory Miller, the James Beard Midwest Chef of the Year 2012, as the Gold winner in the 2012 Grilled Cheese Academy competition! ‘The Bewitching’ is featured ... Read More »
The challenge? Make an award-winning grilled cheese sammich! What do I do? Put my Boho thinking cap on and start breaking down the expected for grilled cheese sandwiches and venturing into the wonderland of the unconventional—grilled cheese is ‘boho’d’! So, it’s Saturday mornign. My main taste-tester, hubby Ben, is in the kitchen with me sitting on the little red stool (oh, ... Read More »
Healthy and delightfully light and refreshing, the ‘Gatsby Grilled Cheese’ is the essence of decadence! Fresh raspberries & blueberries, aged cheddar cheese, buttery & crispy grilled oatnut bread, and peppery arugula & zesty fresh spinach–let the dancing of the tastebuds begin! I entered this into the Biltmore Hotel’s contest ‘A Culinary & Wine Weekend‘…I mean what’s more elegant than acting like ... Read More »
Who says a grilled cheese has to be perfect and fancy—not a cowboy! Read More »
I am a contest junkie. I mean someone has to win—why not me. My attitude is that you have nothing whatsoever to lose except maybe a little time required when entering. How did I get hooked on contests? At the ripe ol’ age of 14, I won my very first contest—a washing machine from Sears Roebuck—now known just as Sears. ... Read More »
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