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Grilled Cheese Sandwich! I don’t know anyone who didn’t grow up with a version of this wonderful sandwich. What’s fun is finding so many different versions from different points in the world.
To show you how widely loved grilled cheese sandwiches are, the French have Croque Monsieur. This is just a fancy grilled cheese sandwich. Italy has the Panini. These vary depending on where you are in Italy.
Mexico has the Quesadilla. While it differs in that they use a tortilla instead of bread. Otherwise, it’s the similar layout: starch, cheese, and griddled instead of grilled. Rather you grill this sandwich or griddle it, you have to decide on the filling.
As a kid growing up it was Kraft American singles and sometimes during the summer there would be a slice of tomato in it. Always perfectly cooked. My late father would use mayo and a cooked egg with the cheese. Or he’d use sandwich spread. What is that? Basically it’s mayo with relish.
As I get closer to fifty, I’m finding that I enjoy these simple things. Two years ago I decided for my fiftieth birthday I want the cover of Destroyer by KISS on my cake. Two years and a worldwide scam later, I just want to make it to fifty. I won’t lie, I am thinking about what I want for my dinner. I just devoured a small serving of chicken and dumplings. I will be getting a second helping. It’s that good.
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