COOKING VIDEO: How To Make A Grilled Cheese Sandwich

  This recipe includes several grilled cheese tricks from Chef Ryan Davis: Herbs. Add herbs to the melted butter before brushing on the bread. Grate. Grate the cheese—it will melt more evenly than sliced cheese. Harden softer cheeses in the fridge or briefly in the freezer, if necessary, prior to grating. Layer. Layer on the…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Raincoast Crisps Gourmet Crackers

Great with cheese! Photo by Elvira Kalviste | THE NIBBLE.   Whenever we entertain, we look for new and exciting crackers to serve with cheeses and dips. Recently, we tasted the Raincoast Crisps line, and asked chef Johnny Gnall to pair the different flavors. (If you have questions or suggestions for tips, contact JohnnyGnall@hotmail.com.) As…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Make A Gourmet Hoagie

May 5th is National Hoagie Day. November 4th is National Submarine Sandwich Day. And someone decided that we needed a National Eat A Hoagie Day on September 14th and Submarine-Hoagie-Grinder Day on October 9th. These sandwiches are fraternal triplets. The names were different depending on their origins, but all were initially hearty sandwiches of meat…
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TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: Mother’s Day Gifts

Looking for something special for Mother’s Day? Of the products we’ve tried recently, here’s what we’re selected for our mother, aunt and other special moms: Georgie’s English Scones. The scones arrive frozen, along with delicious lemon curd. You can also send ready-to-bake shortbread in the hard-to-find, festive petticoat tails (triangle) shape. Kimberley Artisan Vinegars. Handcrafted…
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Sweet Grilled Cheese Sandwiches For A Snack Or Dessert

Have you ever had a grilled cheese sandwich for dessert? There are more than a few sweet grilled cheese sandwich recipes out there, perfect for dessert or a sweet snack. We’ll start you off with two, courtesy of the Grilled Cheese Academy, the best grilled cheese website, sponsored by the great cheese makers of Wisconsin.…
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