Four Fun Things

person with cancer recurrence here. still feel kinda icky about someone exploiting this kind of situation—I don’t really care if it’s a comedy or not, or how charming they are in the process. sorry just a little off-limits, like I wouldn’t enjoy a show with a character faking infertility or domestic abuse to get ahead. icky for those whose lives (and jobs—as I can also relate there) are turned upside down from those circumstances. totes understand she had cancer as a teen, but if you haven’t been in the place of actually having a recurrence—as I understand it, she has not—recurrences can often be WAY scarier and higher risk. and even if you have—it’s not something that feels great to see someone fake for personal gain, even in a silly show. wish the premise was tweaked :/

Love the shirt/blouse look. Need help with terminology. In years past, button down shirt had a collar that could actually button down. Other collared shirts were called button up, or blouses if they were more delicate or had shortish construction but no collar. Gas that terminology shifted? Thinking I am behind the times!

I go to a local spot for my grilled cheese/tomato soup fix. The owner/operator is usually the one grilling my sandwich and I always order it burnt. He knows exactly how I like it and always knows it is my order. I have never been disappointed. A grilled cheese and cup of tomato soup is less than $7 and always puts a smile on my face!! In my opinion it is just well done but my sister would consider it slightly burnt but it is most delicious no matter what you call it.

well now I know what im making for dinner! grilled cheese with a pickle!

though, the best grilled cheese are the really crappy ones that are made in concert parking lots. gimme a grilled cheese – white bread / american cheese / sprinkled with garlic powder – made in the back of some dude’s car at a Phish show… Tied for me with those bougie grilled cheeses that involve some sort of onion/apple/savory jam on sourdough that destroy your mouth but are also incredibly craveable… ok now i’m ravenous!!

My favorite grilled cheese sandwich is from a cute little cafe on Whidbey Island (WA) called The Braeburn. It’s The 3-digit Grilled Cheese: 3 pieces of grilled cinnamon raisin bread layered with sharp white spreadable cheddar & crispy bacon. I know it might sound like Cynthia Nixon’s controversial bagel order (cinnamon-raisin bagel with cream cheese, lox, red onion, tomato, and capers) that may have lost her the NY governor’s race, but trust me, it works.

Am I the only one who finds that Photograph with the Elefant just really really sad?
You cant possibly be in your right mind and think its ok to cage him in like that.
I really dont geht how thats “fun”!

In Australia, we use a jaffle iron to make a grilled cheese – it just seals it the way I like it. I’ve lately become obsessed with my husband’s mashed potato so when there’s leftovers I buy a fresh loaf of white bread, put at least two types of cheese and the mashed potato inside, butter the outside and throw it in the jaffle iron. Serve it with some tomato relish and it is *chef’s kiss*!

Love this “4 Fun Things”!!!!!!

i do like mayo and butter, and i’m not supposed to say it but i imagine bacon fat (and tallow and maybe chicken fat and duck fat) would be really tasty too

open faced sandwiches with crusty sourdough/rye and sharp cheddar and those little campari tomatoes on top, broiled sooo good

also re: cheese, does anyone know which herb(s) pair best with brie? thyme?

For a perfectly even brown on your grilled cheese, put a pat of butter in the center of your bread before setting it down on a very hot pan. As it melts, it spreads out perfectly to the edges every single time. No more scraping butter across soft bread and having splotchy spots!

I love grilled cheese with cream cheese and jalapeños. Not traditional but so good!

Hi, this isn’t about four fun things — that thing on your insta with Elizabeth Warren, could you please link to it, she asks us to donate to a very special woman running in Texas. I just donated. Here’s a link to Jessica Cisneros’s page https://www.lonestarparityproject.org/post/jessica-cisneros-our-experiences-are-valid?

A show I absolutely loved recently was Heartstopper on Netflix. The characters, the story, the message – everything! So, so good. My 16-year-old and I watched it together, and we’re both recommending it to everyone!

Why has no one mentioned a dill pickle on the side of the grilled cheese? My kids complain bitterly if we are out of my homemade pickles because the grilled cheese is not right! Needed to cut the richness.

Yes to a classic button down shirt. Never go out of style, so maybe a bit of splurge is warranted?! I love my blue and white striped one from Rails (Charli shirt)–def pricey but not hard to find on sale!

I LOVE the effortless, summery button-down shirt on other people, but just cannot make it work for myself. I think maybe it’s my large chest?? It either fits (and looks) like a tent, or it’s too tailored and makes me looks the Pam Beasley (she’s beautiful, just not the summery vibe I want). Any advice?

Love that gingham shirt but I have to stay I am not a fan of denim cut off shorts.

This of course brought to mind the fabulous grilled cheese scene with Jon Favreau in Chef. Yummmm. Also I’m team butter all the way.

https://youtu.be/gbdUGdxX7ww

Also on the button-up shirt front…check the men’s section at Goodwill! Look for natural fabrics like cotton or linen. Go a size up for extra casualness. A friend taught me this and I’ve found a few perfectly worn in, wonderfully loose button up shirts.

I love grilled cheese! I make mine on the rosemary bread from TJs with sharp cheddar, a fried egg, arugula and mayo. Cooked in olive oil. It’s my favorite breakfast along with some milky tea.

Anyone else think that a grilled cheese sandwich tastes the best when made by one of your parents??? I just know my dad makes the best grilled cheese sandwiches and even now as an adult that is one of my meal requests when I go home. There is something about the whole process that just screams parental love and care.

We’ve gotten bougie with our grilled cheeses over the years; good bread, a mix of cheeses (cheddar, goat, etc), tomato slices, thin slices of onion and avocado inside too. My dad has enough good humour to go along with this, even if it is not how he’d eat one. And of course, they must be made in a cast iron pan and then smashed down with a brick covered in foil, to help brown the outsides. Don’t knock it till you try it, makes it perfectly browned and crisp!

I’ve found the best way to make grilled cheese is… in a waffle iron.

Ohhhh, I’m dying to read Molly Shannon’s memoir, sounds so good!!!

Our new family favorite is grilled cheese in the waffle iron.

For grilled cheese I usually put a pat of butter in the pan to melt as it preheats and use mayo on the bread itself. Best of both worlds and no need to soften butter.