The time has come. The cat is out of the bag. My secret has been revealed. My [new] boss now knows my true identity: GrilledShane. Not only is she interested but is also extremely impressed. She lent me a panini cookbook and allowed me to “have” a loaf of our signature bread, Milton’s Wheat, to… [ Read More ]
Yes, it has been awhile. Yes, life has gotten in the way. Yes, I am well on my way to a management role at my newly remodeled restaurant job. Yes, I now have a career and not a job. Go me! However, you are probably not here to listen to me ramble, you want to… [ Read More ]
Dear Reader, Welcome back to grilledshane.com. Please, pull up a chair and stay awhile. Sincerely, Shane It has been awhile but I am glad to be back creating and cooking grilled cheese sandwiches. This spring/summer has brought new adventures and renewed optimism in pursuing my culinary dreams. Changes are a constant but I hope they… [ Read More ]
Inspiration for my grilled cheese creations can come from the strangest places. This week was no exception. At Jimmy John’s, a sub place I am known to frequent, they have a vegetarian sub that I love. (#6 for those that have been to Jimmy John’s. I order it on multigrain.) As their menu reads: Layers of provolone… [ Read More ]
Recently, I had taken a break from grilled cheese sandwiches as culinary classes were winding down for the semester and I wanted to focus on my studies. I had a final practicum consisting of knife skills and recipe, as well as a country presentation. Oh and the final. Thankfully, I can say I have completed… [ Read More ]
Prior to writing about this week’s grilled cheese, I must remind you that the Ultimate Adult Grilled Cheese Sandwich contest is about to end and we want your entry. Head over to the blog entry, see what awesome prizes Sargento has provided, and then post your original Ultimate Adult Grilled Cheese Sandwich recipe. Seriously, what… [ Read More ]
A week ago the folks and I traveled to the great city of Pittsburgh and the Strip District for a min-vacation. For the first time, I went to the Strip with grilled cheese on the mind. With many bakeries selling fresh out of the oven bread, it was a perfect place to purchase bread for… [ Read More ]
The Grilled Cheese Kitchen and laundry room were having issues over the weekend, with multiple sinks backing up. Since we weren’t sure when the problem would be fixed, the original plan was to not do a sandwich. Then, sometime Monday, Mr. Plumber came and made the problem go away (for now). With the issue apparently… [ Read More ]
As I do when I don’t have an idea for a sandwich, I walk around Whole Foods looking for inspiration for the week’s sandwich. However, this time, it was not Whole Foods that inspired me, but me remembering an old idea I never tried. Way back, I had thought of creating a mashed potato grilled… [ Read More ]
For the past two years, I have created a special
