Happy Friday my friends! I hope everyone has wonderful plans for their weekend! I plan on doing nothing other than relaxing and catching up on sleep if I can help it... And maybe a little Zumba to keep my endorphins up ;) If you haven't already, I would seriously suggest trying out a Zumba class! It is fun, energetic, and I can't imagine a more entertaining way to work out. As Elle Woods once said "Working out gives you endorphins, endorphins make you happy. Happy people just don't kill their husbands!" Speaking of being active and healthy, wouldn't it be great to indulge in a healthy dessert every once in a while? Well, if you live in the Ellensburg, Yakima, or Cle Elum area, check out V Baked Goods! V Baked Goods is a local company started by a very good friend of mine that bakes and sells gluten free, vegan, and soy free cookies. They have various flavors from chocolate chip, to banana bread, to chocolate strawberry! I tried the chocolate chip cookie myself and I could not believe that gluten free could taste so good. Take a look and give them a try, you won't be disappointed!
On another note! The last couple of weeks I have been experimenting with different meal and food combinations. Now I am always down for some grilled cheese sandwiches but never got more creative than the traditional cheddar and garlic on wheat. However, the other day my roommate was on Stumble Upon and happened to 'stumble upon' this amazing blog that features NOTHING but grilled cheese sandwich recipes! The blog is called Grilled Cheese Social and you can find every type of grilled cheese you can possibly think of from vegetarian options, cheese and fruit, proteins, and anything that you can possibly imagine! I got inspired by the blog and decided to experiment with some of them myself. Now I decided to start with a simple recipe in which I have the ingredients pictured AND listed below!
What I Used!
- Daves Killer bread in Powerseed (I love the texture!)
- Mozzarella cheese
- Italian dry salami
- Pure Honey
The sandwich I made was a mozzarella, salami, and honey sandwich! It was one of the most delicious homemade sandwiches I had ever had. It was the perfect combination of salty, savory, and sweet! I started by spreading honey on both pieces of bread, then layered on the mozzarella (as much to your liking!), added a couple slices of salami, then finished it off with more mozzarella. I put buttered the pan before putting the sandwich on at a medium-low heat. The mozzarella takes a while to melt so I chose medium-low to ensure the bread would not burn. I also used a lid on the pan to help the cheese melt faster. I cooked both sides of the sandwich until the bread was golden brown. Bon appétit! And remember to check out Grilled Cheese Social! You will not regret it.
With Love,
Traci Lee
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