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~~~Originally appearing on ProfressionGal.com~~~   It’s really weird to think that my love of the…

~~~Originally appearing on ProfressionGal.com~~~   It’s really weird to think that my love of the grilled cheese sandwich has helped launch a legit career for myself. Sheesh, it actually blows my mind. Just a few years ago I was in grad school at Columbia University for psychology, and I was completely miserable. Like so sad, mad, and bent out of shape that even my parents were on board for me…

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Leek and Morel Jack Cheese and Goat Salami from Wisconsin makes this one delicious grilled cheese from grilledcheesesocial

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The Blueberry Baby Grilled Cheese by Grilled Cheese Social

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Love in Ya Mouth Grilled Cheese by Grilled Cheese Social

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Grilled Blue Cheese with Fig Jam and Rosemary Butter

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Wisconsin Brie Grilled Cheese with Strawberries and Honey

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Wisconsin Muenster Grilled Cheese with Heirloom Tomatoes and Garlic Butter

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As I'm writing this in seat 11H of flight 201 to Casablanca, I've compacted my arms as tightly as they can be to my body so much so that I'm typing like I'm a Velociraptor or something. I have absolutely no space to spread my wings and there's a flight attendent that keeps wheeling by me with a ciggarette cart (why are they selling cigs on this flight??) and she keeps sneaking up on me and hitting my funny bone - just like that scene from The Wedding Singer. The turbulance has been pretty gnarly for the last 30 minutes, and the bumpiness has me seeing double. The balding man in front of me keeps slamming his seat back so hard that the bottom of my keyboard keeps jabbing me in my stomach, which is way too uncomfortably full from pizza flavored Combos, peanut butter m&ms, and warm Coca Cola. Yeah, I know, I'm sorry that I'm whining about how unpleasant my current situation is, but there are some fun things going on too. I'm really excited about this strange wall-mounted crib that's holding a cute little chubby baby next to me. It makes me wish they made one for people my size. I'd totally pay extra for that. The airline is also playing episodes of Friends which was really relatively cool until I plugged in my headphones and realized it was dubbed over in Arabic. I've also got a shit ton of new music on my iphone that's almost dead and I'm jamming out to some bassed out electronic music that makes me feel like I should be rolling in da club or something. I'm trying not to dance but I just can't help it, maybe that means it's time to switch over to something more chill, like that new Unknown Mortal Orchestra album or something. In reality though, I think I might be going crazy. Why am I so antsy? Why am I so insanely itchy? Gah, it's so hot and I have a headache from squinting because I decided to buy the version of "Consider the Lobster" that has the smallest font visible to the human eye. I've got 4 more hours before we land and I am ready to get the F off of this plane. It's hot as hell up in here and everyone has warmed me not to show my shoulders and what did I wear on the plane? A stupid sleeveless shirt. I know, i know,  it's a noobie mistake but I've never been this uncomfortably hot on a plane before. I'm always freezing cold and the sleeveless shirt was meant to hide under my over-sized cardigan that I never thought I'd have to take off. I am anxious in ALL THE WAYS. Especially about traveling to Morocco....alone. But enough griping, I'm truly so excited about this trip and if you want to follow me and see my adventures you can find me on Instagram @grilledcheesesocial. I'm also excited to share this recipe with you - that is not exotic in any way, shape, or form but it is super good and a solid sandwich.  Smoked Wisconsin Swiss cheese, honey baked ham, cranberry jam, and a sweet and buttery Hawaiian roll make up this delightful GC.

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Green Corn Tamale Mac and Cheese

Today is absolutely disgusting in New York. Cold rain, sloshy grey snow, and a layer of smog that just instantly makes you depressed is looming over us. Every time I close my eyes, I’m basically dreaming about summer and all of its day drinking and eating by the Williamsburg waterfront. But instead of being all depressed, I’ve got a cure for today’s gloom and doom and of course, it’s in the form of a recipe.

Every year, I help make a bomb ass dish for Wisconsin Cheese’s 30 Ways 30 Days (which basically gives you 30 different mac’n’cheese recipes for 30 days). This years inspired comfort food might just be my favorite because it has everything to do with summer. And let’s face it, when it’s 40 degrees outside and there’s grimy weather ruining your state of mind, warm days spent in the sun while chowing down on delicous food is really the only thing that matters. You can find my article [here] or just check it out below!

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The Comeback

If you follow GCS, you’re probably well aware that I’ve been slacking. Like majorly slacking. This isn’t because I’ve given up on my blog or website or whatever you wanna call it, it’s because I’ve grown up. And by grown up, I mean that I got a real person job. I go to work Monday through Friday, 9-5 and I write/internet about food for this awesome website Depanneur. It’s everything I wanted! Everything except the giant windows of free time that I once had. It’s so weird being a “real girl” and not being able to get drunk sleep until 2 pm on a Tuesday. My life that was once so simple, is now a regimented schedule that makes me feel like I should be settling down or something, but that’s not going to happen. My goal is to live everyday like it’s summer vacay, so let me fill you in on what’s been going on in the world of MacKenzie Smith and GCS. 

Since the last post - remember when I freaked out and flew back home to Florida to recuperate from a messy and completely depressing relationship? - well since then I’ve been on awesome (food) dates with awesome dudes, got drunk a little too often, cooked/ate mass amounts of food, became a fucking pro at nail art, watched about a million episodes of The Twilight Zone, made 60 pompoms (because hey, what better way to get happy than by making pompoms), got a supercute dog named Scottie Pippen, went to HBO’s premier of GIRLS at ACME studio, ate some mushrooms, played in the woods, contemplated life and of course, got a real job.

There was also the that Superbowl Sunday thing that happened last week, which I couldn’t give a shit about but do love because of the major emphasis on food. I ate a bunch of jalapeno poppers that were way too hot. They burned my mouth so bad that I basically drank ranch dressing to get rid of the sting. I know that the tears in my eyes and the ranch dripping out of the side of my mouth must have grossed out the people I was with but it did inspire me to make a new GC. A GC that doesn’t burn your taste buds off, a GC that doesn’t embarrass you, a GC that tastes amazing and makes you rethink the last few months of your life… in a positive way. Oh, and btw, did I mention that it’s 7:30 on a Wednesday and that I’m sitting at work desk drinking my second Sixpoint Resin beer and that I love Sixpoint but i know they totally lie about their alcohol content because I kind of feel drunk. Oh and that I’m really good at rambling, and that I think they’re totally liars, but I ain’t mad. I’ve got my puppy in my lap, a brew in my hand, a food writing trip to Morocco in a week, a blog post that’s about to be done, and fun plans for tonight. It’s a good night and I’m happy to catch up with all you lovely readers, even if I’m a bit tipsy. But enough about me, let’s talk about the GC, the reason that you came here, and the food that keeps us connected.

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The Doff

As I’m sitting on my parents couch, watching the history of Hostess cakes, I realized that up until a few days ago, I’ve never really felt like I just needed to escape from something. Usually I’m fine with staying in a stagnant place until I feel better, but after feeling physically and mentally stuck for two long weeks from a surprisingly devastating hurricane, a isolating nor’easter, and a redundantly crappy relationship with a certain dumdum, I decided that I needed to dip out of New York. I acted on this sudden freak out and impulsively bought a last minute ticket to Florida to recoup at my parents house on the beach.

I don’t know if my bummed-out state of mind stemmed from an unfortunately lame string of events or if it had something to do with seasonal depression, which sometimes happens to me when the sun starts to set at 4:00pm and my southern brain starts to get the blues. But I do know that a quick dip in the Atlantic ocean can make you feel refreshed, a solo bike ride on the beach can make you appreciate things again, and family feasts with your ma and pa, your brother, and his insatiable friends can leave a permanent smile on your face. There’s also the wiggly little body of my family’s dachshund, Ollie, that has made me feel all warm and gooey on the inside. And then there’s the mission of finding the perfect food-related name for the new doggy that I’m in the process of adopting at the Humane Society here in New Smyrna that has gotten me out of my funk. I’m thinking Butters might just be it for this sweet little doxie mix. And as you can imagine, whenever I come home all my family and friends demand that I make them grilled cheese and although at first I was sort of reluctant for some reason or another, I was reminded that this type of sandwich really does have comforting qualities. I cooked up this sweet and spicy little grilled cheese with inspiration from both the North and the South; crispy sweet cornbread, super spicy buffalo flavored cheddar, sweet Spanish chorizo, and a bright celery salt mayo pack this sandwich full of bright, vibrant, and flaming hot goodness. 

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BARACKli Raben Hood

I have a huge crush on Obama. I like that he drinks orange juice in the morning, shoots hoops in the afternoon, and indulges in the occasional cigarette. He’s a real dude, a great dad, and his wife and kids are cute and awesome. I also like him even more now that his four years in the white house have made his hair all salt and peppery and sexy. And of course, I like him for his political stance as well. Not only did I vote for him because it’s super important that all of my friends are able to have equal rights and marry whomever they want, but I also think that as a young woman, his views on women’s rights match those of my own. Here’s where I shout “keep your rosaries off my ovaries!”. Additionally, because of his health care reform, I’ve also been able to keep my affordable health insurance for a few more years and god knows that with all these sharp knives I play with, I truly need it. Not that y’all need any motivation to vote or that you even care to know who I voted for, but I wanted to share the back-story behind my Obama themed grilled cheese. My good buddies over at ACME studio have been throwing parties for the debate and of course, it wouldn’t be a party unless I brought food and puns and that’s how this little grilled cheese got started. During the first debate I made Barackli rabe flat bread and MacaRomney and cheese. I turned the flat bread into a grilled cheese because it was such a hit and this semi-healthy, but extremely delicious sammich has roasted garlic, fresh goat cheese, roasted broccoli rabe, and balsamic glaze. It’s definitely a winner, just like Barack Obama! (fingers crossed)

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