Monday, August 23, 2010

I've been holding back.

Grilled Cheese

Dear friends,

I've been lying to you. Not an outright lie (don't worry, my name really is Bruno), but a sin of omission, as the expression goes. I was discussing it with a friend at lunch on Friday and I confessed, "Well, I haven't told the internet yet." She pointed out that I was being very silly and weird (I believe she called me a freakshow, but in a totally loving way), and I agreed. So here it goes, internet:

I quit my job; my last day is this Thursday. I start the professional chef's program at the Cambridge School of Culinary Arts in September.

I got fitted for my uniform and picked up my knife roll and supplies on Wednesday and I've got a week off in between work and school. I'm still not entirely sure what I'll be doing that week, but I figured it's going to be a while before I can just take a week off. School is only 3 days a week, so I'll be looking for a part time job in the field. As for the plan post-education, well, one of the biggest reasons for going to school is to narrow down the options. I hadn't told you yet because I feel like I'm supposed to have a firmer plan.

So there you go, internet, that's my news. Now who wants a grilled cheese?

Grilled Cheese with Tomato and Pesto
You probably don't need a recipe for grilled cheese, but I'm giving you one anyway. It's a great way to use that parsley pesto

two pieces of whole grain bread
cheddar cheese, sliced
two fat slices of tomato
a blob of parsley pesto (or basil pesto)
butter

Butter one side each of two pieces of bread. Heat a skillet over medium heat, and put one piece of bread in the skillet, butter side down. Lay the cheese slices on the bread, then put the tomato slices on the cheese. Spread the pesto on the unbuttered side of the other piece of bread, then put that on top, pesto side on the tomatoes. As the cheese melts, carefully turn the sandwich over, toasting both sides equally. When the cheese is melted and the tomato is heated through, your sandwich is done.

27 comments:

  1. Congrats! What a great new adventure! Wishing you all the best!

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  2. Congratulations!! and the best to your new adventure....keep posting to your blog and let us know how things are going.

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  3. Woohoo! Go YOU! I think it's awesome news. So what if you don't have every last step mapped out - nothing wrong with firming up the plans as you go, and as you have more information. Bravo, I say!

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  4. Yaaaaaaaaaay, congrats! That's absolutely amazing. Enjoy your little break and then of course school. I always dream of doing something like that but then my mortgage payments snap me back to reality.

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  5. Woohoo! Congrats! That is so exciting, please keep us updated!

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  6. Such great news! I can't wait to hear about everything you learn!

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  7. Adrienne,

    WOW! This is so awesome and seems like the exact right thing for you to be doing. It really is not a shock, and that's how you know you're going down the right path. After reading this blog for so long, it seems like the natural next step -- very excited for you!! Good luck!
    -Jess

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  8. Congratulations! That is very exciting news. Best of luck!

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  9. wow. you get a knife roll?? that's wicked kewl! :)

    heehee! Seriously, glad u finally spilled it to the world. . . . xo AP

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  10. omg, congratulations!! that's so exciting - good work and i can't wait to follow your adventures in culinary school!!

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  11. I think it's awesome - although you will be missed at work. :) Gotta follow your dreams! Congrats, and seriously... I wish you happiness in all things foodie.

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  12. This is fantastic news. Congratulations and I seriously cannot wait to follow along while you cook and learn! You are an inspiration to all of us...

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  13. Congratulations! This is going to make your blog that much more fun to read. Im glad you spilled to the internet.

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  14. That's fantastic! I harbor a secret (oops, not secret anymore) desire to do the same, so I will very much enjoy reading about your experiences. Congratulations.

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  15. This is such exciting news! So happy for you and look forward to reading about this new adventure. Looking forward to celebrating with you! Cheers.

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  16. OMG, CONGRATS!!! that is so cool, and i'm a little jealous ;) i hope you share some adventures! weee... i wish i knew what i wanted to do when i grow up :)

    as for pesto on a grilled cheese and tomato sandwich? brilliant!

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  17. Ahh! That is so exciting! Congratulations! Also...I'm completely jealous. I can't wait to hear all about this new adventure on Friday. I have no idea how you kept this a secret for so long. I would have shouted it from the rooftops!

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  18. Adrienne! How wonderful. I hope it's everything you want it to be, and more. Congratulations on this big move.

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  19. Wow, how exciting - congrats Adrienne!! I'm already looking forward to hearing all about it :)

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  20. Wow that is huge news. I know what you mean, I can 100% relate to what it feels like to reveal things like that. I've always thought about it, downloaded materials, but in the end I never took the plunge. Hopefully you will enjoy it, I have no doubt you will.

    To vote all you need to do is click the following link to view my video entry: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCkllXlndi4

    And click the button that says you 'like it.' Note that if you don't have a youtube account yet it will prompt you to open one although I PROMISE it only takes a minute. If nothing else you get the amusement of seeing how awkward I look on camera.

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  21. Whoooo!!! Congratulations, what an exciting time for you & I can't wait to hear more.

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  22. Hi Honey,
    Just got back from my stitching retreat! Stopped in Dad's office and the girls all follow your blog and told me you made the big announcement on the blog...hooray, how exciting and you know we are supportive and thrilled with your decision.
    Love,
    mom
    xoxo

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  23. how exciting! i can't wait to read about culinary school. and i made a basil pesto grilled cheese with this pesto made from the bounty of basil my farm to home delivery service brought me twice this week... delicious. i put my pesto on the outside of sandwich instead of butter... it turns a little brown and is super good. wish i'd had tomatoes.

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  24. Congratulations!

    Thinking I should follow your example, before my parents corner me into taking a law job I really don't want and can't escape...

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  25. Awesome looking grilled cheese. I used to work in a restaurant that specialized in grilled cheeses -- yours however could knock those outta the park!

    Congrats on pursuing your passion, too!

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  26. Super congrats! Here's to new adventures and having the guts to go on them!

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  27. Knitting friend of your mom's. Love the blog. have tried several things. delicious. Congrats and good luck with all you exciting adventures. 10/10/10 approaches. Janet

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