Horray for Grilled Cheese Sandwiches with Local Ingredients

I have been experimenting with making grilled cheese sandwiches these last few weeks.  The grilled cheese is kind of a lost art. My mother used to use velveta cheese on white bread (not so healthy). But many upscale restuarants have redicovered the grilled cheese as a multi-faceted comfort food with unlimited possibilites and a full spectrum of local foods options.

Here are some ideas for putting a zip in your grill.

Plants That Do Well Together in Pots

There are a number of combinations of garden plants that do well together in pots. Here are 10 combinations:

1. Sunflower, squash and peas. Similar to the three sisters that were planted by the native Americas when the Europeans first settled in America.
2. Two peppers do well in pots. They also do well planted together in the garden.
3. Combinations of herbs, such as Basil, Rosemary and Thyme.
4. Edible flowers such as pansies work well with shorter herbs.

10 Ways to Use Fresh Squash Blossoms

How do you use Squash Blossoms? let me count the ways. There are many creative ways to use this unique and healthy food. We have a great supply at the market.

"[above] is what a summer squash plant looks like that we harvest squash blossoms from."

 Photo: Reed Petersen

1. Stuffed with flavored cheese
2. Batter fried
3. Baked with your favorite sprinkle seasoning
4. Salsa
5. Pesto
6. Soup
7. Quesadillas
8. Pizza
9. Raw on Salads
10. Stuffed with shrimp

Bonus Ideas:

1. Fritters.
2. Hush Puppies
3. On sandwiches
4. Stuffed with Jalapenos
5. Stuffed with your favorite homade sausage