During the Savor & Sample Festival I was beyond busy (yes, a good thing) so unfortunately I was unable to try some of the food that was being made.  When I found out that Julie of Julie’s Java House was making Grilled Cheese for her demonstration I told Jared that I needed him to make sure to get me a piece (I LOVE grilled cheese).  Well, unfortunately Jared did not get me a sample, BUT the lovely Julie brought me some!  AND seriously, it was the best grilled cheese that I have ever had!  Here’s the recipe if you’re interested…

From the Kitchen of Julie’s Java House

Sweet and Savory Fusion

Ingredients

· 8 slices of your favorite bread (Julie used a cinnamon bread – WOW!)

· 1 peeled apple (cored and sliced)

· 1 sweet onion (sliced)

· ½ cup sharp cheddar (shredded)

· 1 garlic clove (roasted)

· 1 cup Havarti cheese (shredded)

· ¼ cup asiago cheese (shredded)

· 4 T. soft butter

Directions

1) Sauté apple and onion in 1 tablespoon of butter until caramelized set aside.

2) Mix 3 tablespoons of butter, roasted garlic clove, and asiago cheese.

3) In a separate bowl, mix cheddar and Havarti cheese together.

4) Take 8 slices of bread, and butter only one side. Place 4 slices butter side down on grill. Then put ¼ of the cheese mixture and ¼ of the onion/apple mixture on each slice. Place other slice of bread on top, butter side up, and pan fry till crisp.

***For all the other fantastic recipes made at the 2010 Savor & Sample Festival visit the Columbia County Extension Website: http://www.uwex.edu/ces/cty/columbia/