Thursday, July 31, 2008

More Panini Love

If I knew how much I would enjoy owning a panini-maker, I would have bought one years ago! Once again, we relied on our wonderful and talented panini-maker for dinner. Panini-makers are especially amazing when you don't feel like cooking or it's way too hot to cook or you have some bread that is about to go stale or you are seriously craving carbs or... well, you get the point. :) 


Tonight's panini was made with ham, swiss cheese, and maple mustard. On the side, I threw together a salad with grape tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, black olives, feta, and cabernet vinegar. It was a simple side, but vibrant and nutritious. 


The Maple Mustard is from the Cold Hollow Cider Mill in Waterbury, Vermont. The mustard is made from all-natural ingredients, including Cold Hollow's very own cider syrup as well as coarse mustard, brown sugar, and lemon juice. The Maple Mustard was a great addition to my ham and cheese panini! 


Slim-pickings for dessert tonight! I managed to come up with a toasted English muffin with peanut butter and fluff... and almond slices for a little crunch. It satisfied my sweet tooth, no problem. 


I decided to join the gym!!! Really, it was an easy decision! I'm heading to bed early again tonight, so that I can get up bright and early for Bosu Challenge! Good night! Almost the weekend!

22 Comments:

Anonymous said...

Hmm you're inspiring me to get my own panini maker! Question, do you think a George Forman Grill could work as a make-shift panini maker? I don't know if it would be messy... but it could save me some money from buying another appliance :)

Did you only make half a panini or is that a full sandwich pictured?

RunEatRepeat said...

I swear I am dying to buy a panini maker and it's your fault/thanks to you - I don't know which! I love the way your grilled sammies look!

LizNoVeggieGirl said...

You should seriously be a spokesmodel for the company that makes the panini-maker, haha :0)

Hooray for joining the gym!!

Samantha said...

Your panini's look so yummy. Enjoy the gym, sounds like they have lots to offer.

Anonymous said...

Tina, your posts have been inspiring me to break out my George Foreman and make paninis!

Everyone else- I think the Foreman works very well in place of a panini press. I put mine on medium and it toasts and melts perfectly. I have a red one with 5 different plates (I think it's called the G5?). It also has a little switch so it can be flat like a panini press instead of tilted in regular foreman position. It also does a really good job with fish!

Anonymous said...

Your panini looks delicious. I make a Greek salad very similar to yours, except I use balsamic and lemon juice.

Be careful with the Bosu's. I sprained my ankle in a bosu class 2 weeks ago. (Not to scare you, just be cautious and go at your own pace with it.)

Caitlin said...

oh man i want that paini maker!! im going to register for it LOL.

im glad you joined the gym. will you tell us all the new tricks you learn in classes?? :)

Anonymous said...

COLD HOLLOW!!

our family stops there every year on the way home from smugglers notch. so glad to see that someone else appreciates that place!!

Anonymous said...

Panini maker - now you have me looking for one! I must have missed it, but what kind do you have?

Anonymous said...

Oooh how fun! Enjoy your new gym membership! Bosu sounds interesting..

miho said...

i love to see all your paninis, they look so good! i have a george foreman, do you think paninis would work as well with those?

Tina said...

Anon and mi,

Hmmmm... I've never owned a George Forman Grill, but they look like they'd work as a make-shift panini maker. Bridget (comment below) says her Forman works well as a panini press.

mangotriathlete,

Our panini maker is the Cuisinart Griddler Grill. It is sweeeeeet! Besides paninis, you can cook meat, eggs, pancakes, etc. on it as well. It's very versatile! :)

Anonymous said...

yay for gym membership! mmm paninis are the best!

Anonymous said...

You and your darn panini maker!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

They always look SOOOOOOOOOOOO good - keep 'em comin'! :)

arielle said...

Congrats on the Metro mention, that's awesome!

Allison said...

Tina,
you should check out paninihappy.com it's a blog ALL about paninis. I can't look at it around lunch time...everything always looks so amazing! she even does desert panini's!

Anonymous said...

How exciting about the gym decision!! It is always nice to be excited about a new gym. It re-energizes a workout!

And that salad looks amazing!!

sweets&sweats

Tina said...

Allison,

Thank you for the link to the panini blog! It is amazing! I'm excited about the "dessert paninis." I'm going to have to try those ASAP! :)

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