12 August, 2019
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| Best grilled cheese on the planet |
After many years they remain the absolute best toasted/grilled cheese sandwich I've ever tasted, anywhere. They are proof that good food doesn't have to be complicated, and quality ingredients are the most important concern.
I've managed to work out a combination of cheeses that match the flavor profile from Kappacasein, and the shallots are a fairly subjective aspect (I tend to think "more is better" when it comes to all things onion-related.)
The critical element to achieve perfection is tracking down proper bread. While they have an established source, those of us playing the home game are left to experiment with home-made bread, artisanal bread, "semi-artisanal" bread, and premium commercial sliced loaves. I've had good results from both "semi-artisanal" offerings found at the local grocery stores (diagonal slices seem to be optimal) and a few varieties from the Pepperidge Farms Farmhouse line of products.
We followed up our shared sandwich with a shared Scotch Egg from Scotchtails - another reliable vendor that we've visited regularly over many years. They have shared their exact recipe and technique with me, but I have yet to attempt my own. I really must correct this problem, despite any protests that my cardiologist might offer.
The balance of the day was spent doing a little casual shopping for London favorites, interspersed with a few pints at some noteworthy pubs.
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| Knights Templar, now The Last Judgement |
Dinner was pub fare, mostly due to the convenience and our desire for an early evening. The length of the trip was starting to get to us, and we were tired by this point. The cruise portion was amazing, but with so many new and interesting places to visit we didn't have much down time. Following that up with our favorite city, where we are driven to keep moving, wasn't the best recipe and it began to catch up with us.
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