juggernt 
Tampa, FL, USA
Wine Labeler
Posts: 3501
 | | 08-18-2005 12:05 PM |
| ...any time you're in the area to come over to try out my new panini press.
It's from All-Clad, and it's not the George Foreman grill type. It doesn't plug into anything. It's basically a griddle with a heavy lid. And it makes the best panini EVER. OMG.
See you on the other side of 300 pounds. | | | Visit The Butcher Block at http://www.butcherblocktampa.com/ |
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ChangeMe
Barrel Sampler
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ChangeMe
Master of Wine
Posts: 11169
| | 08-18-2005 12:21 PM |
| I hear nussing. I see nussing. | | | |
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Pool Boy
Laurl, MD (DC suburb)
Master of Wine
Posts: 13801
| | 08-18-2005 01:33 PM |
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You make it on the cooktop then? | | | www.roguefood.com -- www.cellartracker.com | |
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juggernt
Tampa, FL, USA
Wine Labeler
Posts: 3501
| | 08-18-2005 03:49 PM |
| Yessir. A little EVOO on the pan and on the bread, and go to town. Lately I've been making them with Italian coldcuts and mozzarella and roasted red peppers. | | | Visit The Butcher Block at http://www.butcherblocktampa.com/ | |
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Eric White
San Ramon, CA
Advanced Sommelier
Posts: 9625
| | 08-18-2005 05:20 PM |
| you are evil juggernt! It would never have occured to me to buy one of these, now I must have one! Is this it?  | | | 2008: the end of an error | |
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ChangeMe
Barrel Sampler
Posts: 2098
| | 08-18-2005 06:01 PM |
| I know what's on my Christmas List this year!!
Thanks Juggs! | | | |
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ChangeMe
Grape Truck Driver
Posts: 27
| | 08-18-2005 07:50 PM |
| Ditto!  | | | |
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Winetex
Austin, Texas
Master of Wine
Posts: 11423
| | 08-18-2005 09:07 PM |
| If you are interested in an electric one I have the one from Williams Sonoma and recommend it. Just about any sandwich tastes better when cooked on a panini maker. Yummayy. | | | |
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Mona_Lisa_Vito
Grape Sorter
Posts: 228
| | 08-18-2005 09:17 PM |
| Another kitchen gadget I have to have now. thanks a lot. Of course, I think you could just get some sort of heavy object (like another pan) to press on your sandwich while grilling (and then use a regular grill pan). | | | |
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Blair Ridley
Wine Steward
Posts: 7719
| | 08-18-2005 09:22 PM |
| My parents bought one from Flama - they recommended it over many other brands because you can remove the nonstick plates after use and put them in the dishwasher (or wash them by hand easily). Many brands don't have this feature. I'm going to put it on my Christmas list this year. It can be found at www.surlatable.com as well as other places. | | | |
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Chris
Grape Sorter
Posts: 246
| | 08-18-2005 09:57 PM |
| I've been looking for something like that for a long time. As a huge fan of properly grilled panini, I have improvised many times with all sorts of "weights" such as foil wrapped bricks, stacks of books, etc. It's so much fun to get creative at building your panini layering whatever sounds good such as thinly sliced onions, herbs, roasted peppers, sliced olives, various meats, cheeses, and condiments, etc. Yum. | | | |
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Pool Boy
Laurl, MD (DC suburb)
Master of Wine
Posts: 13801
| | 08-19-2005 01:05 PM |
| Quote:
you are evil juggernt! It would never have occured to me to buy one of these, now I must have one! Is this it?
KEWL! On my list now! | | | www.roguefood.com -- www.cellartracker.com | |
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NorCalVinoLover
Barrel Sampler
Posts: 2202
| | 08-19-2005 03:14 PM |
| I've seen these and have wondered as well ....... Thanks!  | | | |
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juggernt
Tampa, FL, USA
Wine Labeler
Posts: 3501
| | 08-25-2005 01:05 PM |
| Quote:
you are evil juggernt! It would never have occured to me to buy one of these, now I must have one! Is this it?
That's the one! It's my friend for lunch every day  | | | Visit The Butcher Block at http://www.butcherblocktampa.com/ | |
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juggernt
Tampa, FL, USA
Wine Labeler
Posts: 3501
| | 08-25-2005 01:10 PM |
| Current concoctions include:
Cappocolla, mozzarella, and roasted red pepper
Smoked turkey, grilled onions, and aioli
Sauteed portabello, peppers, and onions
Smokey turkey and chevre
Hot calabrese, mozzarella, and grilled onions | | | Visit The Butcher Block at http://www.butcherblocktampa.com/ | |
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Tom
Barrel Sampler
Posts: 2384
| | 08-25-2005 01:12 PM |
| Mario Batali just came out with a line of cookware and he has one of these in the lineup. He also has a great idea, small bowls designed for liquid measurements. All fit inside each other, marked for critical measurements (2 per bowl) and $9.95 to boot. Took about 8 seconds for us to get a set. Great stocking stuffer for Christmas 2005 for the cooks on your list. Advertisement over.  | | | |
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juggernt
Tampa, FL, USA
Wine Labeler
Posts: 3501
| | 08-25-2005 03:32 PM |
| Quote:
Mario Batali just came out with a line of cookware and he has one of these in the lineup.
He also has a great idea, small bowls designed for liquid measurements. All fit inside each other, marked for critical measurements (2 per bowl) and $9.95 to boot. Took about 8 seconds for us to get a set. Great stocking stuffer for Christmas 2005 for the cooks on your list.
Advertisement over.
Those sound great; where'd you get them? | | | Visit The Butcher Block at http://www.butcherblocktampa.com/ | |
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Tom
Barrel Sampler
Posts: 2384
| | 08-25-2005 04:10 PM |
| Sur La Table Here is the link for the griddle, but I could not find the measuring bowls. Batali Griddle | | | |
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ChangeMe
Barrel Filler
Posts: 1273
| | 08-25-2005 09:43 PM |
| You should get the Grilled Cheese cookbook. Far from just grilled cheese recipes, the book has an entire section on panninis. | | | |
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