Hello everyone. Meet my new best friend…
Mr. George Foreman! Whoever this guy is who invented the best foodie machine on Earth, I hope you’re single because I freaking ADORE you!
Okay, that didnt come out right…but seriously. No, seriously— I’m hitting myself over the head for not having made acquaintance with this little fella eons ago.
I remember once when my dad went to home depot to pick up some necessities and ended up coming back home grinning with a big box of George Foreman grill. My mom and I berated him for spending money on “frivolous and extravagantly unnecessary” things and ordered him to return it back. Chastened for being wasteful, my poor daddy reluctantly obliged. Little did we know we were making the most foolish mistake in our life!
I’m amazed at what this $8.88 thing from Wal-mart can do. It’s so quick and simple, too! I’ve been playing around with it any chance I got, and wheeee! What fun! Let me just share a two things I’ve made with this guy, though. I don’t want to overwhelm you with too much amazing food, lol.
What I love most is that you don’t have to just grill hamburgers in this thing. And why the heck would anyone want to get a separate panini grill when this works just as well? It’s so versatile!
Check this out:
Fresh Fig and Brie Panini
One side smeared with honey-mustard sauce and topped with fresh figs, the other with thick slices of brie and topped with balsamic-caramelized onions.
Slapped on a thick crusty ciabatta (cut into 3/4 because apparently that’s the way to do it?)…
Grilled for about 2 minutes in the George Foreman!
Ooh~ Hot and crusty and chewy!
Some figs crept out, but that was okay because they got nicely caramelized by the hot grill pan!
And then, grilled sandwich #2:
Raspberry preserves, cheddar cheese, pickles, smoked turkey
Don’t look at me like that. It’s freaking good, I swear! The sweet preserves, the gooey sharp cheese, the sour pickles, and the smoky turkey…
Awesome midnight snack. I reckon it’s great for hangovers, too. I tell you, this George Foreman is perfect for college students, both the nerds and the party-ers!
By the way, I can’t believe a week has already gone. Things are really heating up and I’m getting bombarded by assignments and essays and readings, but yeah, I’m still enjoying it.
I love mingling among the busy students, participating in discussions and pretending to be smart, texting my friends at 2am in the morning, and being pressed on a tight schedule constantly. I seem to thrive in such an academic environment, and actually relish the pressure! I’m actually able to finish college in three years, but I think I might just drag it out a year more…hey, USC is paying most of my tuition fees anyway! 
Psst! By the way, many of you seemed astounded that I managed to take a picture of my professor in class…Well, I’d like to think that he’d be honored to be featured in my blog! Haha! But honestly, he is pretty cool and I don’t think he’ll mind. 
Oh, and tomorrow is another special day…I’ll be having a small LA blogger meet-up! I won’t reveal the special people yet, though some of you might already know. I’ll update about our blogger date soon! >.<
P.S. I had no idea it’s National Panini Month! How appropriate and just in time, eh?
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Love my George Foreman!! It’s a lifesaver for sure =) I have never ever had a panini, now I must because it’s a holiday
Hmm… I think I actually have one of those hiding somewhere in my kitchen! Maybe I’ll break it out tonight.
Great! I found another girl that totally LOVES making panini’s as well. I get crazy when I think of all the possible combinations, and will definitely try your brie-and-fig-one! (nutella and raspberries is nice too, mozzarella and tomato and prosciutto mmm, grilled vegetables and goat cheese, goat cheese and honey, OK: STOP!) Have a great weekend!xxx Julia (Taste of living)
I adore the George Foreman grill and wouldn’t be without it.
my hubby had a george when he was a bachelor. it’s the only way he ever cooked meat cuz he didn’t know how to cook it any other way (the george makes it so easy). i don’t know how he would have survived without it.
I am sold on that Fig sandwich. Why didn’t I think of that before. It’s brilliant!
I love paninis on the foreman! Its also good for grilling some quick chicken tenders. I used mine all the time when i was in school and didn’t have a kitchen! (and a lot when I did have a kitchen, but no grill or grill pan)
I totally want a panini now after your post! looks like a fabulous sandwich ! I didn’ know the foremans only cost $8.88 at WM now!!! Mine is about 10 years old and cost closer to $20… I am totally going to buy a new one.
I want one so badly! I got one for my sister for Christmas last year (since she had recently moved into her own place). I love grilled veggies! And grilled pineapple . . . yum!
We love our Foreman for sandwiches! Whole grain bread avodcado, pesto, tomatoes ,pickles, maybe some turkey. Yum!
I don’t have a GF grill, but I really want one! Sounds like you got a great price at Wally World. I love grilled sandwiches and brie + figs sounds like an amazing combo. You definitely are much more gourmet than I was in undergrad. I barely ever cooked!
Those sandwiches looke delish! We loved our George Foreman Grill too, except for cleaning it! Then we got a griddler for our wedding– it’s just like the Foreman Grill but the plates come out and can be put in the dishwasher! Awesome!
don’t you love these ‘ah ha’ moments?! love the george forman too.
those panini’s look great!
I do love my forman grill, your sandwiches look amazing!
I have the exact same grill, and I use it every morning, grilled toast is infinitely better than the hard crusty stuff produced in a toaster.
fig and brie panini!!! i am dying over here…sounds amazing/looks amazing!
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maya
I’m glad you are enjoying one of the best inventions ever!!!!! I have not used mine in forever…
Have fun at your meet-up… I am a little jeaous lol
You are a real sandwich genius! I’ve got to try the turkey one…I have all the ingredients in my fridge already, so it would be a shame not to make that sandwich!
those sammies or paninis look really scrumptious! I want a panini maker too!!!
Keep the school excitement, maybe you’ll make my return to home easier!
Wow!! 8.88?? Can u get me one??
SERIOUS!
How much u think it will cost to courier it here to Msia?
I have been in love with George Foreman since the first time he made me a ham, apple, and cheese panini – I’m definitely marrying him but i suppose we can share
ahh national panini month?! welp – at least I have definitely been celebrating!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE our george forman. We use it at least once a week. at least. so glad you’ve been introduced– I hope you have a long and fulfilling relationship
hey, better late then never right! the sandwiches look wonderful!
ugh, those FIGS!! I have never had the pure joy bliss of having one and I am just dying to try them…there is seriously not a single fresh fig in Iowa!
that’s so cheap! I really think I’m going to get one for my dorm TOMORROW.
I love my George!! Those panini’s look amazing. Especially the fig one – yum! I’m so glad you are loving school. Have fun tomorrow!
That’s it. I am bringing my GF up from the basement – stat!
OMG, you had me at fig and brie!
Have fun with your blogger meet up!
omigosh ohmigosh ohmigosh…..I need to make that sandwich now!!!!!!!!!
We had a George Forman as well, but my grandma took it with her >.< My mom thought it was too hard to clean, and so my Halmuhni took it before I started cooking (sniff). Little did I know what I was missing out on! How do you clean yours?
OK, the most important question: Is it easy to clean?
Ha, I love the Foreman grill too! I actually have two of them… but I really only use one, because I don’t use the meat one. Mine is so old that it doesn’t even have removable plates!! Gasp.
As for the waffle maker… it cost seven bucks at Target. :p
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You have my mouth watering over both of those paninis. I am glad your first week went so well. I am sending good thoughts your way.
Your panini pictures are making my mouth water! Especially the one with figs and brie – wow!!
I thought college food was cans of soup and cold slices of pizza? Everything you make, even the simple things look so delicious. My favorite panini (served on the right bread ofcourse) is roasted turkey, cream cheese and strawberrrie jam grilled to perfection. I was the dummie who purchased a 100 dollars panini maker….Figtreeapps
Those are some nice looking grilled sammis!
I couldn’t live without my George Foreman. You are so right – it is IDEAL and NECESSARY for any college student. Paninis, quesadillas, grilled veggies, chicken, pork chops, steak…the possibilities are endless. I LOVE the fig and brie sammie. LOVE. As in I started drooling all over my computer.
Sounds like you are having lots of fun! Wish I could be at the meet-up.
holy moly girl – those sammies are GOURMET. i don’t know what i would have done without my foreman in college. can’t wait to see more creations!
yay for loving school – i say drag it for as long as you can. the real world is completely overrated. i should know. i speak from experience
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WoW!!! That Foreman Grill was only $8.88? That’s an awesome deal.
Those sandwiches are fancy!! I knew you’d still be eating well even while away at college. No Cup O’ Noodle Soup for you! lol
I love your George Foreman creations! Brie & figs – yum….
I hope you had fun at the blogger meet-up!
Once again, you have put my cooking/foodie skills to shame!! MY GOSH i have had a foreman for god knows how long, but my panini’s have been SO DARN BORING. Thanks for always being my little muse when it comes to food combos! (I’ve developed a little bit of an obsession with runny yolks too)
Second of all, WHY does USC look like it has such great food?!?!
I’m glad that you like your grill! I agree that it’s perfect for college students who have limited space. I own one, but I don’t like it. I can count on one hand the number of times I have used it. I dunno… I guess I prefer the old stove and skillet! Or maybe it’s because the food I made on it didn’t turn out as pretty as your food.
Oh, I’m a HUGE George Foreman fan! When I realized I could use it for paninis, it changed my life
My son bought one last year at a re-sale shop for $3.00. He was 10 at the time and as we call it the “G.F.” is his best friend.
I told him as long as he has the G.F. and ramen noodles when he’s out on his own, he’ll be all set
Your sammy’s look delish!!
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This sounds INCREDIBLE! Absolutely mouth-watering.
I wish I could fly out to Cali and come to the meet-up!
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Oh, my heavens. That looks amazing. When T and I moved in together, we had 3 George Foreman grills between the two of us, and we sold all three at a yard sale! Now, I’m tempted to buy a new one!!
Your grilled sandwiches beat the daylights out of those wimpy ones served at some (ahem) delis. Yummilicious, I say! Mmm Mmm.
What a great use for a George Foreman grill. I haven’t used mine in a while but may have to take it out of storage because there is nothing I love more than a warm, crunchy panini.
George Foreman is my lover.
I suppose I can share him with you.
My hubby’s mom swears by any George Foreman grill things… That sandwich looks freakin amazing!
I make this killer raw cheddar tomato carmelized onion panini, now I want one of each!
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