It's the end of your crap-tastic day and you're hungry. We all know wine solves problems (possibly sipping it while taking a hot bath), so a glass of your favorite wine is a given. Personally, a good oaky- buttery Chardonnay is always nice; feeling a red, maybe a bold fruity smooth Malbec. Pour yourself a big glass.
OK so wine - check.
Now for some substance. Bread is always good, and how about some cheese to go with that? Yes, sounds good. But being me wanting more than some cheese slathered on regular everyday bread, although good isn't great, some nice crusty bread pan fried with a good cheese sounds way better.
Get a loaf of your favorite crusty bread like French or Sourdough or maybe some Ciabatta. (I love some good crusty Sourdough.) Get a loaf, not pre-sliced; it's so much better when you slice it yourself. Cut 3 or 4 - 1 inch slices of bread. Get a sautee pan, preferably cast-iron, nice and hot with some extra virgin olive oil to just cover the bottom, a sprinkling of salt and dry or fresh thyme leaves on medium high. Right before the oil starts to smoke, i.e. really hot, place in your bread. Crisp on one side till toasty brown and flip. Take out of pan and put directly on your plate.
Now for the cheese. Buy a good gooey melty cheese or your favorite is fine. I am always in the mood for some gooey creamy Brie, but some tangy Goat cheese would be equally good. Make 1/4 inch slices of brie and place directly on top of the crusty bread. The heat from the bread will start to melt the cheese.
And there you go. Your's and mine's day might have been crap, but at least you can come home, simply toast up some bread and cheese and sip some wine while sitting in the cozy corner of the couch and watching your favorite show or movie. Problems from the crap-tastic day eaten away.
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