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Emerald Media Group 1222 E. 13th Ave., #300, Eugene, OR 97403, 541.346.511, Dailyemerald.com Editor Hunter Shannon Copy Editor Erin Weaver Writers Gretchen Henderson, Camille Lieurance & Erin Weaver Creative Director Alisa O’Neal Photographers Cecilia Tremaine Nelson & Sierra Pedro

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table of contents 6 bottled brew pairings

14 The breakfast Brigade

8 liquid chocolate

18 soup crawl

10 The Cornbread cafe

20 Grilled Cheese

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letter from the editor As winter continues to tease us with these warm sunny days immediately followed by torrential downpours, I seem to find myself indulging in the comfort of heavier, fattier and — what I mean to say — tastier foods. The sun’s constant baitand-switch routine is getting a little tired and my emotions have found temporary solace in the comfort of all things starchy.

While planning out an outline for this current edition of Chews and Brews, I was sitting in the Glenwood eating a grilled bacon and cheese sandwich with a monster side of french fries as my server graciously kept fueling my Diet Coke addiction. So naturally, thoughts of nutrition, seasonal vegetables and winter dieting techniques were nowhere to be found. As I typed away multiple carbohydrate-loaded pitches to discuss with my staff, flavorful dreams of local stouts, Swedish pancakes and buttered cornbread kept trumping the more sensible food groups. Instead of reeling it back, I took it as a sign that I must not be the only person with these comfort food urges.

Thanks to my wonderful team at the Emerald, we have compiled a guide that explores the delectable delights of Eugene’s food scene. Put your gym buddies on speed dial so you don’t feel the guilt in joining us for a comfort-filled culinary adventure of Eugene’s restaurants. hunter shannon

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bottled brew pairings I’ll be the first to admit it: my knowledge of beer is limited to grabbing whatever IPA happens to be in my fridge. Words in pairing guides like “lacing,” “retention” and “mouthfeel” sound simple enough, but ultimately leave you no more knowledgeable than when you started reading, and I’m probably the last person on the planet who could tell you what they mean. In the spirit of taking on new knowledge, though, I decided to take on the charts, webs and lists that make up the bewildering world of beer pairings. If someone can perfectly couple brews with Girl Scout cookies, I’m certainly capable of finding a beer to sip with my pizza. The result is a mixture of fact and conjecture at best (at worst, it’s straight up, well intentioned fiction –– so sue me, Cicerones!) with some local ales and where to find them to help create some perfect comfort food and alcohol marriages –– all so you can create the luxury of beer pairings in your own home. by erin weaver

Ice Cream

risotto

+ Stout

+ pilsner

The dark coffee and chocolate undertones in most stouts lend another layer of flavor to rich ice creams. Sweeter than most beers, stouts also bring out ice cream’s sugar, but they’re still bitter enough not to be cloying. Ninkasi’s Vanilla Oatis is rich in flavor with hints of chocolate and a developed vanilla flavor profile –– which the brewery achieves by adding whole vanilla beans during the brewing process.

Try Ninkasi’s Vanilla Oatis

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Try Plank Town’s Blue

Pool Pils Like lagers, pilsners are airy and crisp, making them ideal pairings with foods Try Oakshire’s that are rich and Orginal Amber Ale flavorful. Coupling pilsners with a creamy risotto helps lighten the otherwiseheavy comfort food. For those not as cooking-inclined –– but unwilling to give up the luxury Though amber ales are typically of a good risotto –– there are hoppy, they won’t overpower plenty of mixes to choose from most dishes, making them the (our favorites are the Trader Joe’s perfect beer to sip while you Mushroom and Herb Risotto tuck into your pizza. Amber ales and the prepackaged Parmesan are mild without being boring, Risotto from Lundberg Farms). flavorful but not overwhelming.

Plank Town’s popular Blue Pool Oakshire’s Amber Ale is Pils is crisp and refreshing with moderately hoppy and its subtle notes of spice, and can maltiness adds a welcome layer lighten up even the richest of flavor to any pizza. of dishes.

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All About the Growler Typically made out of glass or stainless steel, growlers are the eco-friendly alternative to buying bottled beers and are the popular go-to when getting beer from local tap-only breweries like Eugene’s Falling Sky or Sam Bonds. They can be bought at most breweries –– frequently adorned with the establishment’s logo –– and grocery stores, including the campus favorite Hirons. There are also establishments that specialize in growler fill-ups and bring many local kegs under one roof for a convenient growler one-stop-shop.

local growler hot spots: Growler Nation

The Growler Guys

440 Coburg Rd #102 Eugene, OR

472 W 7th Ave Eugene, OR

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+ ipa IPAs are generally the go-to beer when it comes to pairing anything Try with cheddar Hot Valley’s cheese, so it Alphadelic IPA makes sense that they’d be a great fit for nachos. Able to hold its own against the rich ingredients that nachos are piled high with, an IPA won’t steal the show, either. IPAs are also extremely versatile and can go with basically any ingredient or protein you decide to throw on top of your chips.

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chocolate desserts

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brown ale

A rich, chocolatey porter pairs perfectly with equally-rich chocolate desserts. Because the two have similar flavor profiles, each brings out the chocolate in the other! For a bonus layer of flavor, try a porter with a twist like coffee or vanilla brews. The Java Porter from Sam Bond’s Brewing is made using coffee beans from Stumptown –– so its coffee flavor is bold and pronounced –– and can add deeper complexity to any dessert, chocolate or otherwise.

Brown ales often have a nuttiness that can cut through the fat of rich meals like mac and cheese. In this coupling, the slight caramel-like sweetness in brown ales adds a more complex flavor profile to some otherwise one-note cheesy dishes. The St. Bernard Brown is moderately bitter and has sugary undertones that can balance out the richness of mac and cheese.

Try Steelhead Brewery’s St. Bernard Brown

Try Sam Bond’s Brewing’s Java Porter

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liquid chocolate They say eating chocolate soothes the soul.

However, we take that one step further and say eating chocolate can solve all the world’s problems. In fact, it’s scientifically proven that eating chocolate is good for you; chocolate has antioxidant properties that can you help you in times of stress by increasing circulation, including blood flow to the brain. Chocolate can relax you, make you feel better and increase general quality of life. Although everything in moderation may apply to most things, it does

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not apply to chocolate! Here at the Emerald, we can’t get enough of it. Seeking chocolate in more unique incarnations — including drinkable — we sought out different forms of chocolate around Eugene. (We may have been comatose for the next three days but we like to say it was worth it.) So grab your friends, your loved ones or maybe just your loosest sweatpants and go seek out these drinkable chocolate treats!

by camille lieurance

Sipping Dreams: Drinking Chocolate This chocolate is described as sipping and drinking chocolate, but a more accurate description would be chugging chocolate. Sipping Dreams is one of the first companies to popularize drinking chocolates in the PNW (as it’s still relatively unknown everywhere but Europe.) This particular drinking chocolate utilizes 72% dark bar chocolate rather than powder, making it particularly decadent.

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Barry’s: The Dirty Christmas Morning When it comes to treats, no one does it better than Barry’s, so we went in looking for drinkable chocolate and were not disappointed. The baristas there whipped up a particularly naughty treat that we would have never thought to ask for. The Dirty Christmas is white hot chocolate with chai and espresso. They also recommended trying the

combination of a white hot chocolate mixed with crème de menthe, aptly titled the Grinch. Pair with a baked good and prepare yourself for an afternoon of heavy chillage.

Campus: 804 E 12th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401 Southtowne: 2805 Oak St, Eugene, OR 97405

Goody’s Chocolates: Chocolate Shake Ask anyone what the OG form of liquid drinking chocolate and they will instantly respond, “Duh, a milkshake!” Goody’s makes a great chocolate milkshake and the setting is nice, too. Forget about math and soak up their cute decorum, or just zone in on sucking up the chocolaty shake. Fair warning: it’s thick enough that you’ll have to use a spoon but we aren’t complaining.

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Eugene is known for its mellow hippy vibes and earthy hole-in-the-wall businesses. The Eugene food culture is an experience within itself, able to satisfy every type of foodie from vegan to carnivore. Among the hypnotic donuts and cheesy tater tots lies the unique Cornbread cafe, which features an entirely vegan comfort food menu. Want the comfort of your mom’s mac and cheese without the lactate pills? The Cornbread Cafe satisfies the restricted diets and appetites of adventurous

foodies. Located on 7th and Polk, this vegan oasis is one of Eugene’s prized culinary spots.

Owner Sheree Walters, after working in the restaurant industry for over 25 years opened the Cornbread Cafe’s diner doors about six years ago to a very welcoming community that was hungry for the vegan dining experience. Walters gained the inspiration and love of food from her grandparents who have lived a

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vegetarian lifestyle since the 1950’s in Canada.

The immensely positive influence from her grandparents and their cooking created the template for Walters to create the 1950’s nostalgic dining experience at Cornbread Cafe. Walters says, “Long before I became a vegetarian, I was going to open up a vegetarian restaurant and then when I became vegan, I started veganizing recipes.” She believes her heart and soul belong in the era of Grease even though she never lived in the decade. Taking her love of the 50’s and strong desire to recreate a day in her grandma’s kitchen, she opened the doors of Eugene’s first and only all-vegan comfort food restaurant. Walters

“long before I became a vegetarian, I was going to open up a vegetarian restaurant.. ” lovingly says, “I set out to create a community space where everyone feels welcome no matter what their background, their age, whatever… everybody feels comfortable in here and that makes me feel really happy when I look out and see a variety of people, it makes me want to cry.”

Without any meat or animal products on the menu, the Cornbread Cafe offers a wide variety of comfort food that will satisfy even the most carnivorous appetites. Ninety percent of the menu is made in-house, and most of the sauces she features at the restaurant took her years to perfect while others were staples in her grandparent’s vegetarian kitchen. Preparing

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Cornbread Cafe is the perfect hub for Eugene foodies

an overwhelming majority of their food products in-house has allowed Walters to eliminate unwanted allergens and low quality additives in her loved dishes.

Not only do they take pride in creating tasty food, they also make sure to eliminate as much waste as possible and food scraps are composted. The signature and most requested dish remains the Eugenewich, which after being featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives with Guy Fieri has made them add it to their breakfast only menu on Sundays because of the amount of hungry travelers stopping off I-5 just to taste the famous vegan masterpiece. It consists of a “southern-fried Surata tofu patty topped with melted Daiya cheddar, deep-fried carrot slices, hand-breaded onion rings, lettuce, tomato and a smoky sauce on a grilled bun.” Is your mouth watering yet? Their Mac Uncheese, which is smothered in their cashew-based “cheese,” remarkably tastes like the lactose original. The store-bought vegan alternative does not compare to the thoughtful recipes found at the Cornbread Cafe.

On Saturday and Sundays, the Cornbread Cafe opens its doors for the hungry morning breakfast crowds looking to find yummy bacon and sausage substitutes to start off their days. Walters is very proud of her breakfast menu, touting the omelette as one of her favorite morning creations. It comes with a variety of fixings that successfully taste like the egg protein original. The morning menu is filled with the classics like French toast, biscuits and gravy, chicken and waffles and even an Egg McMuffin for those who enjoy the traditional McDonald’s staple without the high caloric price tag.

If you resolved to be vegan for the new year or just want to embrace the unique Eugene food culture, Cornbread Cafe is the place for all appetites.

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You’ve been told repeatedly that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, yet can’t grasp how shoving bland oatmeal down your throat is important. Luckily, you live in Eugene, and if you set your alarm a little earlier or have some time on the weekend, you can enjoy the array of morning spreads the city has to offer. Indulge in French toast or order a hearty omelet to conquer that o-chem midterm. Whether you like it sweet or savory, 6:00 a.m. or a quarter past noon, there are always yummy ways for you to start your day.

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The Dutch Baby at The Original Pancake House

the breakfast brigade - Join us on our collegiate tour of our favorite Eugene spots to start your day off with a well-balanced meal -

Home cooked nostalgia:

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Glenwood

The Original Pancake house

Glenwood offers a well-balanced breakfast with a cozy atmosphere to enjoy your meal. Start your day with a cheesy omelette or creamy biscuits and gravy and don’t forget a side of their heavenly hash browns. Go curl up in the old house-turned-restaurant and enjoy a great meal that feels like your mom’s cooking. Glenwood serves breakfast all day with lunch and dinner options.

When in doubt, pancake it out! Relive Saturday mornings with their sweet and savory menu featuring an array of fluffy pancakes and omelettes. They are known for their Dutch Baby pancake; the signature dish takes a little extra time, so be sure to order it when you arrive.

782 E Broadway, Eugene, OR 97401

South Eugene: 2588 Willamette St, Eugene, OR 97405 Campus: 1340 Alder St, Eugene, OR 97401

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Quick and easy:

Eclectic Brunch:

Barry’s Espresso Bakery & Deli

Studio One Cafe

Need a quick breakfast? Barry’s serves a variety of breakfast sandwiches, pastries and Jewish deli classics.

Although the space isn’t the largest, there are usually open seats available and the wait to the counter is never too long. Try the Barry’s Special with egg, pesto, tomato, provolone and bacon all on a challah roll.

Campus: 804 E 12th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401 Southtowne: 2805 Oak St, Eugene, OR 97405

What’s better than buttery French toast? Studio One’s French toast covered in sweet berries and creamy custard sauce is a house favorite. Sit among posters of famous actors and indulge in one of Studio One’s famous eggs benedict and many other tasty options. The menu features a variety of dishes that are each a play on famous movie titles. Studio One is a breakfast spot packed with Eugenians and out-of-towners of all ages.

1473 E 19th Ave, Eugene, OR 97403

Brails Classic Eggs Benedict with a side of homefries

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Hangover: Brails It’s Saturday morning; you either crawled back home around three or did the walk of shame around eight. You deserve a great meal, so head to Brails for an old-fashioned breakfast experience. Known for being one of Eugene’s best hangover breakfasts, Brails features a “hangover special” on their menu. The Brails dining room is frequented by some of the largest crowds of hungry Eugenians but is big enough to allow short waits on the weekends. Try their signature eggs benedict for a meal that will keep you full and satisfied all day. If you love hollandaise sauce but are vegetarian, go for the veggie eggs benedict. Enjoy a side of crunchy hash browns to soak up that bottle of Burnett’s you downed the night before. Need a quick latte? Run into their small coffee shop located in the same lot.

1689 Willamette St, Eugene, OR 97401

Bang for your buck: Cafe Siena Nostalgic about your spring break trip to Cabo? A holein-the-wall breakfast joint, Cafe Sienna offers Mexican breakfasts and traditional American favorites. Everything on the menu is under $10 and the wait to get food is never long.

Cafe Sienna offers large portions that will keep you fulfilled all day and the local art that hangs on the walls is usually available for purchase.

D.I.Y. Breakfast It’s winter term and below 30 degrees; walking to get breakfast is on the bottom of your list. Try this recipe to start your day off in the right direction.

Breakfast Tortilla •

2 tablespoons peanut butter

•

Handful of chocolate chips

•

1 large tortilla

•

Chopped bananas & strawberries

Spread some peanut butter, chocolate chips and bananas on a tortilla, wrap it and grill it like a quesadilla for a sweet morning treat.

853 E 13th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401

Parental Units: Marche The parents are here and before taking a trip to Safeway to fill your empty refrigerator, grab a French-inspired breakfast at Marché. As one of Eugene’s finest upscale dining experiences, Marché does not disappoint with their breakfast menu. Their seasonal breakfast menu that includes something for everyone. Try the salmon hash or get a side of their house pork-sage sausage with a cup of Wandering Goat coffee. Marché offers an upscale morning meal without completely breaking the bank.

296 E 5th Ave Eugene, OR 97401

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The sampler at Soup Nation

international soup crawl - Come with us on a tour of Eugene’s tastiest bowls of global goodness When the world couldn’t feel chillier, both mentally and physically, soup is always the answer.

Soup is not only good for the cold, it’s also good for the soul. In fact, soup has been described before as a liquid antidepressant. Not only does soup help you feel better in those ways, but it’s also loaded with nutrients, and with responsibilities around every corner, taking care of yourself is more important than ever. With all the obligations of our busy lives, making healthy choices should always be of the utmost importance.

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The tortilla soup from Chapala

French onion soup from Marché

Marché - French onion soup There’s nothing more satisfying than punching through that top crusty layer of a French onion soup, and the one served up at Marché definitely delivers. Conjuring visions of Paris (as opposed to the Knight library), Marché’s French onion soup is made from caramelized onions and a rich meat stock, and is served with cheese, croutons and a large piece of crusty bread to soak up all that buttery, garlicky goodness.

296 E 5th Ave #226, Eugene, OR 97401

Sweet Basil - Thom Kha Gai Sweet Basil is the perfect place to slip away for a little pick-me-up, and it offers the ultimate warmed-fromthe-inside-out experience: sipping on some Thom Kha Gai soup. The spicy chili base is even rumored to melt away colds and the winter’s seasonal depression! Thom Kha Gai (or chicken galangal soup) is based in a creamy coconut milk and expertly mixes flavors of lemongrass, fresh ginger, lime, chili, basil and cilantro. For a traditional Thai experience, order it with chicken and eat it over rice.

1219 Alder St, Eugene, OR 97401

Chapala - tortilla soup Chapala has a delicious take on a traditional Mexican staple. The soup is based in a spicy yet savory, superrich chicken broth that Chapala makes themselves, and includes tortilla strips and notes of garlic and onion.

Creamy avocado, incorporated in the broth rather than sitting on top of it, balances with the fatty (and delicious) oil and to help cut the spice of the soup’s hearty broth,

Chapala tops it off with cheese and sour cream with a crisp cilantro garnish.

Willamette: 68 W 29th, Eugene, OR 97405 Oakway: 136 Oakway Center, Eugene, OR 97401

Barry’s - matzo ball Soup As Eugene’s legendary Jewish deli, Barry’s is obligated to make a mean matzo ball soup. It’s hard to go wrong with something dumpling-based served in chicken broth, and Barry’s matzo balls are perfectly fluffy and tender.

Featuring subtle notes of dill, garlic and pepper, the soup is somehow both rich and light at the same time and is comforting without weighing you down — and it’s all made in-house!

Campus: 804 E 12th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401 Southtowne: 2805 Oak St, Eugene, OR 97405

Soup Nation - the sampler After seeing Soup Nation on an episode of Diners, Drive Ins and Dives, we have to thank Guy Fieri for bringing us to such a “dynamite” spot. Soup Nation makes everything in-house, including their whole wheat sourdough bread, which is the perfect consistency for dunking. We chose the sampler platter of Grandma Ruth’s Chicken Noodle, Caribbean Yam and Thai Coconut Veggie after consulting with the knowledgeable staff. The trio complemented each other nicely but the Caribbean yam’s flavor palate uniquely set itself apart from the other two.

525 High St, Eugene, OR 97401 Food Truck: E 14th & Kincaid, Eugene, OR 97601

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Glenwood’s grilled cheese

Bottom Left: Cornucopia’s Gracie’s Grown Up Grilled Cheese

Bottom Right: Sammitch’s CheezyMMMitch

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cheese class of 2016 We’re a little early for National Grilled Cheese Month (which is in April for those of you who don’t have your calendars marked accordingly, you heathens), but if there’s anything we crave during Oregon’s rainy, freezing winters, it’s some good ol’ fashioned carbs and cheese. The grilled cheese is arguably one of America’s finest and most beloved staples, and though the average college student can throw one together for less than three dollars, there are several establishments around Eugene that have taken the sandwich to elevated, sexier heights. To help soften the bite of Eugene’s cold winters (get it? Bite?), we’ve compiled a list of some of the city’s most unique grilled cheeses. by Erin Weaver

The Inventive Rebel Sammitch Food Truck CheezyMMMitch This is by far one of the cheesiest sandwiches this city of ours has to offer. Layered with feta, dill havarti, cheddar, provolone, mozzarella and brie (that’s a whopping six cheese varieties for those who weren’t counting), Sammitch’s CheezyMMMitch also packs in strips of bacon and tomato that lend some serious flavor and saltiness to this already-explosive sandwich.

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The Lovable Mama’s Boy The Sol Café Grilled Cheese Just like your mother used to make it, The Sol Café’s grilled cheese features slices of American cheddar cheese on buttery sourdough bread. Once assembled, the sandwich is lovingly pressed, which creates picturesque — and deliciously crunchy — grill marks across the sourdough. In the spirit of inclusivity, this sandwich can also be made gluten free!

1475 Franklin Blvd, Eugene, OR 97403

The Artsy Artisan

For those of you who want to enjoy a great grilled che home, this scrumptious piece of heaven is a classic go kitchen. Pair it with that accounting homework or term

ingredients • 1 red onion, halved and sliced into strips • 2 tablespoons of butter • 6-9 slices sharp cheddar cheese • 1 orange-fleshed sweet potato, sliced into disks

The Glenwood The Grilled Cheese Served on thick, crusty slices of the bread of your choice, this grilled cheese is a buttery delight brimming with either cheddar or swiss cheeses that ooze out onto the plate. Paired with a pickle so you can finish the meal off with a refreshing crunch, the Glenwood’s grilled cheese is as hearty as it is delicious. Couple it with robust and flavorful tomato soup for the ultimate comfort food experience.

Campus: 1340 Alder St, Eugene, OR 97401 South Eugene: 588 Willamette St, Eugene, OR 97405

The All-American Classic Cornucopia Gracie’s Grown Up Grilled Cheese With a blend of American and cheddar cheeses, Gracie’s Grown Up Grilled Cheese is a local favorite, and it’s easy to see why: the buttered bread is wonderfully toasted, the sandwich has a perfect cheese-to-crust ratio, and it’s served with a classic side of Cornucopia’s famous fries. Salty but not-too-salty, buttery but not-too-buttery, Cornucopia’s grilled cheese is the perfect combination of fatty and delicious, and is the ideal comfort food to dig into during one of Eugene’s rainy days.

207 E 5th Ave & 295 W 17th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401

The Sol Café Grilled Cheese

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Sweet Potato & Ca

• 2 tablespoons of olive oil • 4-6 slices of bread of choice • 1 teaspoon of rosemary • Salt and pepper (to taste)

yield: 2-3 sandwiches,

aramelized Onion Grilled Cheese

depending on how generous you are with the sweet potato.

eese without stepping out of the comfort of your own o-to when looking for serious flavor in your very own m paper to bring some indulgence to your study life.

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. 2. Toss the sweet potato disks in olive oil, rosemary, salt and pepper and arrange on baking sheet. Bake for approximately 20 minutes (or until sweet potato is tender and punctures easily with a fork). Set aside.

3. While sweet potato is cooking, place butter in small saucepan and simmer over low heat, swirling the saucepan until butter is browned (approximately 5 minutes) be careful not to burn the butter to the bottom of the saucepan.

4. Remove butter and set aside. In same saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Place onions in

cooking time: 30-40 minutes.

oil and caramelize by stirring occasionally until the onions change color (this can take anywhere between 10 and 20 minutes depending on the degree of heat). Adding a pinch of sugar after 5 minutes will help speed this process.

5. Set onions aside. Heat skillet over medium heat.

Spoon the browned butter over one side of each slice of bread, and place the bread in the skillet butter-side-down. To make the grilled cheese, layer onions, cooked sweet potatoes and sharp cheddar cheese between the bread slices. Grill the sandwiches for 2 minutes on each side, or until the bread is sufficiently browned.

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