Grilling time

Grilled cheese is an old standby, but the participants in Mr. Food’s Hometown Grilled Cheese contest gave it a new twist. Tracy Preston of New Orleans piled Italian bread high with Muenster and pepper jack cheeses, andouille sausage, and pepper jelly before grilling. The result was a spicy, grand prize-winning sandwich. For a copy of the winning recipes, including New York Strip Steak Grilled Cheese, Hoosier Apple Surprise Sammies and Mr. Food’s Pacifica Pear Grilled Cheese, among others, send a business-size SASE to: Mr. Food’s Hometown Grilled Cheese, ADA Recipe Leaflets, c/o Inland Marketing Services, P.O. Box 2322, LaCrosse, WI 54602-2322 or visit www.ilovecheese.com.

Around the world

Take your taste buds on a trip to Asia, Italy or India without leaving the kitchen with Kennebec Valley Technical College’s International Tour of Cuisine. The series of classes takes place from 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays from Sept. 15 to Oct. 13. Topics include Italian, Latino, Indian, Japanese and provincial French dishes. For information or to register, call 453-5119 or (800) 528-KVTC, Ext. 5119.

Hey, Mickey

Who’s the leader of the club (sandwich) that’s made for you and me? It could be M-I-C-K-E-Y M-O-U-S-E if you use the Mickey Sandwich Toaster, available from Sur La Table for $59.95. The toaster makes pocket sandwiches embossed with Mickey’s smiling face, and the nonstick surface makes for easy cleanup. For information or to order, call (800) 243-0852 or visit www.surlatable.com and type “Mickey” in the search field.