Canada Day Fun

Is it too late to post Canada Day pictures? No.... ok good! 

The weather was perfect for spending the day out in the sun so we headed down to the Legislature Grounds here in Edmonton. It really is so beautiful and all the fountains just add the perfect touch for summer. We grabbed treats from food trucks, splashed in the fountains and listened to some live music. A pretty great morning. 

After that we headed to a friend's BBQ and ate some super delicious food and then enjoyed the fireworks. It was such a great day full of family, friends and sunshine!

BBQ'd Panini

Is a panini called a panini because of a panini press?
Good question!
Well, regardless- I am calling this delicious sandwich a panini.

This doesn't get much easier, you're basically making a version of a grilled cheese and cooking it on the BBQ. The ingredients can be whatever you have on hand. I like to try out different cheeses- my favourites are swiss cheese or an Italian blend (both pre-shredded).

In my version from lunch the other day: Italian blend cheese, tomatoes, white onion, yellow peppers and Canadian Rye Bread (so perfect for these sandwiches)

Assemble: 

- Outside: add margarine or butter to one side of each slice of bread

- Inside: add mayo to one slice and then layer cheese, toppings, cheese

Grill.

Keep the BBQ at a low, even temperature to toast and not to burn.

The tricky part is flipping the sandwiches over. Slow & steady wins the race here and keeps all your toppings inside. Trust me on this one...

Enjoy!