Grilled Cheese, Geneva Style

I'm in Geneva, where I have been feasting on GrandMary's famous grilled cheese sandwiches. For years, I wondered how she could make something so simple taste so much better than anyone else. Then I realized the secret was butter--she not only puts butter in the pan, but butters the outside of the bread AND the inside of the bread.



She then cooks the sandwiches until they are almost--but not quite--burned, giving nice crunch to contrast with the rich melted cheese.



These sandwiches are best eaten with potato chips and her bread and butter pickles.



This may not be the world's healthiest meal, but in terms of taste, it can't be beat.