Grilled Cheese Sandwiches and a Little Stargate Talk
Some years back I watched some show, I’d assume on the Food Network, and this particular episode of that show centered on grilled cheese sandwiches. It touched on the origin and history of the grilled cheese sandwich and that’s interesting enough. Then demonstrated various techniques for grilling cheese sandwiches and doing so with various flavors of cheeses and breads. Personally, I enjoy pepper jack on any bread, when I have the meat on hand I’ll throw in a slice or two of ham, and then some brown mustard for dipping. One thing that stood out to me was that one of these connoisseurs stated that a traditional or classic grilled cheese sandwich had to be whiz on white bread. I had never heard that before. As a child we’d always used american or cheddar on whatever bread we had on hand. Also, I’ve never been one to think of buying whiz whenever I had managed to shop like a more-or-less adult. Now, I mention all that to bring us to this. The other night, I had only crumbs left of the tortilla chips but a fair share of the Frito Jalapeño Cheese Dip. I considered how this cheese dip had the same consistency as whiz so, I decided to try it. I grilled up a few sandwiches using the dip and aside from the one I left on too long they turned out great. They wound up a little more drippy than I expected but very yummy. One last thing on the topic. I made a GCS with provolone and pepperonis. It tasted exactly like a pizza. My ex who at the time was not my ex rather my girlfriend, was not so impressed by this discovery. In retrospect yes, I fully acknowledge that relationship should have ended then. Oh the pain I could have avoided.
Ok, now I’m going to talk about some Stargate stuff for a bit. I finally sat down and wrote a few more pages of my spec script. Here’s a new thing with that. As I’m writing it, the Tollan people become more involved with the Tau’ri stargate program. Following the Ori occupation, the Earth Unified Stargate Program has assumed a somewhat more police presence throughout the Milky Way. The diminished population of Tollan chooses to support the Earth forces to this point given their dwindled numbers and the current state of the galaxy. Part of this treaty includes a loosening of the Tollan policy on sharing knowledge and technology. I just thought of this part which actually helps me write another of side of my goals in a way that feels more organic. And would Ideally be more of a recurring part for Jeannie Miller to some degree because I’ve always had a little bit of a crush on Kate Hewlett. But far more because I’ve always enjoyed Jeannie as a character. There are few things as much fun as watching jeannie rag on Mackay. Also, I haven’t written about this in a long time, you should watch a fun little indie movie titled A Dog’s Breakfast. It’s delightful little dark comedy written, directed, and starring David Hewlett. Co-starring Kate Hewlett and Paul McGillion. As well a number of cameos from some familiar Stargate faces.
And with that, if anyone reading this can put me in touch with Martin Gero, please do so that I may pitch some ideas and ideally get a job writing for Stargate. Thanks in advance!
