nancyeinhart — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 08:20:17 PDT

'Wich of the Week: Fruit and Nut Panini

I'm finally paying my respects to National Panini Month. After being disappointed by The Sentinel's pork and fig sandwich that didn't actually contain figs, I pressed together a panino before fig season bids its sad farewell. When I came up with the "fruit and nut" idea, I thought: this could be terrible. But this panino turned out to be one of my favorite creations ever.

August Is National Panini Month

nancyeinhart — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 09:05:56 PDT

August is panini season, at least according to Sargento Cheese. I'll buy that, since I love me some panini. The Italian pressed sandwiches are pretty much ubiquitous at this point, as are panini makers. But you don't need a fancy machine to make them. I like to cook mine in the oven, pressing the sandwiches down with a heated cast-iron skillet. Works just as well.

Next week I think I'll celebrate by commandeering the panini press at my office. I am also partial to the appropriately named Panin i in the Upper Haight, where they serve a delicious avocado and spinach panino with pepperjack cheese. You wouldn't think that warm avocado would be a good idea, but it's actually quite delicious. Got some good panini ideas? Share 'em below.

Between the Bread

'Wich of the Week: Fruit and Nut Panini

August Is National Panini Month