Remember the Sandwich ... Taming the Caribbean Jerk War Pig

I travel a lot for business, which means I eat out a lot.  Honestly, you get tired of eating out after the second full day on the road.  No really!  it's the truth, so when I discover something special enough to even mention, you know it is worth your attention.

So, my youngest daughter and I were in Cleveland for business this last month and a friend told us to try this sandwich place.  I love sandwiches, so I have pretty high standards but I trust this guy when it comes to food.

The restaurant is called the Melt (Bar and Grill) and they specialize in grilled cheese sandwiches.  We split the Caribbean Jerk War Pig.

I'll just cut to the chase here ... it was transcendent, one of the top 5 best sandwiches of all time.  This from a guy that has had sandwiches all over the world.  I mean this sandwich was so good that I literally fell in love with it on the spot.  If it was a cult I would have shaved my head and donned a white robe and followed it to Africa.  It was so good the world stopped turning for a split second, sometime during the second bite.

Why am I mentioning it here?  Just to get a chance to say "Remember the sandwich with NuMemory+". Check out our memory supplement at www.intelligencetree.com and check out the Melt the next time you are in Cleveland!

Hot Pepper Fudge!

Every year I make fudge for my family, but it's not the fudge that most folks remember from their youth.  My Christmas fudge gives you a little more flavor than that plain old stuff that they sell in the candy store!

Some people love it and some hate it but if you are a chili head, nothing is better than hot pepper fudge.  I've listed the recipe below, feel free to add more peppers or to change the type of pepper you use.

I hope you enjoy this ... Merry Christmas Everyone!



HOT PEPPER FUDGE

3 cups sugar

3/4 cup butter
2/3 cup evaporated milk
1 12-oz. package semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 7-oz. jar Marshmallow creme
1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Combine sugar, margarine and milk in heavy saucepan; bring to full rolling bail, stirring constantly. Continue boiling 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring constantly. Using a candy thermometer make sure the temperature reaches 234 degrees. 

Remove from heat, stir in chocolate till melted, add marshmallow creme, hot pepper and vanilla.

Beat till blended. Pour into greased 13 x 9-inch baking pan. Let cool and cut into 1-inch squares.

Enjoy!

J