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Gary Lipton Media Relations Manager Phone: 1-(800)-222-5551 Fax: 1-(800)-990-4329 Web site: www. napsnet .com e-mail: printmedia@napsnet.com #2572 North American Precis Syndicate, Inc., 350 Fifth Avenue, 65th Floor, New York, N.Y. 10118-0110 The Tastiest Grilled Cheese Sandwiches Ever To Grace Plate Or Palate (NAPSA)—With 2.2 billion grilled cheese sandwiches eaten at home each year, it appears to be one of America’s favorite comfort foods. Just the thought of buttery, toasted bread and satisfying, melted cheese may be enough to make one swoon. While making grilled cheese doesn’t require any formal culinary training, the results of the toasted sandwich can be improved with a few key tips: • For traditional grilled cheese, butter the bread with soft butter. Soft butter spreads easiest and will be more evenly distributed, which helps ensure a properly crisp sandwich. • Apply a little pressure when cooking. Gently press the sandwich with a spatula after it’s been flipped to help create an even spread of cheese. • Be patient. Don’t grill over high heat—the bread will brown (or burn) too fast and the cheese will not be melted. Grill over low heat. • Try grating or shredding the cheese as an alternative to slicing. Some cooks find grated cheese melts faster and more evenly. A great grilled cheese generally starts with a good melting cheese, such as cheddar or fontina, and can be improved with interesting toppings and condiments. For inspiration, you can visit the Wisconsin Grilled Cheese Academy at www.grilledcheeseacademy.com. The site features 30 new delectable recipes, such as The Lil’ Kahuna, with Wisconsin Pepper Jack, ham, pineapple, sauted bell peppers and sauted onions on King’s Hawaiian Bread. The Lil’ Kahuna No. of Servings: 4 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 4 fresh or canned sliced pineapple rings 1 yellow or Spanish onion, sliced about 1⁄8” thick Going Green In Style Easing Upset Tummies Chances are you’ll say “Cheese” and smile when you try this Hawaiian-inspired grilled cheese sandwich. (NAPSA)—Doctors are taking a new look at an old remedy to help travelers, mothers-to-be, cancer patients and others with digestive distress. According to health care experts at the University of Maryland Medical Center, ginger can help prevent or treat nausea and vomiting. That’s just as well, considering that 53 million Americans suffer from motion sickness and up to 80 percent of women experience nausea during pregnancy. 1 large red bell pepper, sliced about 1⁄8” thick 6 tablespoons butter, at room temperature, divided 4 slices King’s Hawaiian Sweet Bread, split 8 slices Wisconsin Pepper Jack cheese 8 ounces smoked ham, sliced Heat a saut pan over high heat. Add olive oil and pineapple slices; cook each side for about 1 minute to caramelize. Remove pineapple and return pan to heat. Add onions and peppers and saut 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside. Heat large saut pan or skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon butter and 4 slices of bread. Top each with 1 slice Pepper Jack, 2 ounces ham, 1 pineapple ring, 1⁄4 of the peppers and onions, and another slice of Pepper Jack, in that order. Place tops on sandwiches. Spread tops with about 1⁄2 tablespoon butter and grill until sandwiches are golden brown on both sides and the cheese is melted, turning once during grilling and adding additional butter to pan, if necessary. Driving away motion sickness may be easier than many people realize. Ginger is a drug-free option that has been used as a medicinal herb for thousands of years. Now its natural soothing properties are in a fast-acting, great-tasting chewing gum. While you should consult your doctor before trying it, it has none of the side effects associated with anti-nausea medication, such as drowsiness, disorientation and dry mouth, and it’s easy to take anywhere. Ginger Gum is available from Sea-Band in major drugstores such as CVS. Learn more online at www.sea-band.com. (NAPSA)—You don’t have to sacrifice style to be eco-conscious at home. You can use these five simple tips from Linda Woodrum, designer of the HGTV Green Home 2010, to make your living environment more energy efficient, visually appealing and environmentally friendly: 1. Welcome home—Create a welcoming entrance to your home by making sure your exterior relates to the interior. For example, antique wicker chairs painted red and placed on the front porch can introduce visitors to the color scheme inside. And the unexpected color demonstrates that you can be green without being boring. 2. Reduce, reuse, recycle— Unique pieces, such as a dining room table made from reclaimed wood and a light fixture made from a repurposed basket, make a room richer and more interesting. The HGTV Green Home could inspire you to use everyday items in unexpected and amazing ways. 3. Create a mood in your master bedroom—Capture all that’s good about a place or location through your choice of color and decor but keep it clean and natural with organic and recycled materials. A red four-post bed made of reclaimed wood in the home’s master bedroom evokes a vintage Northeastern cottage yet Photo—HGTV Green decorating is about using antiques, repurposed items and salvaged materials. is reinterpreted in a fun, contemporary color. 4. Saturate with one primary color—It’s important to pick a color palette and stay true to it. In the HGTV Green Home, red is used prominently. It’s easy to re-create the look with lowVOC paint and environmentally friendly fabrics. 5. Use durable materials in high-traffic areas—Your front and back entrances are subject to a lot of wear and tear. A durable tile floor in the mud/laundry room and powder room is a green option that’s easy to maintain yet appealing in a New England–style home. Learn More For information on the HGTV Green Home Giveaway, visit www.hgtv.com.