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9.16.2008

Some Variations on Toast Hawaii Before I Hop Across The Pond


Well folks I fly to London tomorrow with my generous Auntie Mame for a wedding. This trip is an early 40th birthday present and will be a chance for us to have some fun like the old days. My aunt and I have had some adventures in Costa Rica, Budapest, Vienna, Miami, New York. But with my lack of funds and Certain Someone on the scene, we haven't had a good 'girl ' trip in a while.Her associates are getting married and we will spend a day in half in London, and then move onto the village of Thame .Unfortunately I wont be meeting any bloggers due to time restraints. Would you believe I have three on my list!Not to worry because I know one at least is coming to Chicago shortly.And yesterday I had the fortunate opportunity to meet Blog Princess who was visiting Chicago.
So in my haste to get things done but take care of Certain Someone for dinner,I decided on one of his favorites,Toast Hawaii. I had blogged about this before.But this time I had made some variations. I was in a fish mood and he was in a ham mood. So I got to thinking about tuna melts. What if I used the cheese and pineapple principle of toast Hawaii with a shrimp salad? So I made up both versions.Rather buttering bread,I used mayonnaise.
Then topped with either ham or shrimp salad, then fresh pineapple rounds,and then a combo of both Muenster and Colby Cheeses. Certain Someone normally uses Gouda, but he liked this mix because the Muenster melted so well. He even liked the milder shrimp salad version.
The shrimp salad was made with some frozen shrimp thawed,Old Bay,a bit of minced celery, cayenne peeper, salt, and mayo.Use your favorite recipe for the shrimp salad.My honey had a massive appetite I hope he behaves while I'm gone and eats healthy.I hope to have some posts from my trip and I'll stop by and visit you guys when I get back.
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34 comments:

  1. maybelles momSeptember 16, 2008 at 9:19 PM

    the pineapple and cheese sounds delish. have a great and safe trip.

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  2. Proud Italian CookSeptember 16, 2008 at 10:45 PM

    Have a fun and safe trip with your Auntie Mame Courtney! Looking forward to some London photo's.

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  3. Rosa's Yummy YumsSeptember 17, 2008 at 12:19 AM

    That's a wonderful speciality! Such scrumptious toasts are always welcome in my plate ;-P!

    Have a great trip and travel safely!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

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  4. nyc/caribbean ragazzaSeptember 17, 2008 at 12:49 AM

    buon viaggio and Happy Birthday!!

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  5. TeachMomSeptember 17, 2008 at 2:05 AM

    That looks sooo good! Now I'm in the mood for some toast... :)

    Have a fun trip and a happy birthday!

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2008 at 4:11 AM

    As I tell my sons..Fly with the angels, Courtney :)

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  7. IvySeptember 17, 2008 at 4:27 AM

    Courtney, you may be getting me comment twice as just when I posted my comment we had internet failure so I am not sure if you got my message. Just told you that your toast was delicious and have fun with your trip and come back safe. Happy birthday.

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  8. Laura PatersonSeptember 17, 2008 at 4:40 AM

    Hey courtney! Have a wonderful trip, and hope the weather holds - it's actually been lovely here for the last few days... though maybe a wee bit chilly :)

    Sorry to miss you this trip - fingers crossed for next time!

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  9. DharmSeptember 17, 2008 at 6:35 AM

    Have a great trip and hope you have a ball of a time!

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  10. Judy@nofearentertainingSeptember 17, 2008 at 7:34 AM

    Have a great trip Courtney!!! I have family all through London and the rest of England. I wish I was going~

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  11. JenSeptember 17, 2008 at 8:25 AM

    Have an AMAZING trip!!!! I LOVE London.

    These toasts look fabulous.

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  12. RosieSeptember 17, 2008 at 8:39 AM

    Your toast look delsih Coco and wishing you a wonderful trip, have a great time!

    Rosie x

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  13. Luca and SabrinaSeptember 17, 2008 at 10:12 AM

    Wonderful toast Glamah! We love it so much! Have a fantastic trip under London sky! Could you take us with you?!!!!!
    lots of love
    Sabrina&Luca

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  14. MeganSeptember 17, 2008 at 10:47 AM

    Have a great time. Cant wait to see some pics. That toast looks great. :)

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  15. DeborahSeptember 17, 2008 at 12:43 PM

    Have fun in London! I've only been there once, and it was only for a day and a half, so I have really been wanting to go back.

    This toast sounds delicious! Definitely not your ordinary toast!

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  16. HeatherSeptember 18, 2008 at 12:24 AM

    DAYUM. That.

    And god bless you, girl, for using mayo instead of butter. Dang but I want to make myself sick on a plate of that.

    Have a great time in Merry Old England.

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  17. Darius T. WilliamsSeptember 18, 2008 at 6:57 AM

    Of course, the food looks good. Have fun overseas!

    -DTW
    www.everydaycookin.blogspot.com

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  18. Nikki @ NikSnacksSeptember 18, 2008 at 7:43 PM

    I've learned something new today! Thanks. I've never heard of toast hawaii or anything like it. I think this is wonderful!

    I hope you're enjoying yourself in Londontown :)

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  19. Chibog in ChiefSeptember 19, 2008 at 2:49 AM

    this is my type of recipe, simple but delicious !! the pineapple and cheese combo sounds awesome! can't wait to hear from your london trip!! ya wedding is always nice

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  20. Kajal@aapplemintSeptember 19, 2008 at 10:01 AM

    have a gr8 trip girl ... i love all this cheesy deliciousness here. Yum tuna melts !!

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  21. Lori LynnSeptember 19, 2008 at 10:44 AM

    Love Retro Food posts!
    I never heard of Toast Hawaii but I sure ate a lot of melted muenster cheese in the 60's. It was our household favorite.
    Have a great trip.

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  22. ChouSeptember 19, 2008 at 3:59 PM

    Have fun! I can't wait to try these and hear about your trip. Not necessarily in that order, of course. :)

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  23. AnonymousSeptember 20, 2008 at 11:48 AM

    Delicious! Lucky Certain Someone.

    Have a fun and safe trip.

    Paz

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  24. jasmineSeptember 20, 2008 at 8:23 PM

    Sound like an interesting treat.

    Have lots of fun in London. My v. favourite city on this planet.

    j

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  25. IvySeptember 21, 2008 at 2:34 AM

    I hope you are having a great time abroad but when you come back there is an award and a meme for you. http://kopiaste.org/2008/09/cypriot-rice-pilaf-with-vermicelli-an-award-and-a-meme/

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  26. EmilySeptember 21, 2008 at 2:26 PM

    Have a jolly-good time in London! Eat lots of food! Take lots of pics! Drink some tea. Meet the queen.

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  27. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2008 at 10:08 PM

    You have a wonderful blog! I love it. If you're a real foodie (you seem like one), you should check out the website www.behindtheburner.com for tips and tricks on all things culinary.

    Holly

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  28. DeeSeptember 22, 2008 at 10:14 AM

    The Hawaiian Toast sounds delish! And I wish I had an Aunt Mamie too. Happy birthday in advance, and I KNOW you'll have a blast in London. Be safe.

    p/s
    You MADE me buy Absolut Pear ;) I know it's not quite Xante, but it may work, no?

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  29. CynthiaSeptember 22, 2008 at 6:32 PM

    Hope you're having a great time.

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  30. Nina TimmSeptember 23, 2008 at 1:28 AM

    Hawaii toast.....can it get any better than this??????Nope! Enjoy your trip!!!

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  31. MaggieSeptember 27, 2008 at 2:10 PM

    The ham version sounds so good!! I hope you have a blast on your trip.

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  32. GSeptember 28, 2008 at 4:45 PM

    Anything like that... so melty, so heavenly... is perfection in my book. :)

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  33. GSeptember 28, 2008 at 4:45 PM

    And it was my greater pleasure to meet you at last, O Glamah-rous one. :)

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  34. JeanneSeptember 30, 2008 at 11:22 AM

    Ooooh, cheese toasties! I love any sort of bread topped with melty cheese and these both sound lovely, especially the combination of cheeses. So sorry I coudl not meet up with you in London but I'll see you soon in Chicago - yippeee!

    Your trip with your Aunty Mame sounds like the girly trips my mom and I used to do :)

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