The other day while I was chatting with my new family member, Greg, he mentioned that he noticed from reading my blog that I got a new griddler/panini press (the same one he owns) and asked me how I liked it.  I couldn’t stop raving about my new Cuisinart Griddler.  I just kept saying how amazing my new kitchen gadget was and how much I enjoyed cooking with it.  But then it hit me.  I suddenly felt as if I was betraying a loyal friend.  I felt as if I was dissing on my pal, George (my George Foreman Grill), and I just had to rectify the situation.  That said, I decided to put together this little ode to my Georgie (thanks for the inspiration, Sarah.  I hope I made you proud!) I hope it does you justice, my good buddy.  Because Georgie, you saved me when I was at my lowest.  And when I say ‘my lowest’, I mean my hungriest of hungers!

You came into my life as a gift, when I was in college and oh so young,
I didn’t have a clue on how to cook and club songs were the only music I had sung.

When I cooked my first turkey burger, I watched the fat and grease drip onto that oblong tray,
I said to myself, “There’s not a chance this food is going to taste good.  No how, no way!”

I wasn’t aware of the power you contained, nor the magic that you held inside.
When I took a bite of that burger, to be honest with you, I practically cried.

You won me over with your sizzle, your speed and your semi-simple cleaning process,
You’ve been so good to me over the years and for that reason, I feel I have to confess.

This is something I’ve avoided saying, and certainly is not going to be easy.
But I bought a new griddler/panini press, and to say the least, it’s off the heazy.

You were starting to look a bit long in the tooth.  I’m afraid to say it, but it’s true.
I had to listen to Beyoncé when she so appropriately sang, “Lemme upgrade U…“

I didn’t want to keep this from you, Georgie.  It’s not fair to leave you in the dark.
While my new love is making me quite happy, you’ll always be king of the sexy grill mark.

So please don’t be mad at me.  I’m not saying goodbye, for I know I will see you soon.
My love for you runs deep, even if everyone reading this thinks I’m one hugh jass loon!

To complete my ode to George, I thought I would include some pictures of Georgie in action and the magic he recently created for me.  And, I thought that now would be a good time to formally introduce you to my new friend, C.G. (short for ‘Cuisi Grid’).  Thank you, George for all your wonderful years of service to me.  It’s been real but when Williams-Sonoma has a sale, how can you deny it?

What was the first kitchen gadget you fell in love with?  What kitchen gadget is on your wish list?

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Namasté,
Nicole