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Article: A wine and (grilled) cheese party.
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- Chicago Tribune (Chicago, IL)
- Article date:
- March 7, 2005
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Byline: Bill Daley
The sip of choice with a grilled cheese sandwich remains Campbell's tomato soup for many, and it's easy to see why. The acidic tang of the tomato works so well against the plush richness of the buttery sandwich. It's a primal comfort food pairing.
Consider that wine can fill the soup's role, giving the sandwich a vibrant kick to counteract the melted cheese. In so doing, wine raises the status of humble grilled cheese from a kid's luncheon in the kitchen to a more sophisticated fare served, perhaps, in the dining room.
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