This week’s Throwback Thursday image is that of EC Montreal’s annual grilled cheese event. You may wonder why our taste of Montreal during the month of November is that of grilled cheese. Every month, EC Montreal has a monthly themed social events calendar. We created the themes based on what is happening in the city, around holidays and cultural events. For example; September is apple season in Quebec, so the theme in September is “An apple a day…”. Most of the activities are apple themed. As November is one of the quietest months of the year and it is “sandwiched” between two of the most exciting months; Halloween and Christmas, we decided to embrace this calmness and named the month “Soulful November”. All the activities are revolved around feeling good and feeding the mind, body and soul.
Canada’s number one comfort food is the grilled cheese sandwich. It is most of our go to foods when we are in a hurry and want something really comforting and delicious. So many restaurants have created a gourmet version of this very basic sandwich. It is usually served with tomato soup. Many fancy restaurants have even created grilled cheese appetizers that are served alongside tomato soup in either a shot glass or a tiny espresso cup.
EC Montreal’s grilled cheese activity became one of our favourites to plan. It is such a simple food but the melted butter, bread and cheese on the grill filled the entire school with the most mouth watering aromas! Our students would smell the deliciousness in their classrooms and then race to the student lounge after their class to get a taste! We would cut the sandwiches into triangle halves, so there would be enough for everyone to enjoy. There were even enough leftovers for seconds and thirds! It was the perfect activity to enjoy on a cold November day in Montreal.
All you need to make your own comforting grilled cheese sandwich is 2 slices of bread, butter and your favourite type of cheese. Press the sandwich down on a hot grill and turn it until both sides are a beautiful golden brown.
Join our English and French lessons at EC Montreal to get your very own taste of Montreal! Until we see you in person, you can start enjoying our lessons on EC virtual where we offer both virtual French and English classes. You will not only start to learn English and French but you will also get a taste of the destination by meeting students who are already here in Montreal enjoying classes.
EC Montreal has found a way for us to stay connected and still remain physically distant on EC Virtual. Through our Online English Courses or our Online French Courses, you can make new friendships and form new bonds.
