Say Cheese!

When I hear the word "invitational" what immediately comes to mind is a cold bus seat, an upset stomach, dry skin, chapped lips and Mr. Ede's fanny pack. Today, however, the word "invitational" was redeemed. Jeff, Sam, Zeke and I had the privilege of attending the 7th Annual Grilled Cheese Invitational. Let's just say it was cheesetastic!

Check out the line to get in...it got much worse.
They started feeding us while we waited in line.
Look at all those fresh, cheesey sandwiches.

Once we got inside there were more sandwiches (all you can eat!!)

and lots of delicious Izze (all you can drink!!).

Let's just say, it was a darn good day for a Bixby girl.

The Mayor of Cheese kicks off the event with his blessing and a call to all competitors to "Grill!"

Immediately the competitors jumped into action as the

theme from the Olympics filled the venue.

As the hot sandwiches come off the grill, they are passed out to the judges.

This was Sam's favorite because it had the most cheese.

My favorite was The Inside Out (cheese on the outside, bread on the inside).

Filling out the ballot.

The line when we left...

Invitational Stats

Number of sammiches consumed:

Zeke - 2

Tiff - 7

Sam - 8

Jeff - lost count

Favorite Izze:

Tiff - Grapefruit

Sam - Apple

Jeff - Pomegranate

Favorite Sammich:

Jeff - The Admiral (good bread, awesome and tasty cheese)

Sam - The Giraffe (cheesey, cheesey, cheesey)

Tiff - The Inside Out (crispy, delicious, cheese)