Snack Like You Mean It

Green Velvet & Golden Brie

The Situation

It's late, and you've been working since... Early. This is the same work that kept you up until sunrise and woke you just before noon the previous day. It's no big sacrifice though, because it's work you love and you're building a future, not shareholder equity. Now though, you're starting to gas and...

"Oh, wait... Am I hungry, is THAT what that is?"

"Alright... these avocados are on borrowed time, the baguette’s solid—great texture, nice chew and seems to be old friends with real butter — but it’s a *lot* of bread just to serve up with pasta. And let’s be honest: once this thing’s open, anything left tomorrow might as well be a Louisville Slugger.

Let’s see what’s in the mix... tomatoes, onion, the usual suspects—

—wait. Hold up. *Brie?* Ohhh, now we’re cooking."

"Proactively envisioned multimedia based expertise and cross-media growth strategies."??
"How the *^^$#! do I translate THAT to English?"

Broiled Brie Avocado Toast

(with red onion, cherry tomatoes & mushroom-infused flair)

Keep in mind that though brands are mentioned, they're not a rule. Just what I had in the fridge at the time, and when it's good, it's good. Give credit where it's due.

Ingredients 🥣

  • 1 Trader Joe’s ciabatta baguette, halved and split
  • 2 medium Haas avocados, sliced or smashed
  • 1 stick salted butter (or unsalted, if that’s your thing)
  • 1 medium red onion, finely diced or thinly sliced
  • ~15 cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered
  • ¼ lb Trader Joe’s triple cream brie with wild mushroom
  • (Optional bonus: 4–5 leaves of fresh basil, chopped — which I absolutely forgot to add and regret deeply.)

Assembly Instructions 🛠️

  1. Prep the base: Take your ciabatta baguette and halve it crosswise. Then slice one of those halves lengthwise—voilà, two open-faced canvases for your culinary masterpiece.
  2. Butter & avocado layer: Lightly butter each slice. Spread your avocado on top—but don’t overdo it. This is headed for the broiler, so leave a few exposed spots for a bit of golden toastiness.
  3. Top with the veg: Sprinkle on your diced red onion and cherry tomatoes. Equal distribution is ideal, but hey—it’s your kitchen, not culinary bootcamp.

    4. Eat Your Veggies...
  4. Enter the brie: Lay slices of that glorious triple cream brie with wild mushroom like you're tucking it in for a nap. Think melty coverage with a little artful asymmetry.


    (Optional but highly encouraged: a few extra slivers of butter, a dusting of cracked black pepper, and maybe a pinch of dried basil or oregano.)

Into the Fire 🔥

Slide your edible art into a preheated broiler or toaster oven.
Oven works too—just be aware that the melt may take longer and the toast might need babysitting.

Set a timer for 4–6 minutes. Watch for golden edges, bubbling cheese, and the unmistakable scent of glory.

Remove, cool just long enough to not torch your mouth, and devour.

Serving Note 🍽️🍷



Pairs beautifully with a late-night brainstorm, startup stress nap, or whatever playlist has you vibing right now.

Bon appétit!