Moving... the kitchen sold us.

I'm in the process of moving to Corona, CA.  When looking for living arrangements, one element has always seemed to take precedence: the kitchen.  Can I see myself cooking in here?  What type of counter space does it have?  Electric or Gas Range? Electric or Gas Oven?  Single or Double Oven?  How big is the fridge?  WHat is the layout of the kitchen, is it conducive to entertaining?  Fridge?  Pantry?  What type of sink?

Goodness!  We were in luck!  Check this little gourmet kitchen out.  While smaller than say, my parent's kitchen, it's simply a smaller version.  There is an island with tons of space for baking and food prep.  A Gas Stove/Oven combination.  (Even a griddle in the center of the stove.) And your Microwave, double door fridge (unseen), Double sink...  It's beautiful!  And it's our new territory.

Gas or Electric... Gas offers better control over your cooking temperatures.  This was somewhat of a deal breaker for my Significant Other (my future Chef Genius who's on the path of culinary studies.)  Electric has a tendency to heat unevenly.  It's not terribly bad, but we were happy to see a Gas stove just waiting to be used!


More luck!  We're right across the street from a Trader Joe's, there is a Fresh and Easy up the way, and the Corona Certified Famer's Market is in Down Town Corona on Sat mornings!  As I'm working, Josh (My SO) will be doing the shopping.  You may see a post from him soon ^.^

Cooking, get to the food already!  Hit the jump my friends...
Edamame Carrot Goodness!

What you need:

• 1/2 lbs of Edamame
• 3 Large Carrots
• 1/8 Tbps of Butter or Margarine
• Dash of Salt and Black Pepper
• Dash of Cajun Spices (http://www.tonychachere.com/) but if you don't have it, see recipe for seasoning below
• Pot 
• Peeler
• Knife
• Cutting Board

De-shell  Edamame beans from pods.  There are about 3-4 beans from the pods. Toss into Pan on medium heat with butter.  Peel Carrots and slice into rounds.  Toss in pan.  Add seasoning and stir till tender. 

Creole Seasoning:

• 2 tablespoons onion powder
• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons dried oregano leaves
• 2 tablespoons dried sweet basil
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme leaves
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon white pepper
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon celery seed
• 5 tablespoons sweet paprika

Combine in food processor and pulse until well-blended, or mix thoroughly in a large bowl. The recipe doubles or triples well. Give lots of it away as gifts to your family and friends.