I call them Italian Nachos

Hi kids! I'm Josh and I'm going to be sharing some of my kitchen antics with you on a semi-regular basis since, as Michelle mentioned in an earlier post, I'll probably be doing the lion's share of the cooking for the two of us!

So while we've been waiting to be turned loose upon that snazzy kitchen in the new place, I've been putting together some light dishes that are quick and easy and don't require any fancy equipment. The other night I decided to go Italian and make a simple variation of Bruschetta.

Quick and Easy Light Meal

Light lunch or dinner?  Here's a light delicious treat you can have.  ^.^

Cucumber Sandwiches

Things you need:

• Cucumbers
• Tomatoes
• Cream Cheese
• Spices: Oregano, Salt, and Pepper
• Sliced Bread (French is good ^.^) 

Spread Cream Cheese on each slice of bread.  Peel and slice a cucumber.  Slice a tomato.  Sprinkle your spices on the cream cheese and lay slices of tomato and cucumber on the cream cheese..  top with second slice. NOM!

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...