The Simple Foodie

I'm a lover of food, especially sugar. I'm a fitness fanatic, runner, Fitness/Bikini Competition competitor. I love welcoming friends and family into my home and entertaining. Obviously, I believe in balance and all good things in moderation! So, after compliments on my easy-elegance entertaining style and many questions along the lines of 'how did you make that?', I've decided to create a blog for my simple creations for snacks and appetizers (that's right, not giving away all of my baking recipes here). Yes, I'm a blogger now!

Any of my friends will tell you that I enjoy being 'hostess with the mostess.' My style of entertaining is that of simple elegance; meaning, few and simple ingredients and low-fuss preparation that results in an impressive presentation. Baking is my true love, but cooking, especially appetizers, is also a fun activity for me. Because I enjoy healthy food and tasting the actual ingredients, I prepare simple dishes with fewer ingredients and more importantly, fewer steps. The result: quick, yet impressive presentations and dishes that are seasonal, flavorful and easy.

Sunday, July 8, 2012

Open-face Strawberry Cream Cheese Finger Sandwiches


Here's a delightful little recipe that I recently made for a dear friend's bridal shower.  Besides a bridal shower menu, this fruity open-faced sandwich also makes for a great breakfast, brunch or even late light snack!  Enjoy!  This one is literally easy as one-two-three!

Ingredients:
cinnamon raisin bread bread (I used Sun-Maid brand which is really moist)
honey nut flavored cream cheese spread
fresh strawberries, sliced thinly

Cut bread in half diagonally.
Spread desired amount of cream cheese on each triangle.
Top of sliced strawberries so that they are overlapping slightly.

Enjoy!