One of life's simple pleasures.

It's funny how sometimes we loose site of our true joys.  Friends, family, going out and spending a little money to have some stories for back at the office.  The past few weeks have been so busy that I have neglected one of my simple joys in life, cooking.  I have been simply throwing things together that are nothing to write home about just to be fed.  It's time to stop thinking about cooking and get back to it.
Bruschetta! Yes that's right, bruschetta.  In my opinion, one of life's simply pleasures is a good bit of brushetta.  A slice of tasty and crusty bread mounded high with all those tasty toppings and heated to perfection.
Like I said before, I have been on a bit of an Italian kick lately.  This Sunday, I had some tomatoes sitting on my counter ready to turn when I thought to make bruschetta.  It is so easy and makes a great starter or snack.

The Goods
-2 medium vine ripened tomatoes
-2 cloves garlic, minced
-4 or 5 basil leafs, chiffonade
-salt and pepper to taste
-a dash of good extra virgin olive oil.
-Slices of Jarlsberg cheese

The Maneuver
-Remove seeds and dice the tomatoes into 1/8" cubes.
-Mince garlic and add to tomatoes
-Chiffonade the basil and add along to the tomatoes with garlic
-Sprinkle on the salt and pepper and drizzle a little olive oil
-Toss the ingredients together and spread it on a toasted slice of bread

What can I say, this is divine dinning.  You can always add a few things like shredded Parmesan cheese for kick, perhaps a smear of foi gras or even pate.  Enjoy these simple starters or like meals.  the key is always in the simplicity.

Once again, thanks for reading and wishing you best eating,

Bon Appétit