My New Favorite Sandwich

I've never really liked vegetables all that much. I can usually find something I don't like about them, for example: I hate the slimy crunch of onions, the mushy seediness of tomatoes, the stringiness of string beans, the blah-tasticness of green peas, the ick-factor of brussel sprouts, and the snap-smush bite into a bell pepper.

When EK decided to come along, I decided that I needed to at least try to think about eating in a healthier way. That fell to the wayside when she a newborn. Who has time to think about eating with a newborn and a full time, demanding job? I definitely lost all of my baby weight, but I certainly don't recommend doing it the way I did it. Starvation equals a tired, grumpy momma.

Fast forward to last Sunday. The starvation point has passed and I have managed to eat a few meals thanks to my wonderful husband.If you remember, I went to a baby shower for my best friend. It was complete with cake, punch, mints, and party sandwiches. They weren't just any sandwich though- they were made with cucumber. And cream cheese. Fat. Free. Cream. Cheese.

I got the recipe (cream cheese and cucumbers) from the hostess, and I have been in sandwich Heaven since.

Here's What You Do:

Soften 1 block of fat free cream cheese (I let it sit on the counter for a while)

Peel cucumber into thin slices using your vegetable peeler.

Spread the cream cheese over bread ( I prefer it on white bread; but wheat bread is probably a little healthier)

Layer as much cucumber as you like

Trim off crust 

.....Eat.


I realize that this may not be the healthiest recipe of all, and that cucumber is probably 99.5% water. It sure does beat a burger and fries, though!