strawberries

I know it's nowhere near Valentine's Day but that doesn't mean I can't throw a little pastry love to you guys. And on a brownie, no less! Yum yum!

I like the move to include bits of real strawberries in the frosting on these cupcakes. I bet it's light and fluffy and not too sweet and has just the right little tart edge. If I drool on my keyboard one more time it's gonna break again.

Though I'm usually a huge fan of fresh strawberries on a cupcake, I can't be mad at these perfect gum paste berries and flowers.

We have several trays like this in my home. Trays that are PERFECT for a romantic breakfast in bed. Have I ever found a lovely romantic breakfast in my bed? No. I have not. Though there was that one time I was really sick and got soup in bed. I guess that counts.

Go ahead, bite my face!

Ooh just think about how extra sweet and juicy the berries get when they warm up a little bit in the fryer! I'm not usually a huge proponent of frying everything I can get my hands on, but a tart, crisp berry in a crispy light layer of fried batter is irresistible!

Remember kids, always be sure to extinguish flaming snacks and beverages before consuming. Just ask my right eyebrow. RIP Righty!

Fill a pie with berries and rum and I'm there. It's like a delicious girly cocktail with a crust!

I'm not the girliest girl who ever girled but I love having girly get togethers with my other ladies where we drink champagne and dish about boys and watch movies and eat ridiculous girly snacks like pink dipped strawberries. I think it's high time for another girl day!

Sure a plastic package of berries and a can of whipped cream are okay, but this makes everything special.

I like the option of having just a tiny bit of a dessert. That way I can try lots of desserts without feeling like a total glutton.

Champagne, fresh fruit, jiggles, perfection! This looks so fresh and cooling and perfect paired with a glass of bubbly and some whipped cream. Man I'm glad I have a patio!

We've got a sort of fake Spring going on here in Seattle. But it's really still winter and really still cold and there really still aren't any strawberries to be had. Come on berry season!

I would definitely like to give a big hug and a kiss to anyone who delivers these to my office in the morning. hint hint

These look so freaking delicious. They'd be even better if they were hollowed out and then sealed up again so the Nutella blast was a surprise. I've got some fruit engineering work to do.