strawberries

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

Pancakes on a plate are so last year. Put 'em on a stick!

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.

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!

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 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.

I want to know what is deep in these chocolate cups, underneath all the chocolate swirls and curls and the delicious strawberries. What lurks there in the depths? Cake? Custard? A milkshake? What do you think?

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

I need to just keep reminding myself that the rain is good and necessary and soon it will stop and everything will stay lush and green all summer long and it will be warm and beautiful. I'm so glad my lunch can help me remember.

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!

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!

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

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

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.