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Skewers of strawberries and cake brushed with balsamic vinegar and brown sugar are ready for the grill.
Dessert

Simplicity: Strawberry Shortcake Kebabs

While the tabletop grill is now history, the Strawberry Shortcake Kebabs turned out to be quite good. The strawberries were warm, tender and delicious glazed in a simple mixture of balsamic vinegar and brown sugar. The cake was toasty and slightly crisped. Together they draw a nice conclusion to a casual summer meal.

Pan Roasted Balsamic Strawberries topped with Whipped Cream.
Dessert

Pan-Roasted Balsamic Strawberries

Pan-Roasted Balsamic Strawberries make an exceptional and simple Strawberry Shortcake. Layer with your favorite cake, scone or biscuit and top with Balsamic Whipped Cream. Honestly, summer desserts can scarcely get any better than this!

Salad, Sides

Wild Rice Salad with Ginger Dressing

Today the weatherman came through and then some! The sun is shining and the sky is that beautiful shade of clear blue that lends precision to every detail of our gorgeous landscape in the Pacific Northwest. From my vantage point on the back deck there isn’t a cloud in sight. […]