The Perfect Homecoming

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

The Perfect Homecoming

4 comments:

DANI KYNASTON said...: It is because of you and dad that we have unrealistic expectations from our husbands! How nice of Dad to get those for you. I can't think of anything better!; October 2, 2008 at 7:25 AM
Shelli said...: What does Dani mean, unrealistic?!? Rom is measuring up nicely! (See year's supply of chocolate on my blog :)!) Ah, the joys of being spoiled rotten!; October 2, 2008 at 9:22 AM
Mike, Suzann and Family said...: I am suddenly craving chocolate :)... Isn't it wonderful when they surprise you like that. It always seems to come when you need it most too.; October 2, 2008 at 7:19 PM
Vidal's Nest said...: MMM Shelli talks about Rom getting her moten lava cake and now this! I better have a talk with Tony tonight! And I want my chocolate!; October 3, 2008 at 3:39 PM

Ultimate Strawberry Shortcake

1 quart Fresh Strawberries
Sugar to taste

2 1/3 cup bisquick
1/2 cup milk
3TBSP butter
3 TBSP sugar

Whipping Cream
Vanilla
Powdered Sugar

Vanilla Ice Cream

1. Remove Stems from berries and chop. Mix with sugar to taste. Set aside.

2. Shortcakes: mix bisquick and sugar. add melted butter and milk. Shape into biscuit sized shortcakes or drop by large tablespoon onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 325 for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden.

3. Mix whipping cream, about 1 tsp vanilla and sugar to taste on high speed until soft peaks form.

To serve: spit hot shortcake top with vanilla ice cream, then strawberries, whip cream, next shortcake top, more berries and whip cream. Fabulous!

Wednesday, October 1, 2008