Around these parts, Father’s Day weekend is typically the height of the strawberry season. I have trouble getting my fill of the native beauties before they are gone. Also typically, I make strawberry shortcake on Father’s Day. Yesterday was no exception, but I made it even better. My sister inspired me when she blogged about these:
The fine folks at Fine Cooking magazine shared this delicious biscuit recipe. It is easy and worth the while. While reading the recipe, I got to the part about using a 2 1/2″ biscuit cutter. Biscuit cutter? I don’t own a biscuit cutter. I started texting Jennifer; what should I do? Should I use a knife? Could I just shape them by hand? She said she did just that with her last lump of dough, so I went for it. And you know what? They turned out just fine – and it just may be even easier than the original recipe’s directions because there is no need for the rolling pin; just grab chunks of dough and make patties out of them and you are good to go!
Here is the delicious result:
I do admit to cheating on this recipe in one more way; I used whipped cream out of the can instead of whipping my own! I was feeling too lazy to make another mess by whipping cream. Nobody in this family complained. Four bowls of strawberry shortcake disappeared in record time.
**** And now for something completely different
Just wanted to remind you that the Photo Hunt deadline is approaching this weekend! Hoping to see your photos posted by Sunday, June 25th. I had my first submission today, but as I told Dawn, I’m planning to wait to look at your photos until I’ve finished my own hunt. I’m nearly there – need two more shots to complete the list.
I have lots of other shots to share with you too – I just can’t wait until school is out for summer!
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