This past Sunday I was feeling rather domestic, and decided to try my hand at a few things. First I made homemade chili in the crockpot, made from dried beans and everything. Then I used my dessert shell pan and made cornbread in it, making cornbread bowls. I thought it was rather ingenious. Then of course, filled with the chili, topped with shredded cheese and crushed crackers. Brilliant? I thought so. Then I made these beauties:
I used the same dessert shell pan, only I made brownies in it. Then after those were cooked, I flipped it over and baked cheesecakes in the cup part (clever? I thought so, too). Then after those were cooked, I put a cheesecake in each brownie shell, then I made a strawberry glaze from fresh picked strawberries (from my backyard), and topped it all off with a fresh strawberry. They were delightful. The only thing that would have made them better is whipped cream, but alas, I had none. Next time, Gadget, next time.
Speaking of strawberries, they are in full swing in my backyard:
I love my little helpers. They LOVE to pick strawberries. And they're even really good at only picking the red ones. I'm so proud.
Even Addy joins in the fun. Have I mentioned how much I love this kid?
Here is Emily helping me wash and cut the tops off of 5 cazillion strawberries. It is way more enjoyable to do this with company. I'm glad Emmy is old enough to help with it now.
One of Sean's favorite snacks is something he calls "strawberry syrup" which is simply a bowl of cut-up strawberries, mixed with some sugar. Then you let it set for about a half hour, and voila! You have strawberries and syrup. It is also fantastic for strawberry shortcakes.
I used the same dessert shell pan, only I made brownies in it. Then after those were cooked, I flipped it over and baked cheesecakes in the cup part (clever? I thought so, too). Then after those were cooked, I put a cheesecake in each brownie shell, then I made a strawberry glaze from fresh picked strawberries (from my backyard), and topped it all off with a fresh strawberry. They were delightful. The only thing that would have made them better is whipped cream, but alas, I had none. Next time, Gadget, next time.Speaking of strawberries, they are in full swing in my backyard:
I love my little helpers. They LOVE to pick strawberries. And they're even really good at only picking the red ones. I'm so proud.
Even Addy joins in the fun. Have I mentioned how much I love this kid?
Here is Emily helping me wash and cut the tops off of 5 cazillion strawberries. It is way more enjoyable to do this with company. I'm glad Emmy is old enough to help with it now.
One of Sean's favorite snacks is something he calls "strawberry syrup" which is simply a bowl of cut-up strawberries, mixed with some sugar. Then you let it set for about a half hour, and voila! You have strawberries and syrup. It is also fantastic for strawberry shortcakes.
And of course, let the endless making of strawberry freezer jam begin. I love strawberry season!
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5 comments:
Holy cow, that's a lot of strawberries! Seeing that sink full makes me hungry ;)
I'm dying for summer to be here!
mmmMMMMmmmm!! What's that pan look like? COuld you post a photo of it? I totally want one now! YUMmy desserts!!
Omigosh, you're a domestic goddess this week!! So awesome!
Cool stuff- that's one awesome pan! I LOVE picking strawberries- one of these days I hope to have some in our yard... when we get a yard again!
why yes, you are brilliant. :) I'm a little jealous of your strawberries
This post was pretty good, pretty good (carefully pronounced t's). And my little Liahbug! What a smarty!
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