To me there is no more perfect flavour combination than strawberry and rhubarb. In fact one of my favourite summers desserts is Strawberry Rhubarb Custard Pie but with one caveat; I hate making pie. So when I was recently asked to bring a dessert for the season's first outdoor barbecue I decided to skip the time consuming crust and make my life easier by making Strawberry Rhubarb Yogurt Custard Pots. I was little worried about not baking the custard though, like I normally would in a pie. …
Strawberry Rhubarb Fool
Today, two of my favourite things were at the grocery store together......strawberry and rhubarb. They're like the Desi and Luci of the fruit world. They just belong together. Fools are an easy dessert to make with fresh fruit and I prefer them over the more involved Eton Mess for the hotter months. Strawberry Rhubarb Fool 6 cups of chopped rhubarb (1/2 inch pieces) 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 tbsp Cointreau 1 cup strawberries, coarsely chopped 1 tsp vanilla extract 3/4 cup …
Strawberry Clementine Spinach Salad
I have low iron, and I'm really bad at remembering my iron pills. So, as much as possible I try to eat iron rich foods. This salad is an iron extravaganza with baby spinach leaves, sesame seeds (did you know they were rich in iron?) and pecans but it's also loaded with Vitamin C which helps your body absorb the iron. Finally, on top of being really good for you, it's totally delicious! Strawberry Clementine Spinach Salad Dressing 2 tbsps sesame seeds 1/4 cup white sugar 1/2 …
