Tag Archives: strawberries

Sparkling Strawberry Punch

Posted on 05/29/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

We once saw a show about people living like they were in the 1800s who had to make everything from scratch, hunt their own food, make their own soap and so on. The only thing that really appealed to us … Continue reading →

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Simple Strawberry Balsamic Tart

Posted on 05/10/2014 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

We love recipes that call for few ingredients — and posts that call for few words. Strawberry Balsamic Tart 1 sheet prepared puff pastry 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 1 tsp honey about 16-20 larger strawberries (washed, hulled and halved) 5-10 … Continue reading →

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Watermelon two ways

Posted on 08/10/2011 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

One watermelon for two people goes a long way. So today we’re bringing you two watermelon recipes. That’s right kids, two! It’s only fitting really. This was a dual effort. While I chopped, and chopped, and chopped some more, Katherine … Continue reading →

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Strawberries, check. Amaretto, check. Sour cream?

Posted on 05/23/2011 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

One of my wife’s coworkers made this years back at a party. Let’s just say we monopolized the dip bowl at that gathering. Strawberry dip 8 ounces sour cream, we recommend light it’s tangier 2 tbsp Amaretto 1 tbsp powdered … Continue reading →

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Strawberry lemonade with or without a kick

Posted on 05/04/2011 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Strawberry lemonade 2 cups strawberries 1 1/4 cup lemon juice 1 1/4 cups water 2 cups sugar 24 ounces of sparkling water or bottle of prosecco or cava Combine sugar and water in two-quart stockpot over medium heat, stirring occasionally … Continue reading →

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Strawberries Romanoff

Posted on 04/29/2011 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

Clearly we never tire of strawberries. This recipe’s simple and fun to say. We think it must be Italian, since it starts with Rome. After you finish bookmarking, printing or memorizing this, head over to Eat, Play, Love for a … Continue reading →

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Spiced strawberry shortcakes

Posted on 04/24/2011 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

My wife made this dessert for our eighth wedding anniversary. Strawberries 2 pints fresh strawberries, washed, hulled, halved 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tbsp honey 1 tbsp sugar 1 tsp rose water 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. ground cardamom Shortcakes 2 … Continue reading →

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“S” is for strawberry

Posted on 04/18/2011 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide

If strawberries don’t make you salivate stop right here. For those who wish strawberry season lasted forever, or at least as long as it does in California, and can never have enough strawberry recipes here are three super simple ways … Continue reading →

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