Friday, June 3, 2011

5 Star Foodie Junior: Strawberries with Balsamic Vinegar and Vanilla Ice Cream

Welcome to the June edition of 5 Star Foodie Junior, a series of monthly posts that feature my daughter learning how to cook in the kitchen. This post features Oro Nero Aged Balsamic Vinegar of Modena that Justin from Marx Foods sent to my daughter for her birthday.


5 Star Foodie Junior:

A few weeks ago, in May, it was my birthday. Justin from Marx Foods sent me a birthday surprise present, and it was a special balsamic vinegar.



The balsamic vinegar smelled like dried cherries. He gave us a tip on how to make his favorite dessert with this vinegar and strawberries. We got some fresh strawberries from a local Virginia farm and we made the dessert.

This is how I made it. First, I sliced the strawberries.



Next, I put the strawberries in a bowl and added three tablespoons of sugar. Then, I put two tablespoons of balsamic vinegar and mixed it all up.



I let the strawberries marinate with vinegar for a while.



When the strawberries were ready, I poured them and the syrup that the strawberries and the balsamic vinegar made over vanilla ice cream. The combination of strawberries, balsamic vinegar, and vanilla ice cream was really delicious.


Thank you, Justin, for sending me this wonderful present!