I live in Mobile, Alabama and let me tell you something:  IT'S HOT OUTSIDE!  Its not just hot, its humid and steamy.  That's way worse than a dry heat.  I'm an outdoors person and I know a few things about this season.  Summertime is mosquito season (ick) and banana spider season (double ick), but one thing that makes it all worth while is the fact that it is strawberry season!

 So I made these adorable little Strawberry Shortcakes to celebrate one of the good things about summer in the Deep South.  But this isn't just any shortcake.  First, there is a layer of moist Vanilla Cake on the bottom.  Then it is topped with fabulous homemade Almond Whipped Cream.  Finally, I put the whole thing together with Red Wine Strawberries.

Red Wine Strawberries

2 cups fresh strawberries, washed and sliced

2 Tbs granulated sugar

2 Tbs red wine (whatever you like to drink)

Place all ingredients in a bowl and stir to combine.  Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.  Use as shortcake topping or just eat plain!  These strawberries are fantastic!

With love, Ev

P.S. I just found out that my camera is on its way back to me from Sony.  We will be reunited soon!!!