Last Sunday was my last day at work before the change over of new doctors. It's been six months of adjusting to the pace of a busy department, large personalities and breaking points . It's also been a year of friendships, team work, growth (both personally and academically) and the greatest of lessons from the littlest of characters.
I am both happy and sad to see it finish.
That gorgeous sun and heat and (now) the welcomed cool of rain today has been making the transition a whole lot easier and tucking into this sweet number today sure played its part too. This recipe is fuss-free, so simple to put together and easily one of my favorite summer desserts to date. A keeper for sure.
Strawberries with Balsamic Vinegar
(recipe from Ina Garten)
4 pints (8 cups) fresh strawberries, sliced thick
5 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (use the best you have)
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 pints vanilla ice cream, for serving
Freshly grated lemon zest, for serving
Thirty minutes to an hour before serving: combine the strawberries, balsamic vinegar, sugar, and pepper in a bowl.
Set aside at room temperature.
Place a serving of the strawberries in a bowl with ice cream on top.
Dust lightly with lemon zest. (The best part!)
*image via taste.com.au!