When we were kids, growing up in New England, in the summer, a popular part-time activity was jumping rope.
The words of one of the songs sung, as the jumpers did their things, went like this:
"Strawberry shortcake, cream on top,
Tell the first initial of your best sweetheart."
It's funny how certain things stick in our minds, many decades after they happen, right?
Summer is a good time to indulge in fresh strawberry shortcake.
I prefer an old-fashioned flaky biscuit for the cake.
One of my granddaughters likes pound cake for a base.
I do NOT like the round, spongy cakes that are usually stacked near the strawberries in the supermarket.
Also, real whipped cream is preferred around here, prepared with a beater and containing a touch of sugar, comparted to the stuff in a can.
One can use a combination of fresh, sliced strawberries and thawed out frozen ones that come already sugared.
Soooo "dee-lish."
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2 comments:
I remember that rhyme which we used when we jumped rope and I like strawberry shortcake with a sponge cake slice and real whipped cream too. It's a nice treat with fresh strawberries especially in the summer. Looks delicious.
Haven't had strawberry shortcake in a long time, Susan. And I usually have it with the traditional sponge cakes. Real whipped cream and fresh strawberries make the dessert even better. I loved jumping rope as a kid.....and playing hoola hoop haha.
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