Goodbyes Are Bittersweet

By Katie Barreira
For Cooking Newbie, a blog for beginner cooks

To all the Newbie readers, whether you’ve tuned in for one blog or all 121 (thanks, Mom!) I hope you’ve enjoyed reading, and hopefully cooking along, as much as I have enjoyed sharing.

Today will be my last post, but continue to follow Special Fork’s blog – I promise you won’t be disappointed by the the next act! I must say, I’m sad to go, so like any good cook, I’ll balance out the bitter by leaving you with a little something sweet to remember me by.

Strawberries and Sour Cream
Growing up, this simple dessert was one of my favorite treats. My mom would simply compose a plate of whole strawberries with sour cream and brown sugar for dipping. It’s easy, elegant and a surprisingly addictive flavor combination. Enjoy!

Serves 4

3/4 cup sour cream
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1 pound strawberries

1. Divide the sour cream and sugar among 4 small bowls or plates. Serve with strawberries for dipping.

Dress it up: For a more formal presentation, hull the strawberries, then use a melon baller or pairing knife to hollow out the center of each berry. Slice off the tips of the strawberries so that they can stand upright. Fit a pastry bag with a decorative tip, like a star tip, and add the sour cream to the bag. Fill the strawberries with sour cream, sprinkle with sugar and serve standing on a platter.

Dave and I want to thank Katie for her entertaining and educational blog posts and creative food ideas over more than two years of Tuesdays. We’ll miss her sparkling personality which always came through in her writing.

Next week, Special Fork Food Editor Linda Anusasananan, former Recipe Editor at Sunset and author of The Hakka Cookbook, will helm Tuesday’s Cooking Newbie spot until Ben Mims, former Associate Food Editor of Saveur, can join us as the next Cooking Newbie blogger. – Sandy

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