Yep.
Whether you like it or not.
I am happy to say all of the shopping in the McWonderful house is Mc-FINISHED. Phew.
And everything is wrapped.
You think I'd have some sort of peace about me, and be in chill mode. Nope.
Instead I'm fretting that I forgot something. Or someone.
Who did I forget?
Arg.
Oh to relish the final days before the feasting, family, and presents begin.
Here's to hoping its all a big joke and no one has been forgotten.
In the meantime, I will eat fruit and put my Christmas stress on hold.
I discovered this treat at my nephew's Christening.
Don't be afraid.
You can't taste the balsamic. Well you CAN. But it's not what you think.The balsamic and sugar create this amazing glaze that hugs the berries and draws out their natural flavors and sweetness.
And then you will want to jump in the bowl and swim around for a bit.
It's like taking a swim in a berry flavored pool. And not feeling guilty because its fruit. Duh.
Please ignore all of the sugar that goes along with it.
Thankyou.
This is the perfect accoutrement to your holiday feasting. If only to cleanse your palette between meals.
Sugared Balsamic Berries
2 cups blackberries
2 cups strawberries, tops removed, and sliced in half
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
Mix together balsamic and sugar mixture. Toss berries in balsamic glaze, or drizzle glaze on top of berries. Do not drench berries, this should form a thin glaze on the berries.
Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,
“Glory to God in the highest heaven,
and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”
When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.” Luke 2:13-15