Sweet Things
Strawberries Romanoff
Since the Brits served strawberries and cream to 200 spectators at the first Wimbledon tennis championship in 1877, the pairing has garnered popularity far beyond Center Court. The strawberry's history, however, is even longer. In the 14th century, the French used strawberries to cure depression. A hundred years later, strawberries were transplanted from forest floors for cultivation all over Europe. The lust for these heart-shaped, juicy, brilliant, garnet-colored berries has yet to wane. This plate is the American answer to the beloved English tradition. The addition of spices, sugar, and distilled spirits make an elegant early summer, make-in-advance, light dessert.
