Fruit Cocktail…Literally
Did I forget to mention that I’ve been in France for a week now? Ooops. My bad.
Understand that this post is a labor of love. I’m typing on a french keyboard and as you may know, the letter placements are quite different from back home. I’ve been accidentally typing Qs instead of As left and right.
But I couldn’t possibly leave my poor little blog unattended for two weeks so here’s a simple, yet delicious recipe. His Mom is an amazing cook and we’ve been stuffed with foie gras, duck confit, magret and the likes of all things decadent. Although those recipes are heirlooms and top secret, I’ve managed to negotiate this wonderful little dish that was served to us as an aperitif.
Perfect on these warm, sunny days here in the Basque country, this fruit cocktail hits the spot. And since we’ve been consuming loads of FOIE GRAS and duck confit (yes, I’m seizing every opportunity to brag about my misfortune!), light dishes have been a blessing to our growing bellies.
So until our return in the first week of September, here’s an easy breezy recipe for the remainder of your warm summer months.
Ingredients:
| 1 | cantaloupe, scooped out with a melon baller |
| 2 | cups fresh raspberries |
| 1/4 | cup sweet wine |
| a small handful of fresh mint leaves | |
| 1 | tsp vanilla sugar (optional) |
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Chill for 2 hours before serving.
August 20th, 2010 at 17:01
aaah simplicity at its finest, France looks beautiful! I can almost smell the water and the flowers…keyword almost. -_-
It’s been triple digit temperatures for almost three weeks in Texas now .. I wish someone would put me out of my misery and place me somewhere beautiful
August 21st, 2010 at 10:23
What a beautiful dessert. I could not believe the fois gras when I was last in Paris. And it was not expensive, compared to home. I ate it every chance, too.
August 21st, 2010 at 17:33
Let’s trade lives!
Enjoy your time in France
August 21st, 2010 at 20:07
wow i am jealous! but happy for you dhale… glad to know that you are enjoying your vacation and having fun with sa famille!
xo,
Malou
August 22nd, 2010 at 04:53
a wonky keyboard is a small price to pay for time spent in france.
August 23rd, 2010 at 03:48
lucky you !! Pays basque is where I am from !!
Have a good one there
(food is terrific !! )
Pierre
August 23rd, 2010 at 13:18
A trip to France, such a small thing to overlook! Have a good time.
Mimi
September 5th, 2010 at 04:30
The sights of France are beautiful. I hope you are having a great time. This fruit cocktail looks wonderfully simple and delicious.