Before we dive headfirst into the obvious, mind-blowingly awesome news that is the epic redesign of Hungry Sam, let's take a look at this morning's deliciousness:
Wowza. This is the berry parfait of mine sweet dreams; a healthy, easy, delicious, antioxidant-packed breakfast appetizer the likes of which I've rarely made. And I can't take any credit for the recipe -- this is Lynn's, via Perri, as I understand it; I was just the assembly worker this time. (And I know what you're asking: "What's with Hungry Sam and the antioxidants?")
(Don't ask; I have an answer, but it'll bore you.)
Perhaps the only challenge here was finding some fresh, ripe blueberries and strawberries in winter. Lynn had accomplished this already, so all I had to do to help prep for brunch this morning was layer it in, arrange the toppings, and photograph the final effect. Here it is again:
BAM. Looks good, no? Recipe below, after the jump.
THE NEWS: Pretty clearly, assuming you're reading this post here at www.HungrySam.com, we've undergone and undertaken serious changes here at headquarters. I hope you like it!
What this means for you, my dear readers:
- You all are my focus group, so let me know if you have questions, concerns, or suggestions for the redesign. In particular, let me know if there are features you'd like to see me roll out in the future!
- PLEASE let me know if there are broken links or other problems that need fixin'.
- Now that I've left the Google blogging platform, I'm likely to leave "Google Friend Connect" and even Networked Blogs behind. SO: If you want to continue enjoying the adventures of Hungry Sam, please Like me on Facebook by clicking "Like" (over on the left) or visiting me here, and follow me on RSS, etc.
And now, for the recipe: Lynn's and Perri's Wicked Good Berry Parfaits
(For six servings or so)
What You Need
- One pineapple. Check for ripeness by pulling on a center frond; if it comes out easily, the fruit is ripe.
- One pound strawberries.*
- One pint blueberries.*
- 32 ounces non-fat vanilla Greek yogurt. Chobani might be the best for this, but hey, I don't judge.
- One cup of your granola of choice. I used Trader Joe's vanilla-almond granola.
- Six teaspoons honey.
- Six sprigs fresh mint.
Directions: Chop the pineapple into bite-size chunks. Wash the blueberries and strawberries, and cut the latter into quarters. Layer the ingredients into bowls (preferably clear glass or crystal to get the nice layer effect), in the following order: pineapple, strawberries, yogurt, blueberries, granola, then honey. Stick in a sprig of mint and eat before the granola gets soggy!
*Obviously you can swap out berries for whatever is fresh, available, in season, whatever.
Enjoy!