It’s a beautiful day in South Florida.
Hot, yes, but sunny and not terribly humid. I started this fine Sunday off
playing tennis, and after about an hour of batting the ball around I resembled
a half-drowned water rat (not a good look, in case you were unsure). But after
a quick shower, I was revived and ready to whip up
something sweet and
refreshing. Given the weather, granita came to mind, but I wanted something a
little more indulgent – something more like a snowcone on steroids. I ultimately
decided to pair a fresh strawberry granita with vanilla ice cream in a simple parfait
as a play on strawberries and cream. The result reminds
me of a Good Humor
Strawberry Shortcake bar, but, of course, much better (as it’s actually made
with real ingredients). You can use homemade ice cream or a good quality store
bought – I used Haagen Daaz, which I think is really excellent. Another good
option for the granite flavor is orange (think creamsicle) or Campari
Grapefruit, a more sophisticated combination.
