Raspberry Whipped Cream Puffs

August7

Today is National Raspberries and Cream Day!

Please don’t confuse this momentous day of celebration with National Raspberry Cream Pie Day (that was August 1)… or National Raspberry Cake Day (that’s observed on July 31)… or National Raspberry Popover Day (long passed… May 3)… or National Raspberry Bombe Day (that’s not until next week).

(Come to think of it…who comes up with these “National Days” anyway?)

Raspberry Whipped Cream Puffs

This is the day to buy pints and pints of beautifully luscious raspberries and pair them with rich, sweet cream for your own little bit of heaven on earth. Move fast because raspberry season officially ends in just a few weeks.

Raspberries are low in saturated fat and cholesterol and a great source of fiber, vitamin C and magnesium. But you won’t be thinking of that when you dive into these incredible Raspberry Whipped Cream Puffs.

I flavored the whipping cream with raspberry jam, which really makes the filling smooth and creamy (no seeds in sight but lots of raspberry flavor). You can make the puffs the day before and store them in an airtight container. Don’t fill them until just before serving so they don’t get soggy.

Now get moving! You have no time to waste…there’s another raspberry holiday right around the corner!

 

If you liked this recipe, here are some more great recipes with raspberries:

Coconut Raspberry Ice Pops

Black and Red Raspberry Tarts

Raspberry Jam Cookies


Shrimp and Sweet Onion Pickle

May28

Oh my gosh…

I made the most delicious appetizer over the weekend that took me right back to my Southern roots: Shrimp and Sweet Onion Pickle.

Shrimp and Sweet Onion Pickle. It's a little spicy and very pickle-y.

A little spicy and very pickle-y, this little condiment adds a tangy punch to everything. I ladled the chilled Shrimp and Sweet Onion Pickle into half-pint Mason jars and passed around little forks. Some of us ate it right out of the jar (including me), while a few rolled it into a tortilla (you can also spoon it on top of crackers).

I used Vidalia onions, but Walla Walla onions or any other sweet onion is a good option. If all you’ve got is white or yellow onions, you’ll definitely be adding a sharp, astringent bite to the pickle.

I’m sure you rolled your eyes when you saw the Mason jars in the image… because that trend is so last year five years ago. But hey, you’ve got to admit the little containers are a great way to serve some things and still make a fun addition to the table!


Gadget Tree: You CAN Take It With You…

April29

Do you remember this?

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image by dmitriy shapiro

Airplane food. We used to love to hate it.

Most airlines don’t serve these types of meals anymore… at least not in economy class, where Mama’s family sits. And, unless you’re lucky enough to be traveling through a kid-friendly airport, you’re left feeding everyone pricey food you buy at the airport or going hungry.

OR…Lunch Container with portion control compartments

You can take the advice of my friends at Prêt a Paquet and bring your own food from home. Simply put: practical and stylish on-the-go food storage.

The BPA-free, leak-proof containers come in a lot of different sizes and shapes depending on what you want to eat: salad bowls, sandwich packs and snack kits. The lunch kits have portion-sized compartments, so you can pack healthy options.

Salad container with Separate Dressing ContainerPrêt a Paquet has baby in mind, too, with lunch kits, snack kits and a bottle kit that keeps bottles at the perfect temperature.

Every container comes with a colorful, insulated cover so food stays hot or cold. The covers, and of course the containers, are dishwasher safe. You can find everything at Target.

Most important, these containers also help YOU not become THAT GUY on the plane. You know who I mean… that guy who brings the smelly deep dish pizza on the 7 a.m. flight to Orlando!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hi…
I’m Christina Chavez

I was a TV journalist for many years, but with a house full of kids I decided to come off the road, go to culinary school and follow my passion for cooking. Mama’s High Strung is all about food… everything from creative recipe ideas to some really cool kitchen gadgets and cooking tips. I live in Chicago, but I love to travel and write about my food discoveries! You can reach me by email: mamashighstrung@gmail.com