Mixed Berries With Grand Marnier Whipped Cream
I haven't the slightest idea how much iron is in this dish of blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, and raspberries, topped with Grand Marnier whipped cream. Sometimes a person has to take a break. Tomorrow I'll be back to my battle with anemia, yelling "Sparta" as I take my iron supplements. Actually, berries contain vitamin C, which helps iron absorb into the body. (Sorry, couldn't help sharing iron trivia.)
You don't have to put Grand Marnier in your whipped cream, vanilla will do nicely. But, the orange liquor certainly made my day. By the way, please notice the lovely heirloom bowl that my fabulous mother-in-law, Bunty, gave me. I treasure it.
I made my whipped cream using my favorite new kitchen appliance, a milk frother. Here is 1/4 cup heavy cream, a teaspoon tablespoon of Grand Marnier, after I finished frothing it for about 30 seconds. Yes, seconds. It expanded a little into a soft thickness.
Now, here is 1/4 cup of 1% milk, just before I frothed it.
After 30 seconds, the froth nearly triples. If I'd used skim milk, the froth would have expanded up over the top of the jar. But, I wanted cream.
SPARTA!!!
That's always delicious when it's hot outside!
Cheers and have a great Sunday!
Rosa
Posted by: Rosa | June 29, 2008 at 02:00 AM
Nothing beats berries right now! Gorgeous Sher.
Posted by: MyKitchenInHalfCups | June 29, 2008 at 03:14 AM
And yes I really love the frothing with skim milk trick! It's such a great fool I think!
Posted by: MyKitchenInHalfCups | June 29, 2008 at 03:15 AM
Well you can't eat liver all the time! Hope you feel a bit better though, it's not nice to feel so tired all the time. This bowl with berries looks so delicious...for m with gran marnier please :))
This frother idea is a stroke of genius!! Ideal for small portions too. I'll have to remember that.
Posted by: Lien | June 29, 2008 at 04:03 AM
That picture just popped out of my reader! :)
Posted by: Maryann | June 29, 2008 at 06:47 AM
What a beautiful bowl of berries!! I am having serious Frother Envy!!!
Posted by: Katie B. | June 29, 2008 at 08:57 AM
mmmmmh lovely!
Love your new kitchen gadget too!
Hope you are feeling a little bit better, the boys offer to come and purr on you tho ;o)
Posted by: Astrid | June 29, 2008 at 09:48 AM
oooooooooooo yum I love grand marnier!!! oh and berries of course!
Posted by: Rachel@fairycakeheaven | June 29, 2008 at 09:54 AM
Nice! And, yes, the lower the fat, the more the froth - but that's kinda not the point with whipped cream, is it? ;)
I just might need to go out and get a milk frother.
Posted by: DaviMack | June 29, 2008 at 11:04 AM
Just delicious looking. I really want that!
Posted by: Lannae | June 29, 2008 at 12:49 PM
Simple, yet so tasty and Summery.
Posted by: peabody | June 29, 2008 at 12:56 PM
Berries are so good for you, and they make you smile -- so you might be taking a small break from iron, but not from healthy food!
Posted by: Lydia (The Perfect Pantry) | June 29, 2008 at 03:14 PM
Ohhh so yummy :-) and great idea with the milk frother. It's all about creativity and simplicity.
Posted by: Joanna in the kitchen | June 30, 2008 at 01:31 AM
Delicious! And beautiful photos as always. You can't go wrong with a little Grand Marnier.
Posted by: Kristi | June 30, 2008 at 08:36 AM
Great idea! And yum! I love grand marnier straight on fruit salad so in the cream would be even better!
Posted by: Emily | June 30, 2008 at 10:53 AM
Sparta, sweetie!
I have never made anything with Grand Manier. I think it's about time!
Posted by: Patricia Scarpin | June 30, 2008 at 11:15 AM
This was the first Sunday that I missed going to the farmers market and getting my "3-pack" of raspberries, strawberries and blackberries! Dang, I'll have to try again in a few weeks.
Sparta!
Posted by: Mrs. L | June 30, 2008 at 01:25 PM
What a handy little gadget! The berries look yummy and Grand Marnier sounds delicously fresh and decadent at the same time. The little dish is lovely.
Posted by: Glenna | July 02, 2008 at 07:31 PM
We'd like to invite you to participate in our July berry recipe contest. All competitors will be placed on our blogroll, and the winner will receive a fun prize! Please email me, haleyglasco@gmail.com, if you're interested. Feel free to check out our blog for more details: http://blog.keyingredient.com/2008/06/06/key-ingredient-cooks-kitchen-recipe-contest/
Thanks,
Haley
KI Blogger
Posted by: Haley | July 29, 2008 at 01:23 PM