Good Morning!

I stayed up way too late tinkering with the blog last night and it looks like a very busy morning. I wrote the following poem when I was catering private parties for the US Open in Pinehurst, North Carolina. I cooked breakfast each morning and had a break before dinner preparation which left a little time for writing poetry. I've followed with a simple recipe for chocolate-dipped strawberries. Bon Appetit!


There are four basic food groups: milk chocolate, dark chocolate, white chocolate, and chocolate truffles.
~Author Unknown


Sunny-Side Up

Now rise and shine, my sleepy head,
let's have some fun breakfast in bed.
I'll serve you up cafe au lait,
infused with smiles to start your day.

Just woken up, those sleepy eyes,
that sparkle bright at my surprise-
you see this dish and lick your lips,
served right on time by swaying hips.

Perhaps a toast from your French maid,
who plotted as your dreams were laid-
Melons are ripe this time of year,
and plentiful how 'bout it dear?
One whipped omlette made fresh for you,
with ham and cheese, red peppers too!

One yellow rose adorns your plate,
Tomorrow, Love?...You have a date!



Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries

1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3 tablespoons heavy cream
12 long-stemmed strawberries

Melt the chocolate and cream together in a bowl set over simmering water until just melted. Stir and remove from the heat. Dip each strawberry in the chocolate and set aside on waxed or parchment paper to dry.