Strawberries and Cream in Winter

Thanks Superbowl. A Giants win and new playlist material:

If only she moved like this Sunday

(At least her dancers did)

I can't believe she wasn't on my playlist to begin with!!

A work out like that, deserves a sweet treat. Although this is about training for a race, I am cook. I cannot help but post about food sometimes.  Eating well is important to success.

Fruit is refreshing and vitamin-packed; I use it as a mid-day pick up snack.

Make your tasteless winter berries better with this recipe, high in antioxidants, vitamins, hydration and natural sweetener honey with Vanilla Berries + Winter Fruit with Honey Goat Cheese Whip . Goat cheese can be enjoyed by lactose-free and lactose loving people alike and its natural sharpness compliment the fruit. It is a healthier alternative to whipped cream.

 Not a goat cheese fan? Here are some other options:

Ice cream

Yogurt

Milk

Coconut Cream

Nuts

Vanilla Berries + Winter Fruit with Honey Goat Cheese Whip

Berries:

-1 Pint, Strawberries

-1 Pint, Blueberries

-1 Mandarin Orange, peeled slices removed from membrane

-1c. Pineapple chunks, preferably fresh

-1 Pint, Raspberries

-2 Vanilla Beans, scraped

-1/4tsp. ground cinnamon (or to taste)

-1/4tsp. Sea Salt

-Unfiltered Honey, to taste (go local for best flavors) OR maple syrup, to taste

Toss all ingredients together. Let stand 10 minutes. Strain, jar, and refrigerate.

Goat Cheese Whip:

-8oz. soft, plain Goat Cheese, brought to room temperature

-2tbsp. (or to taste) Honey

-Splash, orange juice

-2tsp. Crushed Pink peppercorn (or more!)

-Salt, to taste

Crumble goat cheese into bowl. Add Honey and orange juice. With electric mixer, beat until soft.

Fold in pink peppercorns and salt

Place desired amount on top of a bowl of vanilla berries and enjoy!