Strawberry Sophistication ~ A Healthy Alternative for Valentine's Day

It can seem like we never get a break from temptation when the stores are marketing decadent chocolates for Valentine's Day before we have digested Thanksgiving and Christmas. Manzanita, who authors the insightful, Wanna Buy a Duck commented yesterday on temptation and it sort of pulled me back...more like yanked me back to the reality that there really are delicious alternatives. It just so happens that Rick's favorite flavor is strawberry and there is just no shortage of inspiration for beautiful, sophisticated and delicious ways to prepare and display this sweet little fruit.

Of course we can go with a mini version of the original strawberry shortcake. 

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Cristina Ferrarre arranged a trio of deliciously large sweet ripe strawberries dipped in a rich dark chocolate and garnished with delicate pink tipped rose petals within a decorative ring of chocolate sauce.

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Lori of All That Splatters prepared this elegant plate of strawberry covered crepes. I might add a swirl of whipped cream...just cause :-). But what a nice alternative to the cream filled crepes, no? Yes. :-)

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Taste of Home delivers this little cheesecake filled strawberry that is just enough to fill your sweet tooth and elegant enough to serve for a romantic dinner.

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And if you want to go all out healthy and still have a beautiful presentation, take a look at Naomi's of Baker's Royale Fruit Filled Strawberries.

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The possibilities are only limited by your imagination. I am imagining a sweet little strawberry nestled in a puddle of fruit puree and garnished with a swirl of flavored pink whipped cream. What are you imagining? :-)

Remember, February is Heart Smart Month ♥

♥ Blessings, Janet ♥