15 Days to Spring!
If you’ve been reading this blog this week, you know I have it – Spring Fever. Spring fever has appeared in love poems, stories and medical literature. There have even scientific studies to try to define it and it’s symptoms. Personally, I don’t need a scientific study. I know the signs for me
Needing (yes needing) to be outside.
Finding myself daydreaming about blooming flowers.
Humming “It’s a Beautiful World” as I sweep the porch.
Craving strawberries.
Wanting to take a nap on the porch.
Planting seeds so the plants will be ready to plant in the garden.
Looking forward to daylight savings time.
Examining my feet to see if they are ready for sandal weather.
Enjoying how the sun shines in the window from a different angle.
Wanting to swing on a swing set or a porch swing.
These are just some of my symptoms. Do you have Spring fever? What are your symptoms?
Today’s Lagniappe: Strawberry Napolean
Yield: 12 servings
8 pieces phyllo dough
cooking spray
6 tbsp sugar
2 tsp sugar
3 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
2 1/2 tsp orange zest, freshly grated
3/4 cups whipped topping
4 cups strawberries, thinly sliced, about 1/4-inch thick
Preheat oven to 350 F.
Place one sheet of phyllo dough on a sheet pan, coat with cooking spray and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of sugar; repeat with remaining layers of phyllo, cooking spray and sugar. Cut the stacked dough lengthwise into 3 strips and prick all over with a fork. Bake for 30 minutes, or until golden; remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
In a mixer, beat the cheese until fluffy. Add remaining 1/4 cup of sugar, sour cream and zest, and continue to beat until light and airy; fold in the whipped topping.
Carefully place one phyllo strip on a serving dish and spread with half the cheese mixture; top with half the strawberries. Repeat with the second phyllo strip and remaining cheese and berries. Top with the third phyllo strip, slice into 12 pieces and serve.
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