Strawberry Rhubarb Granita - an Easy Summer Treat

Granita is a Mediterranean frozen-fruit dessert. 

Similar to sorbet, but with a crystalline texture, it's one

of the easiest Summer time desserts you can make. 

You can use any fresh fruit you like, but I

wanted to use the ones currently in season.

For us, those are strawberries and rhubarb.

Strawberry Rhubarb Granita

1 cup of thinly sliced fresh rhubarb

1/2 cup of granulated sugar

8 cups of fresh strawberries, hulled 

2 tbs of lemon juice (optional) 

Instructions

- Combine rhubarb, strawberries, water, and sugar in medium saucepan

- Cook over medium-high 8 to 9 min, or until rhubarb is soft
- Remove from heat and pour through a strainer into a bowl

- Use a spoon to press down as much liquid through strainer; discard pulp

- Allow to cool and place in a freezer safe container, cover with plastic wrap

- Freeze until firm (about 5 hours)

- Before serving, let stand at room temperature for 5 min; scrape down length of dish with a spoon, forming icy flakes and scoop into bowls

- Granita will keep well for at least a week

I love these pretty wooden spoons and how versatile they are. 

For these, I simply drew a little pink chevron pattern to coordinate. 

I have also used them to make my herb markers (here).

Some of you had asked where I got them from,

which I answered in the comment thread, but just

in case you missed it, here is the link.   

Thank you so much for dropping by. 

much love,

Summer Daisies...and a Winner

Its appearance delicate and sweet, yet 
strong and resilient to the hot Summer sun. 

Wild and free but at the same time tame and meek. 

Such great contrast in such a small 
flower, the wild Daisy of Summer. 

 The kiddies picked some wild Daisies 

for me last week and I couldn't resist taking

 some photos while the sun was shining. 

I love buying fresh flowers, staging and taking 
photos of them.  But I love it even more when the flowers are free 

and especially if  they were picked by my children.
  

They make such a sweet and easy 

centrepiece for a Summer table, don't you think?

 While I really like wild Daisies, I most definitely am in love with Summer. 

Last week I also shared a centrepiece 
made of wild flowers, which you can see here. 
Do you have a favourite wild flower?

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit. 

I wish you a beautiful day.

much love,

I also want to announce the winner 
of the MIKASA Aliza Teal set....

Tracey - Flower Girl

Congrats Tracey!  

I will be sending you an email letting you know you won! 

A little busy...

 For those who do not follow me on FB or Instagram, please 

let me introduce to you the newest member of our little family...

 Our brand new 

Australian Shepherd, 

Brody...

 We drove 8 hours to get him and surprise the kiddies after school. 

Needless to say, they are crazy over this little guy and so am I. 

I didn't realize having a brand new puppy would 

be like having a newborn and a toddler all at once.

So I hope you excuse the lack of posts this week as I try to 

keep this little guy from having an accident inside our house. 

Have a lovely day!

much love,

 

The Inspiration Gallery Features...

I have to tell you guys that each and every week, there are so many beautiful links that it's getting harder and harder to only pick a few, having said that, here are only a small sample of your talent...

Thank you so much for linking up with us and helping us inspire others. 

We have some exciting news for The Inspiration Gallery and hope to share with you next week.!

Vintage Patriotic Decor via The Golden Sycamore

How to Beef Up your Baseboard via Love Pomegranate House

Duncan Phyfe Table and Chairs via The Golden Sycamore

DIY Wire art Display via Liz Marie Blog

Summer Burlap and Canvas Sailboat Pillow via Confessions of a Plate Addict

Vintage Nursery via Rain on a Tin Roof

DIY Chevron Storage Container via My {DIY} Habits

DIY Rug Ottoman via Teal and Lime

Kitchen Reveal via Shabby Love

DIY Burp Cloths via Cherished Bliss

Garden Tablescape via Common Ground

Under the Sea Party via Clean and Scentsible

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Seagull acrylic painting 

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Healthy fudgecicles 

Father's day gift ideas

DYI rustic wood frame

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