FITD Food: Chocolate-covered Strawberries

Chocolate and strawberries....is there a food pairing that is any better? (Okay, yes there is. Bacon. Bacon with everything.)

Chocolate-covered strawberries are like the rock stars of food: generally adored, often publicized, and easy (to make).

So, here you go:

*Ingredients

• 1 pkg strawberries
• 1/4 vegetable oil
• chocolate of your choice
• wax paper

*Ingredients are approximate.

Directions

1. In a Pyrex measuring cup, pour in the oil. Add a small handful of chocolate. 
2. Microwave about 20 seconds at a time. Stir until chocolate is melted.
3. Add more chocolate/oil as needed.
4. Dip strawberries into chocolate mixture and place on wax paper. Chill until the chocolate has hardened.

 A few notes: chocolate is fragile. If you choose to do this on the stove, use a double boiler. Make sure you don't overheat the chocolate. You want it warm. Not boiling. Stir and let sit at room temperature.

Showcase your skills by placing the berries in a cute gift box. Perfect for holidays, special occasions, or just because.

(Mine were for Mother's Day.)

Enjoy!

FITD love.

xoxo,

B

(all images courtesy of Framed In The Doorway)