Marinated fruit with whipped is a crowd pleasing, seasonal treat.  I love fresh cherries and great quality frozen cherries (or jarred cherries amarenna) can always be at the ready for a quick sweet treat.  The recipe below works really well for any seasonal fruit – strawberries, blueberries, peaches, and pineapple to name just a few.

Whipped cream seems to be a strangely intimidating technique – often accompanied by questions and anxiety about the whipping along with dread of labor-intensive struggle and complete lack of seasoning.  I promise, whipped cream is simple and straight forward.  A little sugar and a pinch of salt along with the right tools for the job will change your life.  And by the way, any leftovers can be refrigerated and given a little reviving whip the next day if needed.  Adding the pinch of salt to whipped cream enhances the sweet and creamy flavors.