With the 4th of July fast approaching, I thought it’s be fun to take a classic summer classic dessert, like Strawberry Shortcake, and give it a little red white & blue twist.

Summertime is picnic time! I love having easy to make and easy to eat treats that both kids and adults love whenever I go to the beach or to the park. All of the ingredients in this recipe can be carried in air-tight containers and then assembled later in disposable cups. Perfect for picnics!

For my birthday, my boyfriend got me the book “Ratio:The Simple Codes Behind The Craft of Everyday Cooking”. The author, Michael Ruhlman, lists his suggestion for the perfect ratio for quick breads, which including pancakes. Since learning the ratio, I’ve been experimenting non-stop with pancakes nearly every morning for breakfast since I got the book. This recipe is one of my favorites.