okay well we're in chat talking about strawberries and i figured I'd share:
This costs $5 - $10 to make over all, and takes about 5 mins prep time, 45 mins - 90 mins wait time (not counting shopping time) and then you can have something that's similar to Strawberry shortcake:
same thing different loaf!
okay so here we go!
Your going to need:
Transportation to your Local Walmart!
1 package fresh strawberries
1/2 cup of sugar (this is more to taste so it may be more and it may be less)
1 - 2 packages of Walmart Loaf bread. (recommended flavor to boy: Vanilla, Marble, Chocolate, or Strawberry Marble)
1 - 2 quart storage container that seals
a working fridge
a sharp knife
a stirring sppon
okay so the loaves I'm speaking of are these:
www.walmart.com/search/search-ng.do?ic=16_0&Find=Find&search_constraint=976759&search_query=loaf+cake&facet=brand%3AThe+Bakery+At+Wal-Mart&_refineresult=true&cat_id=976759
buy 1 - 2 packages, then make sure you get strawberries, and sugar if you need it. the real kind that's good sweet and fattening.
bring it all home, wash your strawberries, allow them to dry or dry them yourself. slice them up, doesn't hafta be evenly but that's always nicer to me.
put them in the storage container, and then grab your sugar, begin to lightly coat the strawberries on top with a coating of sugar.
STOP once they are covered. at this point you want to grab a spoon and stir them well. The sugar will seep into the strawberries, and make a "goo"/"marmalade"/"syrup" what ever you want to call it. Add sugar as needed but remember to stir. Make sure at this point you are constantly tasting it. Too much sugar and you end up with "natural koolaid crack juice" too little and it's very tart.
once you have the flavor you like, continue to stir for about 2 mins.
once your done, cover your strawberries, and put both them and the cake in the fridge. These cakes are VERY soft, and fall apart easily, for them to be "wet" it's better if they are chilled when serving. but that too is a preference.
got back every 15 mins or so and re-stir. make sure all the sugar gradual are good and mixed with the juice.
after 45 mins, you should be ready to go, the longer you wait, the more "goo/marmalade/syrup" you have
the end result is what you saw above and is very tasty, and EASY to make. I would allow a 7 year old to make this, though i would watch with the sugar, and do the cutting myself.
anyone is welcome to add a recipe if they'd like! the more the merrier! and if you happen to make it and can, please post your pics as well! Additionally you can do this with any cake, but this is the easier and best i've tried so far!