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It wouldn't be summer in Oregon without a bowl of red, ripe strawberries or a luscious dessert of strawberry shortcake. If apple pie is the icon of the good life for America , then strawberry shortcake highlights the heritage of Oregonians.

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Recipes courtesy of Gingerich Farms Products, Inc.

1 tbsp butter
2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
1/4 cup sugar
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
4 scoops vanilla ice cream

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the strawberry halves, sugar and balsamic vinegar. Cook until the strawberries are heated through and darkened to a ruby red.

Place scoops of ice cream into dessert bowls or stemmed glasses. Spoon strawberries over the ice cream and serve. Serves 4.

Submitted by D Williamson - Milwaukie, Oregon.