I generally make this with strawberries and then transition to raspberries, blueberries and then cherries. I prefer mint with the raspberries and thyme with the cherries, but like all things it is a matter of personal preference.

• 1 qt strawberries
• ¼ tsp vanilla
• ¼ C honey
• 5 leaves basil
• 3 grinds of black pepper
• pinch of salt
• vanilla ice cream

1. Wash and hull the strawberries and place in the bowl of a food processor
2. Add the vanilla, honey, black pepper and salt
3. Just before serving pulse the berries to make a chunky sauce
4. Spoon over the vanilla ice cream and garnish with torn basil leaves