Our moms seem to have their favorite fruit salad that either they created or was passed down in the family, such as fresh fruit mixed in fresh sweetened whipped cream. Some call that ambrosia – but, it has never been my favorite. Recently, some relatives were coming over – with very short notice – and I needed a dessert. One of the relatives does not eat sweets; however, he loves fruit. So, the creativity was inspired. I chilled and drained Mandarin oranges, peach slices, fresh blueberries and fresh cherries (no pits, please). Then, I very gently tossed the fresh fruit in a minimal amount of poppy seed dressing. Next, prepare a trifle bowl by lining the clear sides of the bowl with very thin slices of oranges. Fill the trifle bowl with the extraordinary fruit collection. Wow! The color is enticing and the taste is fruitfully divine for good times with drop-in relatives…© Kelly McBride Loft