1 pt Strawberries with stems on
-(preferably a
Long-stemmed variety),
-washed and
Patted dry
4 oz Semisweet chocolate
1 tb Cooking oil

Spread strawberries on a working surface with
wax-paper-covered tray nearby. You will also need one
or two bamboo skewers or other picks.

In the top of a double boiler over hot water, melt the
chocolate with the cooking oil, stirring to mix
thoroughly. (The cooking oil will add a beautiful
shine to the completed sweet.) Place melted chocolate
near working surface, but keep chocolate warm.

One at a time, insert the skewer in the stem end of a
strawberry and dip into the chocolate. Lift out and
shake any excess chocolate back into the pot. Place
the strawberry on the wax paper and continue with the
remaining berries. The strawberries should set for
about 10 minutes before being served.

Chocolate-dipped strawberries can be refrigerated for
up to 24 hours, during which time the chocolate will
harden.