So far we've made one strawberry pie, 12 jars of jam, 15 pounds are waiting in the freezer for smoothies, several pounds were simply eaten fresh, and then there was the overstuffed plate of chocolate covered strawberries for breakfast as we headed out thrifting last weekend (eaten in the car at 7:30 am, it's nice to be a grown-up and make these sort of decisions for yourself... and your children!). Because when you have freshly picked strawberries on hand as well as some of your favorite chocolate, naturally they should come together. Should I defend the breakfast part of it though? Hmmm... I bet there is no need, you all understand these things.
Another big trip to the farm is in order still, next week sometime. I should make another double batch of jam and we could use another 50 pounds in the freezer. Oh yes, I wanted to make and can some strawberry sauce/syrup for ice cream and yogurt as well. I need to locate a recipe for that... do you have one I should know about?
I'm off to cozy-up with my sewing machine for the next 72 hours, this is a Farmers Market weekend for me. I hope to stop back in tomorrow. And by the way, I really love how I can come here and carry on and make lists about what is in my pantry and freezer, discuss my sewing plans for the weekend, take a momentary stand on my soap box du jour, or talk about the latest and greatest method I discovered to shine my shoes... and you all give me the space and support to do that. This virtual playground for creative minds and curious souls is such a fascinating place to hang out. Thanks for being here with me.
