It looks like summer weather has finally arrived. We’ve been teased with it here in Pennsylvania since March, but at last I think it’s here to stay.
I’ve been picking fresh strawberries by the handful for a few weeks now, but this is an example of what I’ve been picking every morning for the past few days. The picture doesn’t really show that this is a 3-quart bowl.
We’ve also been eating salads with our fresh lettuce, and are anxiously waiting for beans, tomatoes, corn, broccoli, cucumbers, blueberries, raspberries, cherries and, eventually, apples.
I think being an historical fiction author has made me realize how important it is to be a good steward of the land. I don’t use any pesticides or fertilizers of any kind, so I know what I’m eating is fresh and natural.
The best part is going outside every morning to see what Mother Earth made for us overnight.
Jessica James
Wow! You have truly made me “green” with envy over your bountiful garden! What’s your favorite way to use those gorgeous strawberries?
My favorite way is to cut them up and throw half a tub of Cool Whip on them 🙂
I really should make some shortcake one of these days.
Sweet and simple : ) I like to slice them and add some sugar so that they will be really juicy. Then I head to the Dairy Queen for some pints of vanilla soft serve. I love those strawberries on that frozen custard : )
Yum! That sounds great!