The phone call goes like this...my friend owns a farmers market..
Friend ..." Is Mingalingadingdong there?" (that's what she call me!! her extension of my nickname Ming)
Me... "this is she"
Friend... " Yeah I know its you" " Do you want strawberries"
Me... " sure ...wait ... how many?"
Friend... " I dont know 2-3 flats...you have to use them today"
Me... " What!!! what the HE&% am I going to do with that many strawberries"
Friend... " Shut up your fine, come and get them"
Me ..."Ok see you in a few"
And that's what I did yesterday, ALL DAY!!! ... Can you say Jam and strawberry rhubarb crumble ..recipes to follow.
Strawberry Rhubarb Crumble ...this is an "about" recipe
2 containers strawberries cut in half
1 bunch Rhubarb about 4 stalks cut into pieces 1/2 inch
1 and half cup raw sugar
2 tsp vanilla
Mix these all together in a baking dish
For the crumble...
1 stick butter melted
about 3/4 to 1 cup brown sugar ..I have been using organic and it swear it adds to the flavor!!
3/4 cup rolled oats
3 to 4 tbs. flour
mix together and spread onto fruit mixture bake at 350 for about 45 minutes or until bubbly
Serve with ice cream and enjoy!!
Here is a peek of what I've been creating lately...these are micro mini flowers made with Habu textiles merino held double on a size 10 crochet hook.
The baby bib prototype is coming together well...I am a little slow on it but life has been a bit wonderfully busy. But, it looks like some catch up time is on its way ... that is unless I get another call from my friend... from the market... telling me to shut up and getup there!!! She tends to do this often and I have to say I love it!!! or do I???? ;-)
What is your favorite strawberry recipe? I could use some!!
Mingalingadingdong
Lucky you!! I just bought berries at the store and was kind of disappointed that they came from California, given that I live in NJ and we have awesome local berries. Oh well, they'll do for tonight's dessert of Almond Cornmeal Strawberry Shortcakes!
ReplyDeleteAre you in northern nj .. I'm down south and ours are just coming in . That dessert sounds delicious !
ReplyDeleteHello sweet Donna! Oh, what fun you and your friend have! The strawberries look delicious and yes, that is the biggest one I have seen! I love strawberries! Your crochet flower is gorgeous and I love the yarn you used, pretty threads too! Enjoy your strawberries lovely friend! Love, Paula
ReplyDeleteThanks Paula! I am having a lot of fun with the crocheted flowers too!!
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Yummy post - I'm glad someone else likes to take photos of food. :) Those berries remind me of growing up. My mom used to wake us up very very early on the first day of summer vacation to go and pick strawberries. The freezer jam we enjoyed all year made it all worthwhile!
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DeleteI dying to take a food styling workshop ... Food is tricky to photograph .. What a great memories with your mom !
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LOve strawberries! I have been just eating them with watermelon. Two of my favorites!! Pretty crochet flower!! have a great week! xo Heather
ReplyDeleteYup strawberries and watermelon are my thing too Heather!!
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I am probably way late on strawberry recipes, but here are a few favs:
ReplyDeleteStrawberrys with Balsamic Vinegar (ina Garten)
Strawberry Vinegrette
Smoothies!
BTW you and your friend conversation sound a lot like me and my besties. :)
Andi
DeleteWe have a specialty olive oil and vinegar store near us and I get their 18 yr old balsamic .. It's like candy .. I completely forgot bout the whole strawberry and balsamic thing !!! I I wish you could come to one of our knitting nights ... You would totally fit in !