I finally made it strawberry picking to Homestead Farm on Sunday. It was a week later than I wanted, and I went on Sunday (as opposed to Friday!), but I think it worked out even better than last year! The berries were nicer this year, and there were fewer holes (from worms? who knows! but I don't want to eat it) and there were still tons of delicious berries as far as I could see! I was sure the field would be picked clean by Sunday...I was wrong!
Pick your own went for $1.99/pound, and considering the amount of quality berries I got, I thought this was a really good price. They had some pre-picked strawberries, and it was ~$5/quart...but those berries were pretty sad looking, so pick your own seemed to be the way to go.
After picking, we paid and they have a stand of food where I got a strawberries and cream smoothie. I asked what the cream was and she said it was ice cream!! So, really I had a delicious, fresh strawberry milkshake :D
After picking we had a cookout and strawberry shortcake!!! I use the recipe on the Bisquick box, except I increase the sugar from 3 tablespoons to half a cup :D And I used oil instead of butter. mmmm....
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Strawberry Picking!!!
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Nice recipe mods, more sugar is always a well placed item. I'm still working through all the Strawberry products - as I had some Sorbet tonight...since I have like 18 quarts left.
Btw, you ought to check out the farmers market at the Kingstown Plaza area on Friday afternoons - tons of good things to cook with.
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Eat your heart out, and while you're at it, try one of my delicious shortcakes
so cute!
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