My mom is still haunted by the memories of picking strawberries on a hot sunny day with me laying on her back whining to go home. (Well, so she says!!)
I guess it didn't damage her too much because she still enjoys picking strawberries with Wendy and I (and now my little rug rats.) I think she was inwardly hoping that they would lay and roll on my back crying.
My grandaddy always has a beautiful garden (Wendy got his green thumb, I did not). So I am very thankful he shares his hard work with his family.The boys and I went to pick strawberries in his garden the other day and it became a race against Knox and I.
I could not pick and hide the strawberries fast enough. He ate everything from dirt, stems, leaves and I think he got a little bit of strawberry in there as well. Actually, I know he did because he had red juice stains from his head to his toes! I can't say I blame him though, strawberries straight from the garden are the best.
I loved having my happy little helpers out there with me. They didn't want to miss out on any of it. They helped me pick, wash and cap them.
I have lots of ideas of what I want to do with these strawberries. Of course Scotty had a fresh strawberry milkshake that night. I am planning to make some freezer jam as well.
Any other new ideas of what I could do with these fresh strawberries?
Have you ever made the shortcake recipe on the back of the bisquick box? It's not angel food cake, but more of a sweet biscut (how a shortcake should be in my opinion)! You can do them from scratch, but the bisquick method is super easy and almost as good. I love how uneven they bake when you just lump the dough on the cookie sheet. These strawberries and some home-made sweetened whipped cream would make a beautiful dessert, or if you have a sweet tooth like mine, just skip supper and have this for your meal :-)
ReplyDeleteMy mom makes the shortcake from scratch. I do not have patience for scratch so I will try the bisquick way. Thanks! I agree this would be better than any supper. Maybe it will be our Sunday Lunch tomorrow. Thanks
ReplyDeleteyou can send some my way!
ReplyDeleteI learned how to make strawberry pie this year! Its extra delicious with fresh strawberries!! :)
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