I have lost count of the number of quarts of strawberries we've eaten so far this summer. If it's true that you are what you eat, then I am on the verge of actually becoming a strawberry. We grow beautiful strawberries in our garden, but the squirrels steal them, so I buy mine from local farmers, which is just fine by me. Before we ate the last quart, I managed to stop munching on them long enough to do a still life shoot. I could seriously take photos of these little gems all day. I believe they are among the most photogenic of all foods. The backdrop of the top shot is the inside of a vintage picnic hamper. It's the loveliest shade of forest green--just right as a shadowbox. The white berry basket is one I bought on sale at Anthropologie last week. Maybe they still have some left . . .
We have just been enjoying the berries fresh with Greek yogurt or a little light cream--or straight out of the box, but I do love them in baked goods, too, so I thought I'd share a link to one of my favorite summertime treats: strawberry-rhubarb crisp. This one's from Ina Garten, and I've made it a few times. Pure heaven!
And here's a recipe that I'll definitely be trying; this one's from Gena Hamshaw at Food52. It's a vegan strawberry vanilla coconut ice cream. I feel like I need to make it before the season is completely over. Maybe it's time to invest in an ice-cream maker!!! If you have one that you love, please let me know the brand. :)
If you live in the US, hope you've been having a joyous and relaxing Fourth of July weekend filled with firecrackers and, what else, strawberry shortcake.
Back with more summer treats soon, chickadees! xo Gigi
Stunning color. So very nice Gigi!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Diana! xo
DeleteBeautiful photos! I don't often make ice cream but I use my vitamix to make it. It's a very versatile kitchen appliance
ReplyDeleteThat's a great idea, Linda! So many people I know have a Vitamix and love it. Maybe it's time for me to get one.
DeleteYour art work is magic, and I love your writing style along with the links to the recipes. I have the ice cream maker for the Kitchen Aid. Once I figure out who I am again, I will get on making ice cream for the summer!!
ReplyDeleteAw, thanks so much, Carolyn! I could easily get the ice cream maker for my Kitchen Aid. I think I will!!! xo
DeleteI love strawberries. Strawberry season is short here - March to mid May. Then it's too hot for them to grow and they spoil really quickly. They really are very photogenic; beautiful in every way.
ReplyDeleteI love the shot inside the picnic basket, what a great idea!
ReplyDeleteI do love your strawberry photos. That first one is fantastic! Also love strawberries and get so excited every year when the local ones become available. I have a Cuisanart ice cream maker and it works just fine.
ReplyDeleteWow! it's been a long time. Glad I found you again. yvonne
ReplyDeleteYour photos are absolutely beautiful. Strawberries and cream is a staple afternoon snack around here for my two girls, and for me with the addition of a cup of coffee.
ReplyDeleteKeri