I have several bags of clothes and shoes sitting by my front door waiting to be donated, and counting. Still a few more drawers wait to be inspected and edited. Then I will be done with spring cleaning…and with not much more of spring left to spare. I’ve been cleaning out cabinets all over my house […]
Fresh Strawberry (Mini) Pies
May 7, 2012 by 39 Comments
My usually-lonely cup of tea has company this morning. I’m having strawberries for breakfast–they’re plump and bursting with the freshness of spring. This is a better start to the morning than I normally have (I rarely eat breakfast) and I can almost feel an extra skip in my step. My raspberry jam-glazed […]
Strawberry Cupcakes with Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting
June 28, 2011 by 46 Comments
The only trace of my nephew’s and nieces’ visit is a swimming pool still littered with pool toys, flippers, goggles and floating loungers. The last few days were a whirlwind of activity as we tried to squeeze in as much fun as possible until their departure this past Sunday. We were tired at the […]
Strawberry-Frangipane Tart
April 29, 2011 by 35 Comments
As early/mid April to late June is the peak harvest time for strawberries here in northern California, the fruits–which are actually a member of the rose family–abound. Strawberries belong to the Rosaceae family, as do apples, pears, quinces, peaches, plums, cherries, apricots, blackberries and raspberries. I’m not certain how accurate this is but the […]
