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. ... Read More
Strawberry Cupcakes with Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting
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 ... Read More
Strawberry-Frangipane Tart
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, ... Read More
