Strawberry bliss
Berries aren’t forever, and our somewhat local strawberry fields have nearly reached picking limits at the close of their strawberry season. We managed to find a few Texas strawberries just in time this week at Sweet Berry Farm in Marble Falls. The berries provide plenty of reason to be thankful, but what I really appreciate is Sweet Berry Farm’s candor […]
Packaged for convenience?
It seems as if strawberries have arrived on the local Austin scene in great quantities this week. When I lived a short hop from the California strawberry fields in Salinas, I appreciated the convenience of hand-picking on market days. Picking your own strawberries may not add up to total convenience, but there’s a convenience to selecting […]
Browsing at Sprouts
Sparkling clean and still new in town, Sprouts is the latest in markets to sprout up around Austin. The Sunset Valley location offers a fair selection, which drew me in along with this week’s special . . . strawberries at 99 cents per pound. I found a few well-priced staples as well as a new temptation – fig […]
Topanga Tart
Topanga Tart Gather your favorite fresh fruit and turn it into a tart for a perfect imperfect summer dessert. This Cookery’s been on-again-off-again during summer travels, but I folded this tart together while we were away in California. When you can make yourself at home in someone’s home, that’s a pleasure. And when you’re welcome […]
Strawberry Strategy . . . Cubed
From a friend of The Cookery’s across Austin: Here’s a quick flavor favor for strawberry lovers: “I probably mentioned already that with this glut of wonderful strawberries, I’m whizzing them in the blender by the pound, pouring them into an ice-cube tray (1 lb. = 1 tray) , freezing them, then packing them in a freezer Baggie for smoothies […]
Strawberry price chop
Strawberries at 88 cents per pound? Sun Harvest? I’m confirming this local Austin price chop, and if I’m not too late, The Cookery will be stocking up on fresh berries (per customer limitations). Any room in your freezer?
Spin This . . . Spinach Salad
Thinking of lightening your plate now that the days are warmer? Try this spin on spinach salad. Thanks, Carla! Spinach Strawberry Salad 1 bag rinsed fresh baby spinach (9 ounces) 1 cup cleaned and sliced strawberries 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon raspberry preserves 1 tablespoon light sour cream 1 teaspoon dijon mustard […]