Thursday, June 16, 2011

Strawberry Picking

Yesterday was the perfect day to go strawberry picking.  Temperature was in the low 80's with a cool breeze.  School in our neck of the woods is still in session so the crowd was minimal.  And the strawberries were a perfect red, and taste like candy.  I must admit that picking strawberries is not my favorite amongst berry picking.  You've got to get down on your knees.  The ground is wet and muddy, and with a 6 month old in tow...there was a lot of crying.  But in about an hour we picked 16lbs of strawberries!  I've got my work load of jamming and freezing and baking.  But it's so worth it.








Strawberry shortcakes--an after dinner treat
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4 comments:

  1. The Arbuckle'sJune 17, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    we are going tomorrow to pick strawberries. they look so yummy, I can't wait!

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  2. AlisonJune 17, 2011 at 8:50 AM

    Oh, I'm like 9 different kinds of jealous! Looks like a great time. Eat some for me.
    -Al

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  3. Em RussJune 17, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    oh my gosh... so cute. The boys in the empty field eating the strawberries... mmmmm!! LOVE the picture of Abby in her crazy boots! I wish I had brought my good camera! I made ELVEN batches of jam. And you had to have had more than 16 pounds because I had almost 22 pounds and you had more than me...

    but you're right. They are like candy and almost gone at my house. Maybe we should go again!! :)

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  4. RachaelJune 21, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    Sniff, sniff - I miss Jones Family Farm so much. We love that place. So glad you got to go - was the hayride fun??

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