Not exact matches
So
when Asheley and I picked a small arsenal of
strawberries a few weeks back from the local
organic farm, I knew immediately what I was going to make.
That's why
when awesome sales come along like Whole Foods Market's one day only sale on
organic strawberries, I quickly go through my repertoire of recipes to use the items on.
Note: Since
strawberries are one of the items on the EWG's Dirty Dozen list (meaning they contain a high amount of pesticides), be sure to buy
organic and preferably local
when berries are in season.
* 1 quart
strawberries, preferably local (
when trimmed and sliced, you should have about 3 heaping cups of
strawberries; use more for an even fruitier drink, or consider using both roasted and fresh
strawberries in this recipe) * 4 tablespoons
organic sugar, plus more to taste * 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract * pinch of fine or coarse sea salt * juice of 1 - 2 limes (or lemons)- I suggest trying it with the smaller amount before adding more * handful of fresh basil (I used Thai basil from my garden) or mint * ice cubes: about 10, or to taste
Notes: This was originally going to be a raspberry pistachio crumb cake, but
when I got 6 pounds of
organic strawberries for $ 4 at the farmers market the other day, I decided I had to go the
strawberry route.
So
when my friend Melissa said she and her family were planning on going to Berry Patch Farms to pick
organic strawberries this weekend and wanted to know if anyone wanted to join them, I was chomping at the bit.
When Lake Forest School District 67 could not stock low - fat
strawberry milk for a short span this fall — leaving students with a choice of plain, chocolate or
organic milk — several parents voiced concerns that kids might miss the daily serving of calcium, a district spokeswoman said.
Just try to eat
organic when consuming foods listed on the Environmental Working Group's Dirty Dozen (Plus) list: apples, bell peppers, blueberries, celery, cucumbers, grapes, lettuce, imported nectarines, peaches, potatoes, spinach, and
strawberries.
When purchasing
strawberries, be sure to purchase
organic.
When looking for
strawberries, look for local and
organic berries.