Strawberries

In an unusual departure for the DD, I’ve decided to focus on something that isn’t cheese-laden or loaded with carbs. The big trend in eating these days is eating seasonally and locally, which luckily for us means STRAWBERRIES!!! I was reminded this weekend at an organic sidewalk market that strawberries are officially in season and I couldn’t be happier, as they are my most favorite fruit in the world. Strawberries are certainly a local food- anyone who has ever been to the east end of Long Island knows that (they even have a strawberry festival- it’s awesome). Also, I’m reminded of being in the countryside outside of Bogota, Colombia at a farm where this chick grows insanely large, organic berries and makes her own cream….it was one of the most fantastic things I’ve ever eaten. Additionally, strawberry shortcake happens to be one of my favorite desserts as well as my favorite 80s cartoon character (besides She-Ra, Princess of Power and Jem. 3-way tie). So celebrate this seasonal delight and go buy some fresh ones over the next couple of weeks because they really do taste best at this time of year.