Ah, summer. Does it get prettier than this?
I picked these up over the weekend and just could not decide what to do with them. Strawberry scones? Strawberry shortcake? What about strawberry shortcake cookies?
Decisions, decisions.
In the end, I cut them up like this: 
And I ate them.
Every single one.
Just like that.
So now I clearly need to go buy more strawberries, and maybe actually make something with them this time.
What will you be doing with strawberries this summer?
Ah, summer. Does it get prettier than this?
I picked these up over the weekend and just could not decide what to do with them. Strawberry scones? Strawberry shortcake? What about strawberry shortcake cookies?
Decisions, decisions.
In the end, I cut them up like this: And I ate them.
Every single one.
Just like that.
So now I clearly need to go buy more strawberries, and maybe actually make something with them this time.
What will you be doing with strawberries this summer?
I blame Ellie for this.
I saw a picture of sweet tea on her blog and oh my heavens… I don’t usually make sweet tea in the winter, so that picture was a clear sign to me that summer is here, and with it my favorite drink!
I’m the only sweet tea drinker in the house, so I make it in smaller portions. In a quart size Mason jar I put 1/2 cup sugar and one pitcher size tea bag, and fill it with cold water. Then the magic: set it in the sunshine!
I let it sit out there all day till the sugar is dissolved and the tea is nice and dark. I like it strong! Once the sun is down and it’s done, put it in the fridge to chill.
If you’re in more of a hurry, just add boiling water to the mix and let the tea steep for 15 minutes.
For something a little different steep with a tea bag and a cinnamon stick.
Serve over lots of ice and add a slice of lemon if you like. Or lime! Or orange (great tip, Jerri — I forgot that one!). Nothing beats this on a hot summer day!
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