picking because I was afraid that we would miss them by the time we got back. So off the family went to pick raspberries...my favorite of all berries.
We pick at the D&K Orchards, which is halfway to Conklin, I think. It's a lovely farm with a beautiful house, pretty peacocks (kids love these) and a plethora of fruit and veggies to offer throughout the summer.
This is the house at D&K Orchards. Isn't it pretty?
Here are two of the handful of peacocks. Isn't the albino peacock interesting?Since we're on a "call list" they called early last week, thus spurring us to seek the raspberries, despite the busy schedule. Sadly, I believe they called us too early for when we arrived there weren't many rasberries that were ripe. However, I wandered around and found that their strawberries were still producing and proceeded to picked 5 or 6 quarts of strawberries! They were beautiful, red and juicy!
Now, funny thing is, I tend to forget that after picking them, I actually have to do something with them when we get home. They are not merely decor to be placed on the table.... But again I remind you (and I should've reminded myself BEFORE picking) that I had more than enough to do with regular chores and preparing for camping! So what to do?
Inspiration struck with an idea that was quick and easy...strawberry cubes! I swiped the ice cube trays from the camper and lined them up on the counter. I grabbed my trusty KitchenAid blender and dumped the strawberries in with just a little bit of sugar. I blended away and proceeded to pour the strawberries into the trays and popped them into the freezer. VIOLA!! This all took probably less than 20 minutes. Later, I popped all the strawberry cubes out and put them into a freezer bag. I plan on using these for smoothies, or even adding them to a tall glass of lemonade!
Any ways, I've included a few pictures from our days of raspberry, I mean "strawberry" picking. I hope to pick raspberries soon...
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