Summer in a Bowl
April 23, 2008 at 8:52 am | In Uncategorized |
now let me tell you, I’m no fan of summer: having 100F [and more] temperatures beat you down for at least 6 months is not my idea of fun, nor will it ever be.
but of course, the positive aspect in all this, because you have to find one somewhere, is that with summer comes a bountiful of amazingly ripe and deliciously sweet fruit, and it’s already starting here.
I got the pineapple on sale at Vons, same as the organic strawberries, and I was expecting to be blown away by these more than I would be by the organic kiwi fruit bought at Trader Joe’s.
I was wrong! I like kiwis to be not too ripe at all [contrary to my bananas], and these ones? they taste like blueberries! what a lovely burst of flavor it is when you bite into a piece…
I’m glad the crisper drawer is packed full of these because I will be working on them in no time at all.
and yes, the pineapple and strawberries were good too, but I might not dive into them at the same time as His Highness The Kiwi so as not to have it make them pale in comparison.
sidenote, but I’ve been having the banana pecan barley pudding from ED&BV for breakfast these last few days, and it packs a punch of energy that lasts through the morning, if you ever want to have something other than oatmeal or whatever you have for b-fast.
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Such a nice picture, really shows that good aspect of summer! I know what you mean, though, too many super-hot days are no good at all.
Comment by Bonnie — April 23, 2008 #
What a lovely picture with those gorgeous colours! I love red and I love strawberries..such a pity here it is a bad weather ..I can’t enjoy this spring as much as i would love to!!
But I enjoy reading your post and that makes my day!
Silvia
Comment by Silvia — April 23, 2008 #
What a stunning picture! Fruit is so beautiful and I feel like I can smell it… aww I want that bowl in front of me now!
Comment by Lizzy — April 23, 2008 #
Really nice picture! I want some strawberries now, they’re not available that easily over here. You’ve inspired me to go and have a nice fruit bowl lunch!
Comment by Lovliebutterfly — April 23, 2008 #
Those look so delicious! I can’t wait for the strawberries to ripen here in Maine.
Comment by Avery Yale Kamila — April 23, 2008 #
Okay so last night, I had a bowl of kiwi slices, strawberries, and mango (with is yellow, like pineapple!!) - you’re photograph brought back my delicious memories of last night!!! :0D
Comment by VeggieGirl — April 23, 2008 #
I miss fresh strawberries… those look delicious! Well, I guess one of the perks of the Finnish summer is that it’s never too long (nor too hot) to beat you down - I hadn’t thought of it that way before! A hot summer around here means a week of maybe about 75 degrees F.
Comment by Anni — April 23, 2008 #
Beautiful strawberries! Good fruit probably is the only thing I enjoy about the warm (hot!) weather months.
Comment by Leigh — April 23, 2008 #
100 degrees 6 months a year?? Ouch!!
Good thing there’s nice refreshing fruit to keep you cool. =)
Comment by Romina — April 23, 2008 #
maybe not exactly 100 every single day of those 6 months, but not too far from it, Romina. yuck!
Anni: I shouldn’t complain because even though the heat lasts for a long time over here, we still have the [un-environmentally friendly] AC to keep us cool.
great minds? they really think alike, Liz.
Avery: hurry up, Maine!
thank you for taking the time to comment, everyone!
Comment by Celine — April 23, 2008 #
That looks so delicious! So nice and refreshing and summery!
Comment by geektress — April 23, 2008 #
Yeah, I tend to have oatmeal for breakfast almost every day… I’ll have to try the pudding to switch things up. Your fruit salad look great; I actually made one for lunch that has mint and lemon juice in it. Can’t wait for lunchtime now :)
Comment by magpie — April 23, 2008 #
Your photos are always so yummy-looking! And sometimes there’s nothing better than fresh fruit salad!
Comment by DJ — April 23, 2008 #
That is mouthwatering! And I’m with you: hot weather sucks. Big time. But there is nothing like *real* fruit!
Comment by Tami — April 23, 2008 #
Oh my, that looks AMAZING!
Comment by Melisser — April 25, 2008 #