strawberries' slow goodbye and a favorite pea

Strawberry season is quickly coming to a close. And I find myself racing around to be sure I've made all my strawberry favorites--shortcake, a pie, a batch of jam. They've even become a regular part of my breakfast--on top of cereal, in yogurt or just plain. I'm sure my children will mourn the passing of strawberry season, especially the youngest in my crew, who eats them by the chubby fist-full.

So today, for me, it's one more batch of jam--to be sure I have enough to make it through the winter months, with a little extra to pass around to friends.

You will still be able to find strawberries at the market this weekend, but I recommend you get there early to guarantee yourself a box before they are gone.

You'll also be able to find sugar snap peas at the market this weekend, too. Here's a great little article that talks about the snap pea--a cross between English peas and snow peas. My favorite part about the snap pea is that the whole thing is edible and can be popped into your mouth for a sweet, crisp, healthy snack.

Here are two new recipes that just might entice you to pick up a bunch of the snap peas at the market this weekend:
Sugar Snap Peas with Toasted Almonds
Sugar Snap Peas with Sesame

And remember, be sure to check out the sidebar on our blog for a complete list of what you'll find in season now at the market!

See you there!!