Happy Friday!
My Freedom for today is Strawberries.
I loveee strawberries and anything strawberry flavored. I tend to go a little overboard when strawberries are in season but they’re just an amazing snack packed with an abundance of nutrients as outlined here: https://www.eatright.org/food/vitamins-and-supplements/nutrient-rich-foods/the-season-for-strawberries
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/foods/strawberries#nutrition
They’re also great for providing hydration during the hotter months as they are approximately 90% water.
I eat them as is cut up for a snack or I add them to bread items such as pancakes, waffles, or muffins.
They also add a refreshing taste to a glass of water as well as fresh squeezed lemonade. They’re also great in orange juice or mimosas if you’re of age.
One thing that I plan to make in the near future is a strawberry shortcake. This was my favorite dessert as a child but I haven’t had it in years. I will probably make a smaller version like a few cupcakes with strawberries on top.
I’ve tried a few variations of chocolate covered strawberries and most of them were good, which was surprising because I’m not a huge chocolate person. I guess the strawberries really made it work for me!
I eat strawberries year round but I enjoy them the most of course when they’re in season and when I can get them from a farmer’s market. The way the strawberries in the store look sometimes persuades me not to purchase them because I know that they weren’t grown naturally and I’m sure they taste that way.
Enough about strawberries,
What kind of fruits make you happy and feel free?
Healthy Living is Happy Living 