Mike and I both have fond memories of strawberry picking (my Grandmother went every year, and I joined her when I could) so we were happy to be able to take Henry. Henry loved it. He spent a lot of time carefully selecting ripe strawberries and steering clear from ones that were "mushed." It was a really nice way to spend a few hours, and we've got about 5 pounds of fresh strawberries to show for it.
Mike declined my offer to make a strawberry pie (CRAZY) but asked for strawberry shortcakes tonight. Easier on me, but how can one turn down a strawberry pie? He was clearly never lucky enough to have my Nena's strawberry pie. Boy was that good.
I also picked up some fresh beets from the farm to have for dinner tonight. I love beets so will roast them have have them with a little goat cheese...one of my very favorite food combinations. My obsession with beets and goat cheese started on our honeymoon when I had that at a restaurant called Bistro Jeanty in Napa Valley. So good.
I am happy to report that I was as involved in my event as possible today. Today was a big setup day, and I was able to answer a lot of questions, provide input, and see pictures of everything coming together. I've never been happier to spend part of my weekend answering work calls, texts and emails. A bit sick of me, but I am glad that I am involved and needed.
This was a really great weekend. I am so happy and grateful that I felt well and that we were able to enjoy some time as a family. Sometimes we are moving too fast for our own good and forget to slow down and have a little bit of fun.
If you still feel like making a pie, you can mail it to me. Please and thank you.
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