Wood & Field Strawberries

I made a discovery last week as I was

working in my flower garden...

They're called "Wood Strawberries".

They're virtually tasteless..but

are perfectly safe to eat.

In some parts of France they are considered a

delicacy. Because of how tender & delicate their flesh is

when ripe, they must be eaten within a day...thus making

it impossible to transport.

I chose to eat mine drowned in milk

with a little sugar & nutmeg.

Delicious.

I plan on using the rest of the strawberries

that ripen in green salads to add a bit of color & fiber.

They will hardly be noticed in flavor...(though

some varieties are sweeter)...but will be a

delightful addition nonetheless!

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In other strawberry news...

my strawberry plant that I potted

a couple of years ago has made been

dramatically evolving this week.

From this....

...to this.

Matthew & I shared these few berries together

and savored their delicious, sweet-tangy flavor.

These dainty little gals should

be ready in a week or two.

Aren't their little "sun hats" sweet?

What fun discovery have you made lately???

xoxo,

Gail