Let me tell you about strawberry picking this last week. My wonderful father-in law called and thought it would be something fun to do with the kids. I agreed, and was anxious to emphasize the educational components. Like how produce isn't just born on the shelves in the grocery store. And how even though you (my kids) lost the thrill of the adventure after about 10 minutes, there are people who do this for a living all day long, every day in much hotter weather than we had.
Cue the music: Strawberry Fields Forever by the Beatles
Those were my good intentions. But here's what really happened. I sorta got burned out after ten minutes too until I realized that if you crawl along the ground and lift up the plants, you can find the really good berries. Sounds simple enough right? Except I was wearing shorts and my knees on the bare ground hurt as I trudged along. That didn't stop me from ordering my kids down on all fours to do the same. Plus, not only was I wearing shorts but I was wearing low waisted shorts that were too big in the waist, thus giving anyone behind me an eye-full. Did I mention that my shorts were a super light tan, almost white? Yeah, so when I needed a break and sat down on that somewhat exposed behind, I sat on a strawberry leaving a big red splotch where no woman wants a big red splotch. Grace and poise have never been my strongpoints. But it was all worth it! Check out my loot!
Now, what to do with all those beautiful berries? How about Grandma's super simple three ingredient strawberry sherbert!
Pour 4 cups berries in Cuisine Art or blender. Add 2 cups sugar and 2 cups buttermilk. Puree.
Pour into freezable containers and place in freezer. For smoother sherbert, blend one more time after it as all been frozen then refreeze.
You can use a melon baller to make nice little scoops and I added a sprig of pinepple mint which freshens the flavor even more.
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Mmmm, so refreshing! I just bought 8 lbs of strawberries (mine aren't growing) so I'll have to try it! I'm your newest fan and would love it if you want to follow along at my place!
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amy
Posted by: amy | June 23, 2011 at 05:52 PM
Yummy! Every Summer I take my two girls strawberry picking and we always have lots. I'm going to give your recipe a try, it looks great! :-)
Posted by: Sarah Sommerville | June 24, 2011 at 12:52 AM
That looks pretty amazing...but I don't think any strawberries THAT plump would make it all the way to the blender! :)
Posted by: Celeste | June 24, 2011 at 10:38 AM
Hmmm, yummie!
Posted by: Stefanie | June 27, 2011 at 04:17 AM
Ooh!
I will have to try this!
I simply love sherbet!!
Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Catch a falling Star | June 27, 2011 at 03:11 PM
Love your story. God bless the people who do it for a living, but you get a lot of credit for hanging in there. Recipe sounds great. I've made ice cream with strawberries and sour cream that is wonderful. This sounds like a similar flavor and so much less work.
Posted by: cat | June 28, 2011 at 12:37 AM
YUM!! I would love it if you would link up to my Tuesday Confessional link party going on now: http://www.craftyconfessions.com/2011/06/tuesday-confessional-link-party.html. I hope to see you soon!
~Macy
Posted by: Macy | June 28, 2011 at 11:07 AM
Oh, yum! Wouldn’t this be fantastic for the 4th?!
Posted by: Leslie | June 28, 2011 at 11:19 PM
yummm, never thought to make sherbert with buttermilk! thanks for sharing on Craft Schooling Sunday.
Posted by: [email protected] | June 30, 2011 at 11:46 AM
Thanks for linking up to Tuesday Confessional. Your yummy awesomeness has been featured, so stop by and grab a button! http://www.craftyconfessions.com/2011/07/drool-worthy-tuesday-confessional.html
~Macy
Posted by: Macy | July 01, 2011 at 11:06 AM
Thanks for linking up your recipes at Cast Party Wednesday. I hope you come back tomorrow and share some more of your awesome recipes!
Thanks,
I hope to see you there!
Posted by: Sheryl | July 06, 2011 at 12:20 AM
Yum! A perfect summer treat!! Reading your post was a comical treat in itself too. LOL. I'm featuring this Strawberry Sherbert this Tuesday! (Had to take a photo-let me know if that's a problem.)Thanks for linking it up with us, at Our House Of Joyful Noise!
Posted by: Laura @ Our House Of Joyful Noise | July 08, 2011 at 05:35 PM
I like to eat strawberrie. This recipe is really wonderful and this sounds like a similar flavor and so much less work. Everything is perfect. I impressed by that.
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