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April 27, 2005
Hidden Gem
It's a tough job but someone has to do it. My job was to go take pictures of our burgeoning organic strawberries. I was entranced by the clusters of tiny green berries adorning the strawberry plants but the wind was fluttering the bright green leaves. I ventured farther under the row cover, hoping to escape the early evening breeze. Here the berries were plumper, bigger and some had a faint blush. I started setting up my camera and I was shocked by the glimpse of red in my view finder.
Scurrying over, I found a beautiful red strawberry. A RED strawberry in April! I gently turned the berry over, inspecting it's color. On my knees, I leaned far over and sniffed. Mmmmmm, I eagerly plucked the aromatic plump berry from the plant. Sinking my teeth into its delicate ruby flesh, its sweet flavor exploded on my tongue. Ahhhhhhhh.
Posted by Christine at April 27, 2005 12:24 AM
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A number of weeks ago I had the chance to visit Washington, and to be more exact, Willie Green's organic farm. I'm not sure if those native to the Washington area are aware of the beauty that surrounds them on all sides. Perhaps it's simply my mid-western perspective suddenly being confronted with not only ocean spray but white mountain peaks and vividly lush greens all around.
By lush greens, I'm also talking about the numerous fresh veggies and fruits that are readily available. Touring through the marketplace, I was astounded at not only the sheer freshness of everything, but also the vast selection. That evening I was treated to a well cooked meal with many of the fresh veggies from that day's market.
Another fact that people from Washington might not be aware of, is how truly fresh their greens and vegetables are. It might sound silly at first, or even like a simple opinion, but the vegetables I'm used to getting at home have usually had a long trip across the states and are probably sporting a good enough number of preservatives to turn anyone's liver green.
Location makes a large difference. I envy those of you lucky enough to be surrounded by the natural beauty in Washington, and those of you able to peruse and shop at the marketplaces.
Posted by: Jer at May 2, 2005 12:59 AM