Strawberries... Pink Diamonds

Typically you read my husbands writing but today it's my turn.

This morning I was driving down the long lane to visit our Amish friends to buy our eggs, cheese, and milk and their sign was a little different. Something was added, something wonderful! Fresh strawberries picked this morning. I could hardly contain my excitement. I've been craving fruit since we started this new way of eating and today is the day that I can satisfy my taste buds.

"How much do they costs?" I asked my little friend of no more than 10 years of age. In her sweet voice with a slight dutch accent she answered, "four dollars a quart". All I could think of was, you got it sister! These quarts are overflowing and to be honest, I don't care how much they cost I'm taking them. "Great! I'll take four."

While packing all the berries, and dairy products in the car I couldn't contain the smile on the face. I went to call Kyle to tell him but quickly remembered that he is at his permaculture class today. Called my mom to tell her but no one answered. So I snapped the picture above with my phone and off I went. The sweet smell danced in my car and I felt like a child at christmas, dreaming of everything I could make.

Tomorrow morning, strawberry pancakes!