Say strawberry shortcake, and you’ll make new friends. The cream on top is a bonus.

And if you indulge beneath a strawberry moon, what could be better? Last night, we got a double treat from the skies. First, a brilliant sunset. Then, a beautiful moon rise, the strawberry moon of June that this year was a brilliant red, in part, sadly, from the haze we are still experiencing from the…

What better way to celebrate the Summer Solstice: Strawberry Crunch Cake!

Strawberries. Sweet, luscious, red through and through strawberries. They herald the summer season of fruits, and do so delightfully as we move to the longest day of the year. Happy Summer Solstice! Here we are at the longest daylight of the year, which means twilight here until nearly 9:30 p.m., tons of fireflies, and I’m…

Celebrate the Season with a Luscious Lighter Strawberries Romanoff

This is a much lighter version of the old standby, with all the flavor and beauty. Strawberries are our first fruit of the season, and we wait all year for these beautiful little gems. Sweet, sometimes with a tart edge, red through and through, there is something magical about the aroma of macerated strawberries when…

Strawberry Orange Crêpes with Nutella Sauce

Strawberries, chocolate, hazelnut, and a hint of orange make this a memorable breakfast. My guests at the inn always loved crêpes, any kind of crêpe, sweet or savory. When it is strawberry season, and they are starting their annual bounty so nothing else will do, of course. It’s a show-off kind of breakfast that is remarkably…