tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post204276350865540526..comments2023-10-17T08:59:57.852-04:00Comments on Body Soul and Spirit: Strawberry Season!Ruthhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15892804871759397018noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post-75130651018174911272007-06-22T17:25:00.000-04:002007-06-22T17:25:00.000-04:00Mary- I don't mind canned green beans in bean sala...Mary- I don't mind canned green beans in bean salad. Canning food is a time-honoured way of extending the harvest. I do prefer fresh, but I do can peaches and pears.<BR/><BR/>Lynne- You are right about Europe. Freshness is important. It does mean more frequent shopping, but it is worth it.<BR/><BR/>OmaLois- ON strawberries...I hope you get some this year! I am sure Grandma T was a good cook.<BR/>Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15892804871759397018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post-16540480726901583972007-06-22T16:48:00.000-04:002007-06-22T16:48:00.000-04:00Hi Ruth,I tried to comment last night and our powe...Hi Ruth,<BR/>I tried to comment last night and our power went out due to a thunderstorm....so I'm here today.<BR/><BR/>I liked this post about fresh fruit and vegetables. In the last couple years, I have finally become truly aware of what's in processed foods and how pesticides, additives, etc. can affect your health. Although I still don't eat as healthy as I should, I'm doing much better and RuthieJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663411478574192825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post-79794705668563495202007-06-22T08:07:00.000-04:002007-06-22T08:07:00.000-04:00OK, nevermind. Obviously I need more coffee - or ...OK, nevermind. Obviously I need more coffee - or strawberries. The post is correct, I'm the one that's wonky.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post-2509796349101967612007-06-22T08:05:00.000-04:002007-06-22T08:05:00.000-04:00I don't know why Blogger put my last comment on th...I don't know why Blogger put my last comment on this post, it belonged on the one before, but oh well...<BR/><BR/>Ummm, strawberries! Where's the whipped cream?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post-51609305496503024062007-06-22T08:04:00.000-04:002007-06-22T08:04:00.000-04:00Never eats fruit? I can't even imagine that. How ...Never eats fruit? I can't even imagine that. How sad.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post-15918924703970211272007-06-22T06:26:00.000-04:002007-06-22T06:26:00.000-04:00Oh, give me the strawberries any day! No toppings...Oh, give me the strawberries any day! No toppings either... just plain, juicy, ripe berries! YUM! I do not eat fast food at all anymore other than an occasional salad at Wendys.Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14057094040409159429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post-17417512444005849862007-06-22T05:32:00.000-04:002007-06-22T05:32:00.000-04:00Oh my goodness! Part of the reason my blog posts ...Oh my goodness! Part of the reason my blog posts have slowed down is that I'm busy making fresh strawberries into jam, and little crushed up ice cubes (for smoothies) and shortcake and strawberry rhubarb things and... well you get the idea. Honestly, I think I could be a fructarian.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post-49228350345400086282007-06-21T22:46:00.000-04:002007-06-21T22:46:00.000-04:00One of the best advantages of living in California...One of the best advantages of living in California is that you can have fresh fruit and veggies most of the year. But many of them are picked too early that you get in the grocery stores. It's great when you can easily find a farmers' market - you know you are getting fruit and veggies that are fresher and tastier. And with that in mind I say the same thing KGMom says - fresh, please! I Mary Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08077077785157768787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post-72823606630125932602007-06-21T16:46:00.000-04:002007-06-21T16:46:00.000-04:00Fresh for me, thank you.Right now in my frig I ha...Fresh for me, thank you.<BR/>Right now in my frig I have fresh peaches, fresh blueberries and fresh cherry tomatoes.<BR/>I don't think there is any canned vegetable that I eat--unless you count baked beans or kidney beans.<BR/>For convenience, in the winter, I don't mind frozen veggies.KGMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05165941950953938943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post-4468317545019441792007-06-21T10:51:00.000-04:002007-06-21T10:51:00.000-04:00There's nothing like the ON strawberries. The one...There's nothing like the ON strawberries. The ones in AZ are large and tasteless. I'm thankful for a mother that taught me the importance of a balanced diet and how to prepare food in a healthy manor.omaloishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08643846523962633175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post-2774149375895806172007-06-21T09:16:00.000-04:002007-06-21T09:16:00.000-04:00I have made a strong effort to cook more fresh foo...I have made a strong effort to cook more fresh foods this last year. Our German relatives shop nearly every day, buying food for just that day. Freshness is very important to them.Lynne at Hasty Brookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09187035706322695138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31176502.post-79872206502046232482007-06-21T08:17:00.000-04:002007-06-21T08:17:00.000-04:00Good "food for thought", Ruth. I will only eat fa...Good "food for thought", Ruth. I will only eat fast food as a last result when I'm starving. That might happen three times a year.<BR/><BR/>I could finish that basket of strawberries throughout the day.<BR/><BR/>Most of what I cook is fresh outside of a few frozen vegetables we like. My husband loves canned green beans, though ?!?Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02040099513110890878noreply@blogger.com