Valarie Russell on June 2nd, 2015

When I saw this recipe, I knew I needed to give it a whirl. Another strawberry recipe? OK! And, since tomatoes are not in their prime yet, I could settle for a sweeter version of the traditional Italian finger food. The instructions seemed straightforward, the ingredients fresh and healthy, and the flavors seemed like they […]

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Valarie Russell on June 12th, 2013

Something to think about making with your fresh strawberries… since the strawberry season has been in full swing I have been busy making fresh ice cream and shortcake for the grandkids, pies for Kenny and  jam for the market.  I decided to freeze some for the winter and thought about making some sorbet for myself. This […]

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Valarie Russell on February 26th, 2013

Strawberry Balsamic Jam While rummaging through some old cookbooks this week I ran  across several unusual jelly and jam recipes.  I decided to try experimenting with some today and this is what I came up with. When mom and I were in Italy a few years ago  I picked up this wonderful bottle of Balsamic Vinegar. This with our berries from […]

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Valarie Russell on May 26th, 2011

It’s “local” strawberry time here in Indiana and this is a wonderful seasonal salad. In fact it is so good you will even want to make it when local strawberries are gone. It’s prime time for fresh mixed greens and lettuces as well. This is a beautiful salad to serve during the holiday season, I […]

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