Ideas for Fresh Strawberries

Although raw asparagus might seem unusual to those who have only eaten asparagus cooked, it is delicious.

Ingredients:

• 1 quart strawberries, cleaned and stemmed
• 1 TBS sugar, or to taste

One of the following:

• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup Grand Marnier
• 1 tsp balsamic vinegar

In a bowl, combine the strawberries with the sugar, and either the orange juice, Grand Marnier, or balsamic vinegar. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, but no longer than 4 or 5 hours. The strawberries can be used as a topping for ice cream or shortcake, or puree a quarter of the strawberries in a blender until smooth, and pour the sauce over the remaining whole berries.

From Moosewood Restaurant Cooks at Home,