Market Farming

[Pat Meadows <pat AT meadows.pair.com>]

On Sun, 5 Jun 2005 21:08:58 -0400, you wrote:


>Boy, that smarts! ;-) On the other hand, it's quite a relief, if 
>other's have had the same experience. Thanks for posting.
>
>Hmmm, maybe we should call them 'pie strawberries'!
>

A good idea.  Or - don't laugh - put up a little sign saying
how wonderful and special their tart flavor is, and
instructing your customers to do this - (or hand out little
slips of paper with these instructions):

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Wash, stem, and slice the berries.  Put them in a bowl,
glass jar, or plastic container (preferably with a lid).
Add a little water.  Add a little confectioner's sugar.
Sprinkle with a little Grand Marnier or Chambord (optional).
Shake the berries about, or stir.  Let the berries sit in
the fridge for at least an hour before serving.  Ambrosia!

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It matters (to me, anyway) that confectioner's rather than
regular sugar be used.  I just like the results much better.
I like them best with Chambord.  (An expensive taste, but
you only need a few drops.)  They're fine without the
liqueur too.

Cheers,
Pat
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