A Short and Sweet Di(sh)patch: Strawberries!

Ah, the market just keeps getting better and better. 

I was surprised to find strawberries at Wednesday's Foggy Bottom market.  When I approached the market stand, I asked how they were at the market so early (I hadn't thought they would appear until late May or early June).  It turns out that this particular grower from southern Maryland has an early varietal that she places on elevated beds so that they come a little earlier.  Apparently hers will be around for a few weeks, and then the later varietals will become available from other farmers.  Oh joy!  One whole month of juicy red sweet strawberries.

Well, what could be better than a short and sweet little recipe for strawberries and cream?  For the sweet tooths in our house, this recipe makes enough whipped cream for two bowls of strawberries. 

Short and Sweet Strawberries and cream

Total Time: 5 Minutes

Serves: 2 people

Ingredients:

• Strawberries (however many you'd like!)
• 1/2 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream
• 1/8 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla

Begin by slicing the strawberries, then placing them in two serving bowls. 

Pour the whipping cream into a small bowl and whip until heavy peaks begin to form.  Add sugar and vanilla, whip until combined.  Place a few dollops of cream on top of the strawberries.  Enjoy every last bite (and don't forget to lick the bowl from the whipped cream)! 

Comments

[Susan]

Hey Tiffany. I work with John and he told us about your blog today. I love all of your photos and look forward to reading more about your outings to the local market.
You should also check out the Houndstooth Gourmet, another local food blogger. http://www.houndstoothgourmet.com

[Adrienne]

Hi Tiffany! Thanks for visiting our site. Like Susan above, I also work with John. Welcome to the blogosphere!

You might also be interested in sizing up the markets on the other coast via http://tableauvivante.com/about/.

Maybe we'll run into you at the Dupont Market one Sunday. We also frequent the Bloomingdale Market on 1st and R Sts, NW. It doesn't start up this year until Sunday, June 17 and runs from 10-2pm. I warn you, it's much smaller than Dupont b/c it just started about two years ago, but you can snag some of the best coffee in the city while you're there. It's held outside Big Bear Cafe (French press, a mean loose tea selection, and espresso by REAL baristas--some of whom dabble in "latte" art).

Looking forward to reading more... Best wishes with the site!

[Tiffany]

Thanks Adrienne and Susan for your comments! Susan, I really enjoyed looking at the Houndstooth Gourmet. That will be a wonderful resource, espeically since she is also in this area. So many of the local food blogs I've come across are out in California. Adrienne, I look forward to checking out the Bloomingdale Market in June.

[Adrienne]

Hi Tiffany, I just wanted to let you know that the Bloomingdale Farmers Market actually gets its kickstart THIS Sunday, May 18 from 10-2. The June date I provided in my earlier comment was from last year's season. My bad. :)

Beautiful tulip photo, btw! Have a great weekend.

[Tiffany]

Thanks for the update Adrienne! I look forward to checking out the Bloomingdale Market soon. I hope you enjoy your weekend too.