Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Strawberry season



















 Strawberries

Delicious


Red


Ripe 

Sweet

Strawberries are in season here and I can't get enough of these  ~ the smell is intoxicating and I love  the bright red, like a fire engine colour. The first of the season always taste the best.

















Mere colour can speak to the soul in a thousand different ways ~ Oscar Wilde







Wishing you sweet things in your life and a happy week
Hugs
Carolyn





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  1. Marsha @ Tattered ChickNovember 15, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    I love strawberries! When I was a child, I couldn't eat too many of them as I would break out in hives, but not so anymore!

    I make "sandwiches" with sliced strawberries, low-fat cream cheese and sprinkle cinnamon sugar over the stawberries :) yumm

    xxoo
    Marsha

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  2. Draffin BearsNovember 15, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    Hi Marsha,

    I used to get hives too, when I was a child, but I am happy now I have grown out of this.
    Have never had a strawberry sandwich, I just had a tomato sandwich for my lunch.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  3. Mariette's Back to BasicsNovember 15, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    Dearest Carolyn,

    We did just discuss it this week that here in the US it is incredible that we get fresh strawberries year round. I LOVE them and the new varieties are so much better for transport and for storage. My Dad used to grow them when I was little but they were very perishable.
    You enjoy them girl; there is nothing more yummy. Probably since you're on an island the import is tough for year-round availability. We get lots of high quality berries from Chile and Peru. California is the strawberry capital of the world they call it... so we're lucky here.
    Love to you,

    Mariette

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  4. Julia @ Vintage with LacesNovember 15, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    Hi Carolyn, I love strawberries too and always feel sorry for the people who are allergetic to them. It's great that you don't get hives anymore and can enjoy these wonderful fruits.
    Have a lovely week :-)!
    Hugs,
    Julia

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  5. Celestial CharmsNovember 15, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    I totally agree, nothing beats the distinct red color of strawberries. Fabulous!
    Maureen

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  6. Happy-SonneNovember 15, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    Dear Carolyn
    Sooooo sweet! I love the strawberry season! Now, i can't eat strawberries; now we eat apples!
    Hab a good time.
    Hugs Yvonne

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  7. Pierre BOYERNovember 15, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    Gorgeous...

    Pierre

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  8. ClaudiaNovember 15, 2011 at 7:45 PM

    Dear Carolyn,
    I love strawberries and I'm a bit jealous ;O).. here it is getting frosty and cold, winter and Christams are coming and you show us fresh red juice Strawbs :O)))

    Have a great week, enjoy the Strwaberries and take care!
    Love and hugs
    Claudia

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  9. ETT RÖTT MONOGRAMNovember 15, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    I can feel the wonderful smell of strawberries this far, lovely!
    Hugs
    AnnaMaria

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  10. It's meNovember 15, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    Strawberrys are delicious......yes.....in summer..o my o my......and it is cold....and almost winter here........enjoy a happy day.......liefs van mij...♥.. ♥... ♥....

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  11. MayflowerNovember 15, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    Mmmmm....strawberries, they are delicious, but here the season of strawberries is over, although they still in stores, but I find the flavor a lot less tasty.
    Have a wonderful week dear Carolyn.
    Warm wishes, Mea

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  12. millefeuillesNovember 15, 2011 at 11:58 PM

    I love this! We are into pumpkins and tangerines and you are embracing red fruits. I agree the smell of strawberries is evocative and as alluring, I think, as the smell of fresh coffee beans.

    Relish and enjoy.

    Stephanie

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  13. Audrey AllureNovember 16, 2011 at 2:28 AM

    Mmm, I love strawberries!

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  14. OlaNovember 16, 2011 at 2:55 AM

    I love strawberries! Use the opportunity as much as possible:)

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  15. koraleeNovember 16, 2011 at 3:30 AM

    Lucky girl..what I wouldn't do for a fresh sweet berry...pure joy. xoxoxo

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  16. UnknownNovember 16, 2011 at 6:48 AM

    Ciao cara!

    Vedere le fragole sul tuo blog in questa stagione, mi fa un certo effetto! ;o)

    Qui siamo in inverno, sono mesi che non vediamo le fragole.

    Un di cuore...ROSSO! ;o) NI

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  17. DortheNovember 16, 2011 at 7:32 AM

    OH they looks so good, Carolyn--I had far to little strawberries this summer, now I have to wait half a year, lol!
    Hugs from,Dorthe

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  18. Fifi FlowersNovember 16, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    J'adore strawberries!!! LOVE that striped dress photo!

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  19. Bella SinclairNovember 16, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    Beautiful reds! What a sanguine post. :) I can still find big red strawberries here at the farmer's market, but they are light in weight and not very sweet. :( Enjoy your berries!

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  20. Castles Crowns and CottagesNovember 16, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    You would not believe this, being a lover of BLUE, but my next post was going to be on RED!!!!!!!! Oh dearest, are you enjoying the fruits of your new season????? HOW LOVELY!!!!!!!!!!!! BIG HUGS TO YOU DEAREST CAROLYN! Anita

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  21. TaraNovember 16, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    Yummy. Strawberries mean Summer. Lucky you!

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  22. Punctuation MarkNovember 16, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    they are the best thing to make deserts... YUM!!!

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  23. C. JoyBell C.November 16, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    aaaahhhhh.... fraise! I love it! When in France, I eat strawberries for breakfast, for lunch, and for dinner! hahahhha! I love them so! And cakes are always better with strawberries on top of them! Or inside them! :) A beautiful, rejuvenating color! <3

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  24. rochambeauNovember 17, 2011 at 2:17 AM

    YUM! I cam smell your fresh berries from across the globe!! Carolyn, you would like stunning in that dress eating your delicious strawberries. Also, nice quote by Oscar W! So true~~

    One summer when my husband and I lived in California there was an older man who lived around the corner. He grew strawberries and sold them in front of his house. These were the best berries and sweet strawberry memory I've had to date. We didn't get hives, but should have!!!


    xox
    Constance

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  25. LolaNovember 17, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    They look so good to eat!

    Have a great weekend!

    Hugs

    XOXO Lola & Nora:)

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  26. Cindy AdkinsNovember 17, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    Oh I love this post--and I adore that dress--I can taste those strawberries! LOL
    XO
    Cindy

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  27. Rabbit Hill ~ Handmades by Jenn TavolettiNovember 17, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    Sweet strawberry season...it goes too fast! There is nothing like a warm fresh-picked strawberry. Enjoy all those lovely little fruits from heaven.

    Have a happy week! Jenn xo

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  28. AnaNovember 17, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    Yumm, I love strawberries...Enjoy my sweet friend.

    Hugs and Kisses,
    ♥Ana

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  29. JeanneNovember 17, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    I love strawberries I love you
    Thanks for your visits and kind words. I always love your visits and your blog and YOU
    Love Jeanne

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  30. KathyNovember 18, 2011 at 2:58 AM

    Oh my! Do those look good! Strawberry season starts in March here - just love going to pick strawberries! Love the quote!
    Hope you have a blessed day,
    Kathy

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  31. UnknownNovember 18, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    oh you are so lucky!!!!! I am going to the market to get some imported berries so I can share in your joy!!! and that last photo...the dress is so gorgeous!!!!

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  32. God's Little PeopleNovember 18, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    Dear Carolyn
    Isn't this just such a funny little planet we live on - producing strawberries throughout the year (it seems) you've just got to be in the right place when they appear. Here we get them from February 'till mid-April and in Denmark (where I come from) they appear June-July. I LOVE strawberries - they remind me of my beloved grandfather - he used to produce endless buckets full of delicious strawberries from his magical little garden. Oh do enjoy it whilst it last - I would simply love the kind of temperatures you're having at the moment.
    Much love
    from Joan

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  33. AnnekeNovember 18, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    these strawberries looking delicious.
    you have a lovely blog

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  34. CatherineNovember 18, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    Love the strawberries and your pictures. I wish we could still have them here!

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  35. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresNovember 19, 2011 at 4:36 AM

    Yum! We've already been through the strawberry season here. We get the best ones from Egypt -- the cost is much cheaper than the ones they bring from the States.

    111 is right -- I was born in 66 and turned 45 this year. :)

    Hope you have a great weekend. Tammy

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  36. Yvonne - Frl. KleinNovember 19, 2011 at 7:01 AM

    mmmh, I love strawberries!
    Have a wonderful weekend,
    Hugs
    Yvonne

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  37. BumbleVeeNovember 19, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    Definitely not the season here..... today is -16C and snowing lightly. BUT.... we got some the other day from the Safeway store and they are lovely ... as fresh and sweet as if I picked them from a garden.
    I made strawberry muffins.... and some scones too... YUM!

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  38. MadeliefNovember 19, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    Oh Carolyn,

    Lucky you to have fresh strawberries! We will have to wait six more months :-).

    Love the dress!

    Happy weekend,

    Madelief x

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  39. Princesa NadieNovember 19, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    Dear Carolyn
    I love strawberries too!, You are lucky, we will have to wait until next week to eat them again
    Love

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  40. Pierre BOYERNovember 19, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    I hope all is well with you,
    Enjoy your day Carolyn !

    Pierer

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  41. Couture CarrieNovember 20, 2011 at 1:39 AM

    Yummy!
    Love that striped dress!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  42. Mitha KomalaNovember 20, 2011 at 1:46 AM

    strawberry is the most beautiful fruit ever, isnt it? :) nice post dear!! <3

    http://mithakomala.blogspot.com/

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  43. AnonymousNovember 21, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    Nice photos. (: Twitter

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  44. Aurelia December 11, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    I love the strawberry season!Beautiful pictures and writing. Thanks for an inspiring post.
    http://aprettylife13.blogspot.com/

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