Strawberry Picking

The girls and I went strawberry picking at Paul Mazza's today.  If you're thinking of going, go soon, as the berries we picked were nearly overly ripe.  As some of you know, I've become obsessed with making popsicles.  I got the idea from the Aug. edition of Eating Well.

 http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/cooking_for_kids/easy_freezer_popsicles.html  I ordered the molds on Amazon from a company called Tovolo, but I think Dixie cups would work, too.  The Eating Well has all kinds of recipes, and my girls can tell you which ones are best.  Today I found a new recipe for strawberry popsicles I wanted to share.  Yeah, we don't grow strawberries, but still, maybe it will work for raspberries when they're ready.

2 cups plain yogurt

1 cup cut up berries

2 Tb. sugar

1 tsp. vanilla

1/2 cup milk

Put all of this in a blender or food processor and have at it.  Pour into molds and eat several hours later.  I finished off the leftovers like a smoothie.  If you really want to feel like Martha Stewart with very little effort, and wow your kids, this is an easy way to do it.  By the way, welcome Radicchio Renee.  Is that some kind of lettuce?  We should grow it!