The Big Hungry Benjamin and the Red Ripe Strawberry

I noticed that a farm across the river still had strawberries. I was worried that we had missed out on the strawberry season here while being in Utah. I bought a half of a flat for $10 and went to the grocery store to pick up supplies to make freezer jam. Benjamin and I made jam for the next few hours. His job was to mash the berries, which he loved. The marvel to me about the whole thing was how amazing the strawberries were. They were the deepest red color with not a speck of white in them at all. They were small in size but had an delectable sweetness. The red berries were so yummy that we could have eaten the entire bunch, but Benjamin and I stuck to our business and made 15 pints of freezer jam. I am only sad that our freezer couldn't hold anymore as we are now two pints down. I am constantly amazed at the amazing produce here. I never knew how great the NW was for produce and flowers until we moved here. I feel lucky and spoiled at the luscious produce we enjoy here.