Smell of Summer...in February!

I bought a package of strawberries the other day. They were so red and an awesome price for this time of year. I was lured not only by their lovely redness but their SMELL. Oh the fragrance of June!

In an instant, our most powerful of senses - smell - went to work conjuring up summery thoughts when  I raised the package to my nose. There's nothing like it, really. And in that moment I was grateful for such a lovely trigger.

I got the berries home and when I opened the clamshell, it seemed to let more scent out and the were so enticingly RED that I had to take a pic. I half expected the photo to smell good.
Then I ate some!

For a moment, that usually rainy and dismal February day became more hopeful with the smell of strawberries hinting at summer. Soon spring will be here and in BC, it is one of the most glorious of seasons!!

By the way, you have to try this AMAZING combination for dessert sometime. Get the nicest, largest strawberries you can and some full-fat sour cream and soft brown sugar. Put some sour cream in a shallow bowl and do the same with a layer of the sugar. Take your washed and now dry berry, dip it in the sour cream first, then the brown sugar. You will likely moan from the taste! A decadent and wonderful party for your mouth.

These tasted as good as they look!