I know I have been going on and on about the heat we have had in NYC now for a while.
But my friends, its been so hot!
When you have weeks over 90F(30C), your taste in food changes.
I always go for very simple food in heat.
Thats why a big bowl of strawberries with a little sugar and grated lime zest on top is the perfect dessert.
No cooking, easy and so tasty.
Its just important to get really good strawberries.
Enjoy!
Strawberries with lime
serves 4
one big bowl filled with strawberries
2 tablespoons sugar
finely grated zest from 2 limes
Mix all and serve room temperature.
This is so needed with this hot, muggy weather - thank you!
Posted by: Will | July 26, 2010 at 09:24 AM
perfect! i should've made this last night, instead i went the lazy and unhealthy route with ice cream. this would be great for a casual BBQ! it's def on my list.
Posted by: StellaChico | July 26, 2010 at 11:50 AM
Beautiful strawberries and I am with you on the heat. Dallas is crazy hot and humid. fresh fruit is really all you think about! ann
Posted by: ann | July 26, 2010 at 11:58 AM
perfection! Absolute perfection! I'd also stick them in the freezer for about 10 minutes to make them ice ice cold!
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Posted by: tash | July 26, 2010 at 12:10 PM
Ha ha I agree, and I always go for the simplest recipes, too. Actually, this is the best way to taste the origin flavor of the food we eat.
Nice photo as always :D
Posted by: Aurelia | July 26, 2010 at 04:50 PM
I hear ya! I just got back from Vancouver, Canada which has warm summer days and cool nights to hot, hot, hot and humid in Italy. Big, big difference! I definitely don't want to spend too much time over a hot oven or stove.
Posted by: Rambles with Reese | July 27, 2010 at 04:57 AM
So simple, but so refreshing. Wish I'd thought about it a month ago when the strawberries were plentiful here. What a great idea.
Posted by: Michelle | July 27, 2010 at 07:30 AM
I've been indulging in the beautiful strawberries we're having here now, Paul - adding this recipe to the list!
Posted by: Patricia Scarpin | July 27, 2010 at 09:05 AM
sounds delicious! there's nothing like fresh strawberries in hot weather . . .
xo
Posted by: {this is glamorous} | July 27, 2010 at 12:16 PM
Yummy! Good idea with the lime. I could easily enjoy this with something sparkling... yum...
Posted by: Nicolette | July 27, 2010 at 12:30 PM
Yum! These look fantastic.
Posted by: the southern hostess | July 28, 2010 at 09:38 PM
Red and lovely! Those strawberries are so gorgeously looking.
- Tera
Posted by: Healthy Foods Blog | July 29, 2010 at 05:49 PM
Very tantalizing indeed! Your recipe reminds of one learnt from an Italian friend who uses lemon juice instead of lime zest. The finishing was the same with sugar too ;-)
I'm guessing they're both as refreshing!
Yummm... think I'll have this as after meal treat.
Posted by: June | July 31, 2010 at 12:47 PM