tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post4043081216799304793..comments2024-02-23T03:46:42.310-05:00Comments on JO ON FOOD, LIFE AND A SCENT OF CHOCOLATE: More Asparagus followed by StrawberriesJohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-85193165673501529922008-06-21T11:36:00.000-04:002008-06-21T11:36:00.000-04:00They were a tiny wild strawberry from the woods. I...They were a tiny wild strawberry from the woods. I was fed on them whilst staying in Paris or its evirons, not quite sure now. This is some 50 odd years ago mind you. They were wonderful and it was the first time I had ever had Crème Chantilly as well.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-20582458007608118232008-06-21T11:21:00.000-04:002008-06-21T11:21:00.000-04:00but what is 'Plougastines' ? I don't have a clue !...but what is 'Plougastines' ? I don't have a clue !<BR/>i've never heard about this before you tell me so ? And there is no trace of any plougastines in my google search ! (excepting your blog, the only lonely link for that)? i'm dying curious !!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-76580001956672516312008-06-21T10:46:00.000-04:002008-06-21T10:46:00.000-04:00Have you ever eaten Plougastines gynie? if not, yo...Have you ever eaten Plougastines gynie? if not, you should try them if you get a chance.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-9038559428448542022008-06-21T10:29:00.000-04:002008-06-21T10:29:00.000-04:00you al are so ridiculous with you strawberies !i p...you al are so ridiculous with you strawberies !<BR/><BR/>i prefer the one from france of course 'la guariguette' is the best without no doubt ! and of course it's coming from south west !<BR/><BR/>(just kidding)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-49860390696011043582008-06-19T19:28:00.000-04:002008-06-19T19:28:00.000-04:00Yup a Yaris is a 4 cyl or sub compact. You are luc...Yup a Yaris is a 4 cyl or sub compact. You are lucky if your gas is cheaper than the mainland.<BR/><BR/>What about French strawberries, do you get those, they used to be really good. Don't think I have ever had berries from either Spain or Portugal. Or I don't remember eating them when I was in either country. Sucking pig, yes, strawberries, no. Love meringues with anything, especially cream.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-26451400790132472062008-06-19T18:04:00.000-04:002008-06-19T18:04:00.000-04:00We still prefer the English varieties of Strawberr...We still prefer the English varieties of Strawberries (not just because we're English) - our supermarket suppliers grow them in Holland now, as well as in England. They're just tastier and sweeter than the Spanish and Portuguese varieties (which tend to be longer in shape, and darker). We eat them with other fresh fruits, especially with melon, or just by themselves. Definitely no shortcake.<BR/><BR/>My friend Caroline in Herefordshire (who lives close to one of the largest strawberry farm areas in the world) serves them by the bucketload with whipped cream and wickedly good home-made meringues.<BR/><BR/>Not sure if our car is a 4cyl (<I>how should I know? LOL!</I>)- but it's a Toyota Yaris, one of those small run-around cars, two doors and hatchback. Oh, and I think petrol (gasoline) is still cheaper here on the rock than it is in mainland UK!hrugaarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08621922879300266376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-56132181470168700712008-06-18T19:14:00.000-04:002008-06-18T19:14:00.000-04:00Not at Wimbledon Marilyn, but at the Derby and no ...Not at Wimbledon Marilyn, but at the Derby and no cream just plain berries. I never did visit Wimbledon.<BR/><BR/>I remember in France being served Plougastines (wood strawberries) with Crème Chantilly, it is one of my fondest memories. <BR/><BR/>I know the calories or points for most foods, I have been dieting for as long as I can remember. So much so that my body rebels any more.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2762107274389650601.post-55263124839946972852008-06-18T11:47:00.000-04:002008-06-18T11:47:00.000-04:00Jo - Strawberries are excellent for diet; only 4 c...Jo - Strawberries are excellent for diet; only 4 calories in a berry. But one wouldn't be able to add the whipped cream (creme chantilly) and the ice cream.<BR/><BR/>Our strawberry season is already almost over by the way.<BR/><BR/>Did you ever have strawberries and cream at Wimbledon?<BR/>MarilynMarilyn Z. Tomlinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03393948791752045902noreply@blogger.com