sip some strawberries.

it's strawberry time here in southern california and for the last three weeks, i see those delicious strawberries at the farmers' market and wonder how we'll eat them all. so i don't buy 'em.

but flipping through my favorite magazine, organic style, today i found a recipe for strawberry lemonade that i've adapted. i'm going to get those strawberries next time i go!

strawberry lemonade
serves 7 cups

2 c strawberries
6 c cold water
1/2 c sugar
1 c fresh lemon juice (from 6 lemons)

1. combine the strawberries, 1 cup water, and sugar in a blender and puree until smooth, about 1 minute. strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove seeds (optional). combine in a tall pitcher with lemon juice and remaining 5 cups water.

2. add additional sugar, if desired, and serve over ice.

photo credit: organic style.