I just went to the grocery store to pick up some fresh fruit for dessert at a friend’s place tonight.  I was thinking maybe strawberries or a watermelon.  I walked through the door and it was information overload!  Sales left and right on prime fruit!!!  #1 — RAINIER CHERRIES!  Heaven on earth at a great price.  Then, the personal/small/baby watermelons on sale.  Berries — raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, strawberries, all on what felt like a blowout.  Pineapples all screaming ‘pick me, pick me.’  I barely knew what to do!

I had to control myself.  For dessert for two people, I left with a small watermelon, cherries, blackberries and raspberries.  Sure, it’s a lot, but it’s fruit!  I had to be very good and not eat to many while rinsing/prepping.  Now, we have to get through dinner!

Summer is such a great season to take advantage of everything we can, from fresh fruit to fresh veggies and enjoy their flavors as much as much as possible.  Bon appetit!