Amaretto Strawberries

Directions

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   Combine the strawberries with the amaretto in a serving container and stir together.
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   Crush about 1/4 cup of the strawberries with a fork, and mix again.
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   Let the mixture stand for about 30 minutes before serving (if you are planning to let it stand any longer than that, cover and refrigerate).
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   Serve over yogurt or frozen yogurt in dessert bowls.
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   The season for good, locally grown strawberries is fleeting, unless you live in California.
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   Though its possible to buy them nearly all year, mass-produced strawberries are the equivalent of flavorless hothouse tomatoes.
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   Theres nothing like the real thing, freshly picked.
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   Im fortunate to live in the Hudson Valley region of New York state, where both cosmopolitan and rural pleasures abound.
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   Thriving small farms yield lush seasonal produce, with many outlets for picking your own.
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    I love to take my sons to pick our own produceits a great way to appreciate the connection between the land and the kitchen.
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    We especially like to pick berries.
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    The first time we picked strawberries, one of my boys kept putting his head in the bucket to take a deep breath, saying, It smells so relaxing!
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    As he grows older, Im sure that the scent of strawberries will spur pleasant memories.
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    Calories: 55
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    Total Fat: 0g
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    Protein: 0g
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    Carbohydrate: 8g
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    Cholesterol: 0mg
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    Sodium: 1mg