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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
