YOU COULD SAY IT WITH CHOCOLATE. Or smoothies. Even tiny cream puffs would be sweet. But today’s treat is a little healthier, a lot heartier and a great choice to bring to school as well.
We used Mini Triscuits which I learned a while ago have two ingredients: wheat and salt. (Ditto for regular Triscuits, of course.) Plus extra sharp cheddar cheese. Our kids have Euro-tastebuds when it comes to cheese, the stronger the flavor the better. Use whatever kind of cheese order valtrex online with no prescription yours enjoy.
And berries. Don’t forget the berries.
Tip: If you make this ahead of time, put a damp paper towel (or several) over the top of the berries and cheese. That’ll keep them from drying out in the fridge–but don’t put towels on the crackers. Or just use a tray (or baking sheet with a lid). I used a cutting board, and the whole thing sat for an hour or so at room temperature without any trouble at all.
I am sorry that this is going to sound very rain-on-your-parade-y, but are strawberries in season in February where you live? They are definitely not around here, and I feel it’s important to offer seasonal fruits and vegetables to children — and from what I read on your blog, I can’t imagine you don’t. Non-organic, hothouse strawberries grown out of season are positively loaded with pesticides and fertilizers (strawberries are high up on the dirty dozen list), so that doesn’t feel like the best gift you can give to your kids, however pretty the arrangement is. Better to celebrate with strawberries when springtime comes around and they’re really in season!
Hi Camille. I’m glad you brought this up because it’s a good point that I mentioned in another recent strawberry post. I live in North Carolina and had exactly the same reaction you did when I first saw strawberries in the store last year. Until I looked more closely–and talked to my mother-in-law. These are from Florida, where my in-laws also live, and their growing season is very early. Late winter, rather than spring. I’m all for buying local ingredients as often as possible and definitely focus on organic. But I also think that fruit, even if it’s not organic, is better than no fruit.
Thanks for your response, Charity, and the link to that other post (+ Slate article), which I’d missed. We still have a good 2-3 months to go here before real strawberries appear, so lucky you!
Florida is so nice and warm. Its exactly what these 43 year old bones needs! Lol