Strawberries n' Kreem Recipe

Daymn.

You can buy strawberries all year round, but there's nothing like strawberries when they're fresh, in season, intensely red, and insanely delicious, which these were. And note: the only doctoring of this photo was an increase in exposure of 0.18; saturation was untouched.

These strawberries sit atop a scoop of 'kreem'. Just like Froot Loops aren't made of real fruit, this kreem I mention isn't made of real cream. Vice versa, though, is true of the natural[/artificial] factor. [Real] fruit is better than 'froot'; kreem, otherwise known as cottage cheese, though, is better for you than cream. ..umm, yeah.

A word about cottage cheese:

[According to Wikipedia]: 'Cottage cheese is a cheese curd product with a mild flavor. It is drained, but not pressed so some whey remains and the individual curds remain loose. The curd is usually washed to remove acidity giving sweet curd cheese. It is not aged or colored. Different styles of cottage cheese are made from milks with different fat levels and in small curd or large curd preparations. Cottage cheese which is pressed becomes hoop cheese, farmer cheese, pot cheese or queso blanco.'

Nutritionally, cottage cheese is super high in protein per serving and calories.

To give you an idea..

	Calories	Protein (g)	Serving Size
Milk	110	8	1 cup
Yogurt	140	11	1 cup
Cheese (mozz)	80	8	1/4 cup
Ice Cream	100	3	1/2
Cottage Cheese	90	16	1/2 cup

*Note: These figures are approximate for low fat products and can vary depending on brand.

Most cottage cheeses, though, have a lot of added salt. Friendship cottage cheese is the only one [I know of] that makes a 'No Salt Added' version; otherwise, you're looking at about 360mg, or 15%, of your daily recommended limit, per 1/2 cup serving.


How to buy strawberries:
Strawberries should look smooth [not wrinkly] but intact and mold-free. Moreover, flavorful strawberries should smell strawberry-y. Put the box up to your face and take a whiff. If they smell good, they'll likely taste good too.
To store strawberries, make sure they can breathe to avoid moisture buildup, then mold. To prepare, wash them. Strawberries, and all berries for that matter, are NOT clean and ready to eat.


Recipe for Strawberries n' Kreem:

1. Scoop some cottage cheese in a bowl. [I cut it with a little water so it's not so dry and thick.]
   
2. Destem, wash, and cut strawberries. Put on top of cheese.
   
3. Get spoon, scoop, open mouth..

..yup, it's that simple.

So whuddaru waiting for? Strawberry season'll be over before you know it, and this high protein, high fiber, antioxident-ed, decent.amount.of.calcium snack, breakfast, or dessert will sure to please. It's that delish you won't even know it's gud for you.
..[how's that for convincing gimmick?.. eh, just scroll back up -salivate- for inspiration/motivation].


Happy Healthy Juicy Strawberries n' Kreem!