Occasionally, an ingredient is so good it asks politely to be left alone. The difficulty is listening. We have the ability to do almost anything with and to an ingredient. Implementing restraint, doing absolutely nothing except enjoying the sun-warmed berries feels like cheating. It is amazing how, as a cook, we feel guilty by doing nothing. In the case of these strawberries, if we did anything but eat them, we would have done them a disservice. Tomorrow, if there are any left, we can explore possibilities about the next steps. For now, I need a napkin.
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