Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Strawberry season has come to Boston, which means I’ll focus on this speckled summer fruit in a few upcoming posts.
And what better place to begin than with breakfast, and a hot breakfast at that?
I love cooked cereal, though I confess I’m a bit of a traditionalist and usually prepare simple oatmeal on the stovetop. (Here’s a video showing you how.) That said, porridge can be prepared with a wide range of whole grains and seeds. Dress it up with dried or fresh fruit, nuts, and a little sweetener (if needed), and you’ve got a powerhouse breakfast that tastes good any time of year, no matter the weather.
Today’s version was inspired by succulent farmers’ market strawberries, which are sliced atop a creamy mixture of oats, flax, and hemp seeds. Almond milk, or another of your choosing, is an optional addition (though not at all necessary).
A short and sweet post—just like the ephemeral strawberry season—it also serves as a reminder that hot cereal is as terrific a breakfast in summer as it is in winter.
Especially when it stars local strawberries.
—
Note. No strawberries were digitally altered to enhance the color in today’s article; they are as red, succulent, and sweet as they look. Locally produced strawberries often bear little resemblance to the less flavorful, pinker berries you get off season. Find a local market to enjoy this fabulous fruit while you still can, and check out this strawberry recipe round-up for culinary and mixology inspiration!
Related Posts
Comments
Talk to Me
Please remember that your comment will be moderated and may not appear until the author approves it. Comments should be respectful of others.
This looks so good, I want some right now! Porridge as a midnight snack?!
I’ve eaten that for breakfast days in a row now, And, for the record, I ate oatmeal for dinner when I was in college. Because I love it. Also, I had no money.
June and July are the best months for fresh strawberries in New England. Strawberries can be used in a variety of recipes for every meal of the day. The best ones are locally grown!