That’s right, it’s strawberry season! I think strawberries might be my favorite fruit. Then again, I feel the same way about peaches. And blackberries. And really good blueberries. A nice, crisp apple straight from the tree….so you get the idea. I’m fickle about fruit. But since the seasons are spread out, I can enjoy them all and love each and every one the very most.

The first quart was eaten in the car on our way home from getting them. But the second went to the wonderful Old Fashioned Chelsea Waffles from Isa’s Vegan Brunch. I was really lucky to be a tester for that book and you can see a lot of the stuff I made here. Jess of Get Sconed is always so amazing to post all her tester stuff in one ginourmous blog post….maybe I should do that, too. But in the meantime, there’s that link.

It’s so much fun to see what other people are making now that the book is out. What surprises me is the people who say they aren’t ‘brunch people’ so haven’t gotten the book. I’m here to tell you that almost all (if not all) of those recipes make great dinners! Don’t miss out! And besides, aren’t weekends made for brunch?

Old Fashioned Chelsea Waffles

And here’s some delicious strawberry ice cream. I’m still tweaking the recipe a little, but let me tell you, it’s another great way to start strawberry season.

Strawberry Ice Cream

Speaking of ice cream, lola, please get in touch with me to claim your book! I’m not able to email you through your blog. My email address is in the column at the right. Please send me your address so I can get Lick It! out to you! If I don’t hear from you in a few days, I’m going to have to draw another winner. (Pssst…in case she doesn’t see this, you can still comment on that post. Just be sure I can get in touch with you if you win!)

What’s your favorite way to eat strawberries?

Probably the one I make the most (and just made again yesterday, in fact) are the Bagels. You think you’ve had bagels before? Well, nothing like these.

This scramble is fantastic and you can have a bagel alongside if you really want. It’s Isa’s Puttanesca Scramble.

Maybe the lovely, light Lemon Poppyseed Muffins for when you want something to munch but won’t wait for bagels? Or these decadent and delicious Cocoa Raspberry Muffins, with a Cinnamon Roll on the side.

She’s also got waffles. Amazing waffles. Be sure to try the ones with the seitan mole!

And don’t forget the Tofu Benny. I could live on that for a week and not get tired of it.

This list should get you started. But if you want to see more of what I made from Vegan Brunch, check it out here.

Get a copy fast. I know it’s not a self-help book, but it will improve your life. And you’ll make the best omelets you’ve ever had.