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Summer vacation is about to end, and our weekly ritual will soon give way to soccer games and birthday parties. Lucky for me, farmers will be back next year with their trucks piled high, just as they’ve done for generations.

MARKET FRESH FRUIT DIP

This makes a terrific afternoon snack on a warm summer’s day. When entertaining, serve in a honeydew melon half and decorate rim with fresh blueberries and mint sprigs.

Ingredients

1 Pint Strawberries 2 Teaspoons Lemon Juice 3 Tablespoons Honey 4 oz Cream Cheese, Room Temperature 1 Cup Plain Yogurt

Assorted Fruit Slices

Directions

1. Wash strawberries and remove green tops.

2. Place strawberries in a blender or food processor with lemon juice, honey, cream cheese, and yogurt. Puree until smooth.

3. To make a honeydew melon bowl, cut melon in half and scoop out seeds. Slice a 3 inch diameter circle off rounded bottom of rind so your bowl will sit flat.

4. Serve with slices of your favorite summer fruit. Peaches, plums, apples, and melons all work well and make a colorful presentation.

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