tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2744734965412225855.post8504296834599647386..comments2023-11-13T05:10:30.178-06:00Comments on La Cocina de Leslie: The Great Strawberry Debate {Agua de Fresa}Leslie Harrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12084393882026836564noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2744734965412225855.post-78160986998951942292015-03-01T17:30:17.369-06:002015-03-01T17:30:17.369-06:00I live in Ajijic, Mexico and we have lovely strawb...I live in Ajijic, Mexico and we have lovely strawberries year round. They grow them here to sell in the United States. Also, raspberries and blackberries. And they are dirt cheap. No transportation costs. How lucky are we?Leslie Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12084393882026836564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2744734965412225855.post-11963671572498005202011-05-29T13:52:02.737-05:002011-05-29T13:52:02.737-05:00Aww the Troll's comment is gone, I wanted to c...Aww the Troll's comment is gone, I wanted to come and swear a bit. ;) Ah well, but HEY! They always have great strawberries in the "Hormigas" these little snack-shop places where they sell fresas con crema and nachos and stuff, they taste home grown. And Leslie I can't wait to try this recipe for my husband! Thank You :)lindy willsonhttp://profiles.google.com/gringalindynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2744734965412225855.post-38776476032747998012011-05-29T04:37:36.085-05:002011-05-29T04:37:36.085-05:00Leslie, readers come back for the stories as much ...Leslie, readers come back for the stories as much as they do the recipes (if not more!) and Liz is right, it's what is loved about you! I always leave this blog with a smile and learning something new that I hadn't thought about previously. I love it! ♥Chantilly Patiñohttp://www.biculturalmom.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2744734965412225855.post-22332539275527449692011-05-28T21:25:16.049-05:002011-05-28T21:25:16.049-05:00You are at the wrong place if you just want a reci...You are at the wrong place if you just want a recipe. Leslie tells wonderful stories behind all the recipes she posts here. It's what makes her blog special. Sheesh!LizCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2744734965412225855.post-55007248605738429462011-05-28T18:46:15.419-05:002011-05-28T18:46:15.419-05:00dont really care about your personal problems with...dont really care about your personal problems with your hubby about strawberries next time just cut to the damn chase and tell the damn recipeNomatchnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2744734965412225855.post-81352594872694282912011-05-18T18:45:24.475-05:002011-05-18T18:45:24.475-05:00That sounds absolutely delicious. I'm wanting ...That sounds absolutely delicious. I'm wanting to taste it right now. :) Good Luck with your adventures in Mexico. Sounds very fun.<br /><br />Mrs. T.<br />Acorn Hollow Acorn Hollownoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2744734965412225855.post-47725044847104646792011-05-17T23:05:52.917-05:002011-05-17T23:05:52.917-05:00Yummmm! I love strawberries. I have to say I have...Yummmm! I love strawberries. I have to say I have not had a Great strawberry yet in Mexico but Id love to drink Agua de Fresa any time. lisa n javinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2744734965412225855.post-85090826342444414202011-05-17T17:32:29.600-05:002011-05-17T17:32:29.600-05:00 Leslie, I love strawberries! And not all the mex... Leslie, I love strawberries! And not all the mexican strawberries are sweet, as you see. <br />What happened to you was your revenge jejeje <br /><br />Hugs Noracris Cecconoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2744734965412225855.post-2881690305763821092011-05-17T16:20:11.303-05:002011-05-17T16:20:11.303-05:00I've only lived in the States so I'm biase...I've only lived in the States so I'm biased. My mom made the agua de fresa for me as a kid but I never knew the real name for it. Thank you for bringing back memories!Bianca Avelinonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2744734965412225855.post-63627691718958647992011-05-17T11:13:37.137-05:002011-05-17T11:13:37.137-05:00 the strawberries from the tianguis are always sup... the strawberries from the tianguis are always super ripe and juicy, and the ones you can find at the store are usually BIG and tasteless. i find myself buying them more from the store, though, because i'm usually not ready to consume 1/2 kg-1 kg of strawberries from the tiaguis all in one day. if i don't eat them that day, they usually go moldy. oh, the dilemma...alicenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2744734965412225855.post-19629209230851325992011-05-17T11:02:53.641-05:002011-05-17T11:02:53.641-05:00Strawberries in Veracruz city are awful. Ohio stra...Strawberries in Veracruz city are awful. Ohio strawberries are leaps and bounds better! So is the sweet corn...that is my husband and I's recurring food argument. ;-)Leah Flinnhttp://www.inveracruz.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2744734965412225855.post-85411152328789895652011-05-17T10:40:01.014-05:002011-05-17T10:40:01.014-05:00We don't get many strawberries here in Cancun....We don't get many strawberries here in Cancun... they come in plastic boxes and never look fresh :( I do love Agua de Fresa, though!GringationCancunhttp://gringationcancun.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2744734965412225855.post-8376468967235966562011-05-17T09:02:44.980-05:002011-05-17T09:02:44.980-05:00 I lived in Morelia for awhile and I too found the... I lived in Morelia for awhile and I too found the Mexican strawberries a bit disappointing, but I LOVE aguas frescas! I have tried a few of your other recipes for them and can't wait to try out this one! Lizhttp://whiskandaprayer.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2744734965412225855.post-28964434898724222772011-05-17T07:29:12.043-05:002011-05-17T07:29:12.043-05:00might be a little off here, and I can say I have o...might be a little off here, and I can say I have only tasted strawberries at Mexican resorts, the outer places I don't remember ever having any, but of the many fine fruits I have tasted in Mexico, strawberries were not at the top of my list...Dricknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2744734965412225855.post-53109542614091710902011-05-17T00:44:02.257-05:002011-05-17T00:44:02.257-05:00He brought out the sugar. ha ha! But of course, th...He brought out the sugar. ha ha! But of course, they're always right. :-)<br /><br />Love strawberries, they're my favorite fruit and the aroma is one of the best parts. This drinks looks great over ice. Monica Hnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2744734965412225855.post-59705019367118271712011-05-17T00:36:32.373-05:002011-05-17T00:36:32.373-05:00 Can't wait to try it! I'm going to surpri... Can't wait to try it! I'm going to surprise José with this when he gets home from work tomorrow!<br /><br />Perfect timing as always :)<br />KrystalArmyMustangnoreply@blogger.com