Strawberries: a Star of Springtime

Strawberries are best in the spring, particularly in May and June. You’ll want to enjoy them for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, beverages and desserts. Strawberries are sensational in a wide range of foods.

Baked Salmon with Spinach and Strawberry Salsa

Baked Salmon with Spinach and Strawberry Salsa opens in a new tabEach spring, I look forward to indulging in plenty of fresh juicy strawberries. I remember my trip to France when I happened upon a tiny little strawberry stand in the middle of a small village close to the ocean. I have never had anything so delicious in my life! Luscious and sweet, I ate them fresh out of hand and took some home to bake into goodies like these Strawberry Cream Scones opens in a new tab.

Spring Salad with Strawberries and Creamy Orange Avocado Dressing

Spring Salad with Strawberries and Creamy Orange Avocado Dressing opens in a new tabStrawberries are best in the spring, particularly in May and June. You’ll want to enjoy them for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, beverages and desserts. Remember, they are not just for fruit salads and sweet dishes; strawberries are sensational in a wide range of foods from Spring Salad with Strawberries and Creamy Orange Avocado Dressing opens in a new tab to Cucumber Sandwiches with Strawberries and Watercress opens in a new tab to Pineapple and Strawberry Breakfast Sandwich opens in a new tabes — and plenty more. 

When shopping, look for firm red berries, no yellow or mushy soft spots. Keep them dry in the refrigerator and don’t wash them until you are ready to eat them. If possible, serve strawberries at room temperature for greater flavor and a heavenly fragrance. Want to experiment? Get inspired by these serious strawberry sensations:

What’s your favorite way to eat strawberries? Share your idea or recipe in the comments section below. 

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