No matter what your age or where you live, there is a good chance that you have a vivid memory of perfectly ripe strawberries. Though strawberries are available at almost every time of year these days thanks to good shipping, there really is, nothing quite like a strawberry that is very fresh and perfectly ripe strait out of your own garden.
Strawberries do not need a lot of skill to grow, and the fresh taste makes it more than worth having a few pots on your patio or a plot in your garden. Fresh strawberries are delicious on their own with a little cream and sugar, or added to other recipes.
The strawberries that we recognize today are originally American, and they are a hybrid of a species from South America that had to be crossbred with a species from North America to help them survive. They were a sign of decadence and health in Europe.
Strangely enough, strawberries were considered poisonous in Argentina until the middle of the 19th century. While those plants varied greatly in shape, size, and flavor, they all bore the well-known red color and heart-shaped fruit that we all adore so much.
When you are thinking about strawberries, you will of course think of eating them raw, but you will find that there are several other options that will prove just as delicious. One fun dessert option is to remove the green leaves and cut the strawberries themselves down into small chunks. Then place them in a bowl and cover them with water, after which, you will strew white sugar over the top as liberally as you like. If you let it add ice and let it soak in the refrigerator for a few hours, you will have a deliciously cold summer treat.
Many people love the firm texture of strawberries, but they might not be altogether fond of the sweetness, or perhaps they prefer their flavors a little more complex. If this describes you, think about putting out a bowl of good balsamic vinegar and powdered confectioner sugar, and then dipping the fruit into first one, then the other. The sweetness will be enhanced by the sharp taste of the vinegar and you will find that this makes an excellent end to a good meal.
Strawberries and spinach make a great pairing. Toss a few in the next time you want to serve a spinach salad. If you combine the spinach, sliced strawberries, some red onions and caraway seeds, you will have a great salad that works well for lunch or dinner. Top it with a dressing of balsamic vinegar, rice vinegar, mustard and honey to pull it all together.
Alternatively, you can try this fresh spinach salad. Remove all the stems from the spinach leaves so you only have the tender greens. Slice the strawberries diagonally to create an interesting look. Toss them into the greens with a little Gorgonzola cheese and some tasty homemade croutons for some crunch. Top it all off with a little dab of ranch dressing and some freshly ground black pepper for a delightful salad that is a wonderful marriage of textures and flavors.
Do not relegate strawberries only to shortcake. They have a lot more to offer than the traditional dessert. Strawberries are nutritious and flavorful, and are the ideal berry to serve. There is a reason the strawberry is everyone's favorite. - 16003
Strawberries do not need a lot of skill to grow, and the fresh taste makes it more than worth having a few pots on your patio or a plot in your garden. Fresh strawberries are delicious on their own with a little cream and sugar, or added to other recipes.
The strawberries that we recognize today are originally American, and they are a hybrid of a species from South America that had to be crossbred with a species from North America to help them survive. They were a sign of decadence and health in Europe.
Strangely enough, strawberries were considered poisonous in Argentina until the middle of the 19th century. While those plants varied greatly in shape, size, and flavor, they all bore the well-known red color and heart-shaped fruit that we all adore so much.
When you are thinking about strawberries, you will of course think of eating them raw, but you will find that there are several other options that will prove just as delicious. One fun dessert option is to remove the green leaves and cut the strawberries themselves down into small chunks. Then place them in a bowl and cover them with water, after which, you will strew white sugar over the top as liberally as you like. If you let it add ice and let it soak in the refrigerator for a few hours, you will have a deliciously cold summer treat.
Many people love the firm texture of strawberries, but they might not be altogether fond of the sweetness, or perhaps they prefer their flavors a little more complex. If this describes you, think about putting out a bowl of good balsamic vinegar and powdered confectioner sugar, and then dipping the fruit into first one, then the other. The sweetness will be enhanced by the sharp taste of the vinegar and you will find that this makes an excellent end to a good meal.
Strawberries and spinach make a great pairing. Toss a few in the next time you want to serve a spinach salad. If you combine the spinach, sliced strawberries, some red onions and caraway seeds, you will have a great salad that works well for lunch or dinner. Top it with a dressing of balsamic vinegar, rice vinegar, mustard and honey to pull it all together.
Alternatively, you can try this fresh spinach salad. Remove all the stems from the spinach leaves so you only have the tender greens. Slice the strawberries diagonally to create an interesting look. Toss them into the greens with a little Gorgonzola cheese and some tasty homemade croutons for some crunch. Top it all off with a little dab of ranch dressing and some freshly ground black pepper for a delightful salad that is a wonderful marriage of textures and flavors.
Do not relegate strawberries only to shortcake. They have a lot more to offer than the traditional dessert. Strawberries are nutritious and flavorful, and are the ideal berry to serve. There is a reason the strawberry is everyone's favorite. - 16003
About the Author:
Jello is an amazing product line of dessert products that make incredible desserts. find a complete selection of wonderful jello recipes at our site dedicated to Jello.
