Strawberry

Summery Strawberries are highly recognised for their unique triangular shaped red fruit. This sweet little parcel is at its best when picked fresh and in season. Nutritionally speaking strawberries add a tasty dose of Vitamin C, Folate, flavinoids and dietary fiber to your diet, with less than 200 kJ per cup, a healthy snack anytime of the day.
Strawberries are a true delight when summer roles around especially served alongside ice-cream, cream or yogurt they easily turn 'simple into special' with; cheesecakes, puddings, chocolate and sponge cake.
Strawberries when dried lend themselves lovely to a favourite recipe, the Florentine.
Home made jams and preserves make a lovely addition to a ladies brunch, afternoon tea or a special present that money simply cannot buy.
Strawberries are best when grown in well drained soil the most recognized variant possessing over-sized rounded green leaves and small white and yellow flowers.

love amie x

For more inspiring recipes, Rhubarb and strawberry marble pudding click here: http://amieherring.blogspot.com/2009/06/rhubarb-strawberry-marble-pudding-stove.html