Sweet Berry Time

Strawberries are the first berry of the season, and they're available in bulk.   When buying berries from your local farmers market, look for plump berries with shiny, bright colored fruit. Avoid soggy containers and berries that look too dark. These are both signs of age and mean the berries are soft and mushy. If you are trying to find a way to use up all the extra berries, check out these 5 delicious ways to make the strawberry a star at your next meal.

Strawberry Marshmallow  Mousse 
Decadent strawberry flavor, in the lightness of mousse. This easy recipe tastes like you slaved away in the kitchen. 

Strawberry Stuffed French Toast 
What a great way to start your day. Strawberries ramp up the flavor of already tasty french toast. 

Strawberry Cream Cheesecake 
Nothing says spring like rich cheesecake, filled with fresh berries. 

Strawberry  Cucumber Salsa 
Not just for dessert, strawberries pair well with fresh cucumbers and spicy pepper. 

Old Fashioned Strawberry Ice Cream
What better way to indulge in fresh berries, than to make real ice cream!