This February 27th is National Strawberry Day. Let's celebrate by creating some delicious strawberry-inspired recipes!
Origin of Strawberries
Did you know there are two fun theories about where strawberries come from and how they got their name? One idea is that when the berries fell from the plants, they were left "strewn" across the ground, which is how they might have gotten the name "straw" berries. The other thought is that these lovely berry beds were covered with straw to keep weeds away and help keep them cozy during the chilly winter months. So, the straw actually played a part in giving them the delightful name we all know: strawberries!
Strawberries Facts
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- Seeds grow on the outside of the fruit
- Belong to the rose family
- Each American eats 3.4 pounds per year
- Strawberries are perennials
- Mainly grown in California
Recipes
Fresh Strawberry Milkshakes by My Recipes
This sweet dessert drink highlights juicy strawberries and creamy vanilla ice cream. Not everyone loves milkshakes, but this one you're going to love! Milkshakes are an excellent afternoon pick-me-up or a delicious post-dinner treat. You could even add a banana chocolate syrup for a chocolate-covered strawberry milkshake!
Who doesn't love a good fruit crumb bar? Buttery, rich crumb is the perfect envelope to a layer of juicy, sweet strawberry filling. This strawberry crumb bar recipe has minimal ingredients but does not skimp on flavor. So, you could even add some other fruits that complement the strawberries, including blueberries, raspberries, or rhubarb!
Balsamic-Glazed Salmon with Strawberry Salsa by Life as a Strawberry
In addition to being great for desserts (strawberry pie, strawberry shortcake, strawberry pancakes), strawberries are also an excellent and fresh ingredient for savory dishes. They are lovely in salads and pair well with some main dishes. Strawberries are also a perfect choice for the sweet salsa that tops the tangy balsamic-glazed salmon in this salmon dish. I can even imagine this recipe would taste great with a bit of goat cheese. Strawberries and goat cheese make an excellent flavor combination!
Strawberry Treats
Because life is busy, sometimes we don't have time to make things from scratch. Celebrate National Strawberry Day by ordering these decadent chocolate-covered strawberries. You're going to love them!
Here's another reminder that National Strawberry Day is right on February 27th. Have the ingredients for your Top Picked Recipes: National Strawberry Day ready for the big day!