Strawberry Recipes!

Strawberry Smoothie

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

• 2 cup frozen strawberries
• 2 frozen bananas
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1/2 cup yogurt

Blend strawberries, bananas, juice and yogurt in a food processor until smooth.  Pour into glasses and enjoy.

Strawberry Spinach Salad
Serves: 6

Ingredients:

• 1 (10-oz) pkg. fresh spinach, torn
• 2 c. fresh strawberries, sliced
• 1 c. fresh mushroons, sliced
• 1/3 c. cooked bacon
• 1/3 c. raspberry vinaigrette

In a large bowl, combine the spinach, strawberries, mushrooms, and bacon.  Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss to coat. 

Enjoy!

Strawberries!!

You have probably seen strawberries at the supermarket and at the local farmer's market. Strawberries are in season right now which makes them affordable, widely available at most supermarkets AND sweet and juicy. Strawberries are full of Vitamin C, B Vitamins and many minerals.  They are an excellent snack and most children love their sweet taste especially when they are in season and nice and ripe.  You can add strawberries to a salad to give it a sweet taste or put it in a smoothie. Also for a fun family activity you could go to one of the pick your own strawberries in the area.  

• Ashland Berry Farm
  12607 Old Ridge Road, Beaverdam, VA 23015
  Hours: 9 AM - 5 PM daily
• Chesterfield Berry Farm
  20401 Skinquarter Road, Moseley, VA 23120
  Hours: 9 AM - 5 PM daily
• Dodd's Acres Farm
  4077 Market Road, Mechanicsville, VA 23111
  Hours: Monday through Friday 8 AM - 6 PM; Saturday 8 AM - 4 PM
• The Berry Patch
  3622 Darbytown Court, Richmond, VA 23231
  Hours: 8 AM - 8 PM daily
• Historic 17th Street Farmers' Market
  17th and Main Street, Richmond, VA 23223
  Hours: Saturdays 8:30 AM - 4 PM