On Apr 7, 5:44*pm, "Cindi - HappyMamatoThree"
> wrote:
> "Myrl Jeffcoat" > wrote in message
>
> ...
>
> > The strawberries are available once again. *They are a family
> > favorite. *I don't know how many flats we've consumed since Easter -
> > but likely close to 4.
>
> > I don't usually make jam or jelly - it doesn't easily get used up.
> > Other than the usual Strawberry Short Cake, etc., what other dishes or
> > recipes can you use an over abundance of strawberries in?
>
> > I also use them in smoothies, and fresh fruit salads. *But we need
> > something different!
>
> > Myrl Jeffcoat
>
> Fresh pear, strawberry and spinach salad
> Strawberry Rhubarb pie
> Fresh strawberry cake with cream cheese frosting
> Strawberry swirl cheesecake
> Strawberry (or mixed berry with blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries)
> cobbler
> Pancakes with fresh strawberry syrup
> Chilled strawberry soup (I haven't made it but by sister does a good job
> with it)
>
> We got 1/2 a flat on Sunday and they are almost gone already. We did berry
> shortcake last night because I wanted raspberries and blackberries too. Very
> nice.
>
> Enjoy them whatever you do with them.
>
> Cindi
>
> I also clean and rinse then dry well about half a flat of strawberries. I
> freeze them and use them as ice cubes in sprite or 7up or gingerale for the
> kidlets and they work really well making strawberry smoothies or strawberry
> ice cream.



That's what I love about this group. I'll hit a wall on new ideas,
and you guys come right in, and chisel that wall down. All GREAT
ideas - once again!

Thank you!
Myrl Jeffcoat