Glazed Strawberry Tarts | Judy Wise Judy Wise found this strawberry tart recipe handwritten in her mother’s cookbook. It’s at least from the 1960s, and Judy says it tastes wonderful and is so pretty. INGREDIENTS 1 quart strawberries ½ cup confectioners’ sugar 1 cup water ½ to 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch Red […]
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Clean Eating Strawberry Shortcake | Emilie Plants After making a complete body transformation in the past year, former Florida Strawberry Festival Queen’s Court member Emilie Plants has started her own personal training bootcamp. She loves to peruse the web for health and fitness blogs. She found this paleo-friend option online. SHORTCAKE INGREDIENTS 1/3 cup coconut […]
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Strawberry Smoothie | Devon Higginbotham During the winter strawberry season, when the berries are plentiful, Devon Higginbotham stashes her excess in the freezer for smoothies. If you want to keep them from freezer burn, use a vacuum sealer to remove the air so they stay fresh longer. INGREDIENTS Dozen frozen berries (or about a cup […]
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Strawberry Goat Cheese Flatbread Salad | Wish Farms There’s no shortage of delicious strawberry-themed recipes on Wish Farm’s website. From desserts to breakfast, there’s something for everyone. Family Foodie is the blogger that developed the flatbread salad for Wish Farms. INGREDIENTS 4 Naan flat breads 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 2 teaspoons unsalted butter 1 […]
Continue ReadingWalden Lake students learn about bike safety
Walden Lake Elementary had a bike rodeo hosted by St. Joseph’s Hospital Feb. 20 and 21. Staff came out to the school and did a presentation for the primary grades. The fourth and fifth graders went through a course set up outside on bikes and scooters to practice the hand signals. They also learned how […]
Continue ReadingPlant City extends helping hand for car-crash victims
As of last week, Kasie Durden was lying in a hospital bed, ventilator tubes down her throat. She had been in a horrible accident with her husband, Jeremy, just after midnight on Feb. 8. Durden suffered a broken neck and bruised spinal cord, among many other injuries. At first, she didn’t even know Jeremy had […]
Continue ReadingTeacher, Yankees collaborate to provide new shoes
It was Valentine’s Day, and some students at Marshall Middle School were in for a sweet surprise. No, they weren’t getting candy. They were being gifted with something a little more essential: shoes. Teacher Brandy Mordecai pushed a metal cart into her classroom. A bulky box pressed against its cool surface. Her students perked up. […]
Continue ReadingPlant City boxer rescue plans circus-themed party
Second Chance Boxer Rescue might have aimed at helping a specific breed when it first started, but founder Bill Gray doesn’t discriminate. In fact, one of the organization’s most heartbreaking success stories involves a Dalmatian mix. Named Circles, Second Chance got a call from a Lakeland Veterinarian about an abused puppy. He was thrown into […]
Continue ReadingGood deeds roll at Plant City Automotive
Walking into Tony Mendolia’s Plant City Automotive is like walking back in time. The waiting room has been completely redone in a retro style. Tin siding climbs up half the wall, pictures of classic cars dot the hallway to the bathroom which is labeled “Pit Stop.” A black and white checkered floor is the boldest […]
Continue ReadingCounty commission proclaims Florida Strawberry Festival Days
The Strawberry Festival Queen and Court accepted a proclamation from the Hillsborough County Commission which proclaims Feb. 27 to March 9 Florida Strawberry Festival Days. Commissioner Higginbotham normally presents it the proclamation, but he was in Mumbai for the International Indian Film Academy awards event preparation. Commissioner Sandra Murman presented it this year. Also in […]
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