Strawberry and Goat Cheese Bruschetta Sue Harrell, Florida Strawberry Growers Association If you frequently entertain guests at home, they’ll be asking for seconds when you serve them this colorful bruschetta. INGREDIENTS 1 whole baguette 1 tbs extra virgin olive oil Freshly ground pepper 1 cup sliced Florida strawberries 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves 2 tbs […]
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Strawberry Recipe: Strawberry Soup
Strawberry Soup Sherry Orcutt, Hallelujah Acres Lifestyle Center This chilled, vegan soup is a great way to give any spring or summer meal a boost of antioxidants. INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cups cold water 1/2 cup cashews or almonds 1/2 cup frozen strawberries 1/4 cup soft dates Pinch of sea salt (Sherry recommends Celtic sea salt) […]
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Mini Strawberry Shortcake Michael Stanley, The Stanley Bakery To find more delectables from the Stanley Bakery, stop by its table at the Wednesday afternoon market in McCall Park, Plant City. INGREDIENTS 1/2 butter, softened (1 stick) 1/2 cup sugar 1 egg 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp […]
Continue ReadingStrawberry Recipe: Strawberry Blueberry Hazelnut Chocolate Flatbread
Strawberry Blueberry Hazelnut Chocolate Flatbread Wish Farms Whether as an appetizer or special breakfast, this flatbread will satisfy even the biggest sweet tooth, while providing a healthy dose of fresh fruit. INGREDIENTS 2 flatbreads 1/2 cup chocolate hazelnut spread 1/2 cup Wish Farms strawberries, sliced 1/2 cup Wish Farms blueberries 4 squares of white chocolate […]
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So you’ve purchased one too many delectable clamshells from the Florida Strawberry Festival. Once you get them home, how can you preserve your strawberries to make the most out of your trip? It all comes down to basic care and proper storage. These tips will allow you to enjoy your Plant City strawberries past the […]
Continue ReadingCourt Member: Payton Astin
What is something you always look forward to at the Florida Strawberry Festival? I get so excited to meet all of the people. I think it’s amazing how many people come from all over the world. What was the most interesting part of the festival pageant? I haven’t been in many pageants. I’ve only been […]
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What is one of your most cherished memories from the Florida Strawberry Festival? The year I showed my first steer, Bam Bam. We walked into the show ring, I was nervous, he was nervous. He wouldn’t set up his feet right, he wouldn’t stand still. He was acting a fool. But, it was a lot […]
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What are you looking forward to the most as a member of the court? I am excited to walk down the streets of the festival. As a kid, that was my most exciting thing, to see the court and the queen walk around with everybody else. Were you nervous during the pageant? Absolutely. I was […]
Continue ReadingFirst Maid: Deanna Rodriguez
How did you feel when they announced that you had been selected as first maid? I was just so excited and so lucky to be on the court and have a great year with the girls. Who is someone you want to thank for support and encouragement? I definitely have to thank my mom, because […]
Continue Reading2015 Strawberry Queen: Samantha Sun
Even before she was announced the 2015 Florida Strawberry Festival Queen, Samantha Sun stood in the center of the newly established court of five, her emerald green dress matching the brilliance of a charismatic smile that wowed the judges from the start. It was as if it was her natural place in the hierarchy of […]
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