For the love of strawberries . . .

We love strawberries. But they don't hold up well in the oven. Still, they're an integral part of my baking. I use them fresh, rarely baking with them.

We want to share our favorite strawberry recipes-- cakes and shortcakes, and even strawberry salads. but first . . . 

• The Care and Keeping of Strawberries

This article tells you how to pick and prep strawberries including a clever way to remove the hulls with a straw.

• Favorite Strawberry Salads

This will give you instructions for four different strawberry salads, all of which are very good.

• How to build traditional strawberry shortcakes with a biscuit mix

This article does two things, (1) it tells you how to cut strawberry shortcake prep time in half and (2) it tells you how to make traditional-type shortcakes. A recipe is included.

This article does two things, (1) it tells you how to cut strawberry shortcake prep time in half and (2) it tells you how to make traditional-type shortcakes. A recipe is included..

• How to build strawberry shortcakes with cinnamon chip biscuits

These are good as they get--just as they are--but our customers are making splendid strawberry shortcakes with them. 

• How to Make Strawberry Blintzes and Crepes (Under Construction)

These are delightful  If you can make a crepe, you can make a blintz. We'll show you how to fold them.

• How to Make a Strawberry Rhubarb Pie with a Crumble Top (Under Construction)

Strawberry and rhubarb is a delightful combination. If pie crusts are a problem, make a strawberry rhubarb crisp.

• The Best Strawberry Shortcakes Made with Cake (Under Construction)

These are elegant but not hard. You can use either vanilla cake or chocolate cake.