Strawberry king and his Mochi

strawberry king!, originally uploaded by love･janine.

This is the Strawberry King from love.janine at her flickr photostream. This delicious treat is a Japanese Mochi (is a Japanese rice cake made of glutinous rice pounded into paste and molded into shape. In Japan it is traditionally made in a ceremony called mochitsuki. While also eaten year-round, mochi is a traditional food for the Japanese New Year and is commonly sold and eaten during that time. Mochi is also a prominent snack in Hawaii and Taiwan.Wikipedia)

Let the Strawberry Eating Begin

First batch of Strawberries

Courtesy of the Berry Bay Farms in Wimauma, Fl

Berry Bay Farms

Lucky me scored half a flat (6 pints) of beautiful strawberries yesterday from our friends Michelle and Todd at the Berry Bay Farms. Todd is the farm manager and has been in the Agriculture Business for over 25 years and loves what he does. The website for the farm has all kinds of  "strawberry growing" photo's and info. I didn't know that   they grow onions on the outside row because it's not the favorite place to pick the strawberries (only working on one side).  I'm still learning our different varieties of Florida Strawberries,  (there are seven main varieties) and did you know that   

"Each plant is picked every 3 to 4 days. It takes a strawberry approximately 14 to 21 days (depending on weather) to go from flower to red fruit"    Visit the website to learn more fun facts.

   Today when I got home from work I played in the kitchen making Strawberry Bread Pudding,

Strawberry Bread and Angel Food Cake for Strawberry Shortcake with Hard Whipped  Cream. Yum!                                                 

Oregon Strawberry

oregon strawberry, originally uploaded by heatherkh.

A shout out to the Oregon berry! From heathers flickr photostream at Flickr! They are so Beautiful~

I heart Strawberries

cupcake, originally uploaded by hlkljgk.

Love this strawberry cut into a heart! Excellent~

Mini Strawberry Pie

These two yummy photos are from Heather Katsoulis at her Flickr Photostream. Heather is a photographer in Western Mass. She has a beautiful website and blog . Follow the link to get the recipe for this adorable mini strawberry pie~

Fruit Mousse

MOUSSE DE FRUTAS, originally uploaded by Joan Brunés.

I'm not even sure what this is, but I think it is so pretty. The translation is something about Fruit Mousse, From Joan Brune's who lives in Vilanova del Valle's, Catalunya which is in Spain, north of Barcelona. I was having a bit of hard time with the google translator but Joan Brue's is a  dessert/pastry  chef and has a website that is absolutely Delicious.

Chocolate Covered Strawberries

I found this at the Facebook Strawberry Fan Club. Don't they look Delicious!
I found a couple of recipes at the food networks website.  You pretty much just need semisweet chocolate and white chocolate and strawberries..

This one by "bluejeanmomma"  Gourmet Chocolate Decadence at Squiddo. Blue Jean Momma  even give you tips, like using a plastic ziploc to dribble the white chocolate.

and some fancy swirls..
Then check out this Pie

From the California Strawberry Commission
This is the
Chocolate dipped strawberry Tart with pecan crumb crust

Old Fashioned Strawberry Soda Float

This is from Derr's Soda Fan Club. Derr's Soda is located in Boonville, Indiana and has been around for over a hundred years. Shown here with a scoop of old fashioned Vanilla Ice cream!

Sweet Red Strawberries Cute Handbag Purse Pouch Wallet

Sweet Red Strawberries Cute Handbag Purse Pouch Wallet , originally uploaded by ventichai shop.

This little cutie is from Ventichaie Shop at her Flickr Photostream, and can be found at the Venticahaie Etsy store. The prices are Great!

Strawberry Tiramisu Trifle

Strawberry Tiramisu Trifle 

This is from Taste Of  Home website, where you can find the recipe for this Super Strawberry  dessert. I guess I'm on a Tiramisu Kick.. I don't think I can wait for our  "strawberry season" to try this one. Yum

Ice Cream@Tiramisu/Strawberry

Ice Cream@Tiramisu/Strawberry, originally uploaded by Novemgoodbye.

WoW! Now I'm on a mission to find out what all this is made from.

Strawberry Cupcake Tart Melt Candles

These Cupcake Candles are  from Candlelynn's Etsy Store where  Jana and Allan create and sell their candles. They have a compelling story of how they used their own creativity and developed plans to prosper after the lose of both their jobs through this tough economy. They now have this wonderful Etsy store full of their yummy concoctions.

Scruptious Strawberry pincusion

These are the delightful creations of Heather Bailey from Hello my name is Heather.

This adorable pincushion sewing pattern is available at Heather's website and store.

Strawberry Bracelet

Red bracelet!, originally uploaded by ladycupcake80.

These creations are the artwork of Silvia in Italy and can be found at her flickr photostream. She has an adorable blog Rainbow in the Dark.

Strawberry fields forever!!!

Strawberry fields forever!!!, originally uploaded by Spy to die 4.

Love this Picture from Spytodie4 on Flickr. It was taken in Germany. Isn't this great!

Strawberries

Strawberries, originally uploaded by Pisces Romance.

Yummy Plate full of Strawberries from Kelvin Wong at his Flickr Photostream.

Red Cake in Paint

Red Cake
8 x 8 inches
oil on canvas

This beautiful piece of cake is the creation of Halima Washington. Halima is an artist who lives in Atlanta, Georgia and paints with a combination of a palette knife and a brush. She "loves using the impasto technique because she wants the viewer to be aware of the paint and her passion for it and  wants people to see everyday ordinary objects and surroundings as extraordinary". Halima has a beautiful blog SMALL WORKS that is full of her magnificent pieces of work. If you're lucky enough to live in Atlanta Halima teaches at Callanwolde Fine Arts Center and has her work available at the Anne Irwin Fine Art Gallery. You can also find out more at Halima's website.

friday/red (5)

friday/red (5), originally uploaded by girlhula.

This beauty is from Girlhula @ Flickr. Love It! Girlhulas also has an Etsy store where she has many gorgeous photos available and don't forget to visit her blog at Hula Seventy.

Strawberry Cupcake with Strawberry Buttercream

This is on today's msn's home page article featuring Cupcakes. Of course my favorite is this Strawberry Cupcake with Strawberry Butter-cream. It is from Martha Stewart Cupcakes, and you can find the recipe at Delish.

Simply Perfect

This Perfect Bowl of Delicious Strawberries is from Judy's blog at "Judy's Garden & Recipes". They are from her own little stash that survived the feasting of her resident Mockingbird. Judy lives in California and takes full advantage of her gorgeous surroundings taking us with her through her beautiful photography! Be sure to check out her blog, you'll be glad you did~

Chocolate Strawberry Extravaganza!

Chocolate Strawberry Extravaganza!, originally uploaded by cdgleason.

This has to be one of the most beautiful Strawberry Cakes Ever! This is from
Cdgleason's Flickr Photostream.. She even donated it "to a fund raiser for the local catholic radio station" Pure Sweetness !~*

strawberry shortcake

strawberry shortcake, originally uploaded by cakes by roselyn.

Here's another adorable strawberry cake. Love It!

Strawberry Shortcake Cake

Strawberry Shortcake Cake, originally uploaded by springlakecake.

This is so adorable. It's from Spring Lake Cake.

strawberry jam forever!

strawberry jam forever!, originally uploaded by favspotting.

Love it!

Super Duper Strawberry Tart

WoW.. I know I say this a lot, but you have to admit this looks awesome! This is a
Strawberry Yogurt Mascarpone Tart and it is from Meetas blog What's For Lunch, Honey?
You will find the recipe as well as all the how to's. Just Fabulous.


I didn't know what a Mascarpone Tart was so good ole' Wikipedia came to my rescue. It's
"a triple-cream cheese made from crème fraîche, denatured with tartaric acid.[1] Sometimes buttermilk is added as well, depending on the brand. After denaturation, whey is removed without pressing or aging.[2] One can manufacture mascarpone by using cream, tartaric or citric acid, or even lemon juice.[3]

Mascarpone is milky-white in color and is easily spread. When fresh, it smells like milk and cream. It is used in various dishes of the Lombardy region of Italy, where it is a specialty. It is a main ingredient of tiramisu. It is sometimes used instead of butter or Parmesan cheese to thicken and enrich risotto."
Yum, can't wait to try it!

Bakerella's Strawberry Cream cheese Poundcake

Bakerella's is now one of my favorite places to hang out. You can find the recipe and instructions on her blog for this delicious Strawberry Cream Cheese Poundcake. Gobbs of yummy stuff all over the place. She takes incredible photos so al of her Baking is absolutely gorgeous. She also has the cutest line of t-shirts "Sweet Tee's Bakeware" how cute is that!

Strawberry KitKat

They have Strawberry KitKat in Japan, No fair! As told on CandyAddict. Apparently It was a special edition winter strawberry.. uh huh~

The strawberry in Strawberry Point, Iowa was designed and built by Harold Lange of East Dubuque, Illinois while he was employed at Frank Hardie in Dubuque
This is from a postcard. The largest Strawberry. Found this at Worlds Largest Things.

Strawberry Phone Or Not

I thought this was pretty amazing. Alfoart has Photoshop Tutorials. Something else for my to do list.

Cholcolate Strawberries

These yummy strawberries are from Denise at her gorgeous blog Look Beyond the Picket Fence.

Strawberry Cake Fabric

This is a Michael Miller Tea Party Fabric and I found it on Amy's adorable blog

Tea With Friends, where you can find delicious close ups of this yummy fabric.The fabric Can be found on Etsy at Barb's 70 Shop.

Strawberry and Creme Cheese Sandwich

Look what's on msn's website today.. Yummy they have a great piece on lunchbox ready sandwich's on their Delish. site with recipes from EatingWell..Yummy

Strawberry Postcards

These two adorable postcards are from a fellow postcrossing member's photostream at her Flickr! She has many more must see postcards..

Inspirations by Lemondrop

This Delicious piece of work is from Tami's flickr. Tami Levin lives and works in Sunnyvale California and is inspired by her own muse a fairy named Lemondrop. She has a blog, 101 Fairy Lane , a website Lemon Tree Tales. and even an Etsy Store .Oh so much fun..

Cupcake Decorating Ideas

You can find yummy cupcake decorating ideas at Country Living. Love the Apron!

Old Fashioned Strawberry Shortcake

This is from My Recipes.com,
where you will find all the yummy details on how to make this Delicious treat~

Yogurt and Strawberry Waffle Cones

This time of year most of our strawberries come from California. This yummy idea of Yogurt and strawberries in a cone comes from the California Strawberry Commission. You'll find the how to's as well as other recipe ideas.