Site icon Food24

Strawberries usher in Spring: Our best recipes plus where to pick your own

(image: iStock)

The season for strawberries has arrived and the luscious berry makes for great Spring-time recipes, from smoothies to cocktails, this versatile fruit can be used for both sweet and savoury recipes. 

Make the most of the harvest with these 5 ambrosial recipes!

Strawberry and banana smoothie bowls

Strawberry pistachio tart

Banana, strawberry and bacon French toast skewers

Herby pork fillet with a strawberry and spinach salad

Strawberry and limoncello mojito cocktails

 

Adding to the fun of cooking with strawberries, it’s even more rewarding when you can pick them yourself.

The whole family can participate in picking the strawberries at any of the following farms:

Polkadraai farm 

Prices: R40 – R190

Time: Mon – Sun: 09:00 – 16:00

Contact: 0218813303

Helderberg farm

Prices: N/A

Time: Mon – Sun: 08:30 – 18:00

Contact: 0218554308

Mooiberge farm

Prices: N/A

Time: Mon-Sun: 08:00 – 18:00

Contact: 0218813222

ALSO TRY: 

The ultimate A to Z of South African dessert recipes

The ultimate A to Z of South African desserts