Pick Strawberries Day, observed on May 20th, is a fun and flavorful celebration dedicated to one of the most beloved fruits of spring—strawberries. This day encourages people to visit local farms and strawberry patches to hand-pick their own fresh strawberries. Today, Pick Strawberries Day is an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors, engage in a family-friendly activity, and appreciate the freshness and taste of strawberries at their peak ripeness.
With local farm stands and markets — here and in Ireland — now brimming with the luscious, versatile, and delicious berry, you might enjoy these recipes for “classic” shortcakes and a delicious chocolate biscuit version. CLASSIC STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE SERVES 4 My mother always called these shortcakes “cream of tartar biscuits.” She served them throughout strawberry season, and during July and August she substituted mixed berries or peaches.
Always delicious! For the Bisquick version, see the Variation that follows. Sign up to IrishCentral's newsletter to stay up-to-date with everything Irish! For the strawberries and cream Ingredients: Method: Make strawberries and cream. Combine half the strawberries and sugar in a medium bowl.
Cover and refrigerate until serving. In a large bowl or stand mixer, whip cream and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar and continue beating until stiff peaks form.
Keep refrigerated until ready to use. Make shortcakes. Preheat oven to 425° F.
In a large bowl, combine flour, .
