Spring is trying its best to arrive in Arkansas, but it’s struggling. We’ve gone from 75 to 35 during the week which has me all confused. And it’s really confusing my gardening. My tomato plants need the soil to warm so they can go in the ground. Soon!

Know what I mean?

With spring fever rising, I’m so looking forward to strawberry season in Arkansas. We have some of the absolute best strawberries y’all. They are so much sweeter than the ones you can find year round in the grocery. We absolutely eat them straight from the crate during the short season, and I love using them in these favorite ways.

Take a look. Each recipe title is linked to the post.

Be sure to come back for more ideas next week. And…I’m dreaming up some new ideas for you as well.

Happy Spring! (brrrr)

BLUEBERRY, STRAWBERRY AND CHICKEN SALAD with BLUEBERRY VINAIGRETTE

STRAWBERRY-BASIL PEPPER JELLY

GRILLED PORK TENDERLOIN with STRAWBERRY SALSA

FRESH STRAWBERRY CAKE