Recipes with Strawberry
The Charleston Farmer's Market opens on Saturday, April 12, and as in years past, the market has continued to grow. Fran Wilkes, the market director, expects between 40 and 50 farmers from all over the area on-site at Marion Square to sell a wide range of produce and food products during the season. Just a few of the things to expect on Saturday are asparagus, all types of lettuce, snow peas, radishes, herb plants and flowers, mushrooms, and one of our favorites - local strawberries. Getting up early to go to the market can be made even more enjoyable by taking time to have breakfast while you are shopping. There are numerous choices, ranging from croissants to omelets and grits. Market hours are 8 am - 1 pm on Saturday.
Since we are expecting house guests over the next few weeks, we have been looking at ways to incorporate strawberries into breakfast for our visitors. We have already made the bundt cake to freeze for future use and will serve it as a substitute for coffee cake along with strawberries. The granola can also be made ahead and is very good with fresh fruit. The scone recipe is one that Allen convinced Lisa Villiers at the Country Garden Inn to share during a visit to Napa Valley. With the scones, we will serve either the strawberry butter or preserves - two ideal ways to enjoy the local crop!
