Strawberry Delights; Sweet and Savory

http://www.californiastrawberries.com/

Take a look at the above site to find out not only about strawberries from California, but a simply terrific cookbook that will have you whipping up strawberry concoctions and quite delightfully unexpected dishes. For instance:

Moroccan Spiced Strawberry Jam, Grilled Salmon with Strawberry Ginger Salsa,

Thai Green Papaya Salad with Grilled Strawberries, Strawberry Lassi, and of course, Classic Strawberry Shortcake

 

Ad tips on how to freeze whole strawberries. A very usable, helpful, and nice to look at cookbook.

 

The Little Bread Maker that Could...and Does!

 

Maybe you have thought about getting a bread making machine, just to be able to have home-baked bread more often. But the thought of lugging around and storing  a big box put you off the idea.   The Home Baker Mini Breadmaker from Zojirushi is a little space-saver that might just change your mind. Not only does it do all the kneading and baking, it also makes home made jam. And it is just 8 ½ by 11 by 12 inches.

The Home Bakery Mini Breadmaker's 1 lb. loaf is the perfect size for smaller households to savor the taste of freshly baked bread everyday without waste. Its compact design also makes it ideal for kitchens with limited countertop space. Select from three bread textures (Regular, Firm or Soft). It also prepares dough, cakes, jam, cookie and pasta dough and has a sturdy handle for easy carrying and a user friendly easy-to-read LCD control panel.

Simply have the ingredients on hand and the next time you have a hankering for home-made bread, just get baking.

http://www.zojirushi.com