Berries Berries Everywhere

Berries are everywhere right now. Strawberries, Blueberries, blackberries. It is the time to enjoy these sweet treats.

Here are some ways you and your children can enjoy your berries a little bit differently.

U.S.A. Berries
(recipe taken from Kinder Krunchies, a Discovery Toys book.)

Ingredients:
2 strawberries
5 blueberries
Coconut

Instructions:
1) Wash the strawberries and the blueberries.
2) Put berries in a small cup.
3) Sprinkle with shredded coconut.
4) Eat!

This is an easy treat the children can make. They will have fun eating it.

Berries and Créme
(recipe taken from the Kitchen Connection magazine by Homemade Gourmet)

Ingredients:
1 Homemade Gourmet Spiced Dip Mix
8 ounces of whipped topping, thawed
Fresh or frozen berries of your choice (if frozen, thaw and drain before using)

Instructions:
1) Combine the Homemade Gourmet Spiced Dip Mix and the whipped topping and stir until blended.
2) In a decorative or festive glass, such as a parfait cup, layer the spiced whipped toping with the fresh berries.

Strawberry Shakes
(recipe taken from Better Homes and Garden New Junior Cook Book)

Ingredients:
1—10 ounce package of frozen strawberries, thawed
1 cup of milk
1 point strawberry ice cream or frozen yogurt (2 cups)
Instructions:
1) Put strawberries and their juice into blender container. With adult help, cover and blend till smooth. Add the milk. Cover and blend till smooth.
2) Scoop some of the ice cream or yogurt into each of 3 tall glasses. Put the rest of the ice cream or yogurt into the blender container. With adult help, cover and blend until smooth.
3) Poor mixture from blender over the ice cream or yogurt in glasses. Serve with long-handled spoons and straws. Top each with a whole strawberry, if you like.
Makes 3 servings.

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Stacey Walker has a Homemade Gourmet Home Business. She uses her Homemade Gourmet products regularly for cooking fast and easy to prepare meals. She is currently using Homemade Gourmet in her meal planning and when teaching her children to cook. Visit her website at www.4minutemeals.com

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