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Strawberry Smoothie and Strawberry Pie

© Jerri Brooker

My local stores have fresh strawberries already this spring. Of course, fresh in the stores means they have come from somewhere else, as it is not yet gardening season here. But I can't seem to resist buying the berries even though I know the local ones will be so much better later on.

This morning I made us a strawberry smoothie, just enough to fill two glasses, for breakfast.

Strawberry Smoothie

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Blend:

2 cups strawberries, cut in chunks
1 large banana, cut in slices
½ cup peach yogurt (or plain if you like)
½ cup orange juice
1 T. honey (for a little sweetness)
1 heaping cup of ice cubes

Pour into glasses and enjoy! If you have wheat germ at home and want to make the drink healthier, add a few tablespoons to the mix. Or add some ice cream or frozen yogurt.

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This is one of those recipes you can add your own touch to, to come up with a mix that works for you. I think grape juice would be an interesting substitute for orange juice. Or add some powdered milk. I think some crushed pineapple would add some depth.

Experiment; it really is quite easy to make this recipe your own.

When we went to Monterey, California, a few years back we found a delicious fruit smoothie bar that we visited for breakfast. You could add all kinds of delicious and healthy ingredients there and come up with a tasty, satisfying and good-for-you meal. We really missed it when we came home.

I have noticed, however, a new health food juice bar in a shopping center here near where we eat out on occasion. We'll have to try that some time.

I don't always like to drink my food; in fact, I seldom do. I prefer to bite into something and savor the flavor of what I'm eating. So I'm going to share my favorite summer pie recipe.

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Fresh Strawberry Pie

Filling:

Simmer one cup of strawberries, mashed, with 2/3 cup water. Blend and add to the mixture: 1 cup sugar, 3 T, cornstarch and 1/3 cup cold water. Bring to a boil and boil for one minute or until slightly thickened, stirring constantly. Cool

Pie Crust:

Mix 1 ½ cup flour, ½ T of sugar and 2 T. milk. Mix in pie pan and press into place. Bake at 400 degrees for 12-15 minutes or until light brown. Cool.

When pie crust is cool, top with 3 cups strawberries, whole. Pour filling over strawberries in crust. Garnish with some more strawberries and whipped topping (like Cool Whip). Refrigerate until firm.

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