I decided to surprise David with dinner this evening and I’ve got a Teriyaki Flavored Pork Loin cooking with Velveeta Shells and Cheese with Hominy for dinner this evening. I missed sharing a Holiday on May 21st David would have loved which was National Strawberries and Cream Day #StrawberriesAndCreamDay.
I was thinking I might have David take me to Walmart this evening because he has the Credit Card and pick up the ingredients to make Strawberries and Cream for David and his Dad and his brother Mike. Would you want Strawberries and Cream with David? Charlie and I are going to pass on celebrating this Holiday.
Strawberries and Cream would be a simple recipe for your children to make for dessert this evening. If there #Homeschooling Cooking Classes can be added to your studies and they can create bonding times with your children.
National Strawberries and Cream Day adds the perfect mix of sweet and creamy to your celebrations on National Strawberries and Cream Day, which is held each year on May 21st. Fresh Strawberries and Cream is a great treat to indulge in on a hot day. Strawberries are in season in May, it is also National Strawberry Month.
Did you know Strawberries have been traced back to the Roman Empire when Ancient Romans believed this Fruit alleviated symptoms of melancholy, fainting, inflammation, fevers, throat infections, kidney stones, bad breath, attacks of gout, as well as diseases of the blood, liver, and spleen. However, food historians think the Greeks knew about Strawberries even before this.
The Fruit was also a symbol of wealth and luxury in Victorian England. Strawberries were a perishable food, Strawberries were only available in season, increasing their demand. After evolving into a luxury, Strawberries began to be served during afternoon Tea among the wealthy.
History also tells the tale of how this Fruit’s harvest and availability coincided with the Wimbledon Tournaments, which is as much about Strawberries and Cream as it is about tennis. While we still don’t know exactly how Strawberries and Cream became such an integral part of Wimbledon, some sources credit King George V as the one who introduced Strawberries and Cream to the tennis tournament audience. Some believe the Seasonality and popularity of these red Berries played a part in it becoming Wimbledon’s snack of choice.
As for how this quintessentially British dish came to be, stories of its origin say Cardinal Thomas Wolsey, a close confidant to King Henry VIII, was the brains behind Strawberries and Cream. King Henry VIII’s court fed approximately 600 hungry Lords and ladies twice a day.
The Chef there came up with the idea to pair Strawberries and Clotted Cream together in a dessert that did not require cooking, and voila, a delicious treat was born! Another version of this story says Cardinal Wolsey mixed these two ingredients at a Royal banquet, and whatever the Royals ate instantly became fashionable. It was even customary for newlyweds to eat Strawberries and Cream for their Wedding breakfast!
Let’s Celebrate National Strawberries and Cream Day
- If you have the means and the opportunity today cook a special Strawberry and Cream dessert your way. Eat this dessert for breakfast, lunch, or even Tea.
- If you want to mix things up further, you can add a Granola for texture, drizzle Chocolate Sauce on top, flavor your Whipped Cream with Amaretto Liqueur, or even sprinkle Brown Sugar on top.
- You can even channel your inner Chef and create a Trifle with alternating layers of Strawberry, Cream, and sweet Pastry.
- National Strawberry and Cream Day gives us a great chance to learn more about the Strawberry and how this tempting treat came to be. Reading about the stories that (maybe) led to the creation of this dish, we see how cuisines from around the world can eliminate boundaries and borders.
- Learn the different ways Strawberries can be used including Preserves! Jams! And much more.
- Strawberries can be turned into many versatile dishes to satisfy every sweet craving you ever had.
- Save some for celebrating National Strawberries and Cream Day, while the rest can be used in multiple different ways, as per your needs (or the demands of your taste buds).
Facts About Strawberries
- Strawberrys are the only fruit with seeds on the outside and a single Strawberry has around 200 seeds, and each one has the genetic potential to become a new variety, That’s why breeders can develop so many varieties of Strawberries.
- Strawberries ring in the Spring season and in a way, they are the first Fruit to ripen during this Season.
- Strawberries give your workout a little boost because Strawberries are rich in nitrates, and a study shows people who ate such foods before exercising burned 100 more calories than those who did not.
- Strawberries help your teeth look good too because the fruity acids in Strawberries help remove stains, which can help whiten your teeth.
- These Berries are grown around the world and boast more than 600 variants.
Why People Love National Strawberries and Cream Day
Strawberries and Cream makes people happy especially popping Strawberries which can be sweet and sometimes tart red Fruits into our mouths is a taste of happiness.
Strawberries are very rich in vitamin C, which is responsible for the production of endorphins in our brain, the hormone that makes you feel happy.
We use National Strawberry and Cream Day as another excuse to worship this Summer fruit. Refreshingly sweet (and sometimes a teeny bit tart), Strawberries mixed with Clotted and Sour Cream are a match made in heaven.
People would happily celebrate every day as Strawberries and Cream Day if they could. Not only do Strawberries tickle our taste buds, Strawberries also bring us so many health benefits. From boosting immunity to increasing HDL (good cholesterol) and lowering blood pressure, Strawberries provide us with an array of health benefits.
National Strawberry and Cream Day is celebrated in a month when these Berries are in Season, promoting sustainability and better consumer habits. Not only are in-Season produce better for your health a Strawberry grown in May tastes much richer than one artificially Strawberries ripened in another Season.
Strawberries also helps fulfill your body’s needs as per the Season’s requirements. Plus, buying local is great for the environment, too. Think of how much fuel emissions you are reducing when you buy food that did not have to travel very far to get to you!
Recipe: Strawberries and Cream
1 quart fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
1 cup white sugar
2 cups sour cream
Directions
Add strawberries and sugar to a bowl; mash until well combined. Stir in sour cream until mixture is pink. Serve immediately.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
