May is National Strawberry Month. This was a new one to me. But something worthy to celebrate. Here are some strawberry facts: * It is the only fruit with its seeds on the outside rather than the inside and one strawberry has about 200 seeds! * It is a fruit but also a member of the rose family, as its plant has a flower. * Very nutritious and only 50-55 calories per cup! Here are a couple of recipes I found at the University of Illinois Extension site. I've gotta try these. Fabulous Strawberry Muffins Firm fresh strawberries work best in this recipe, but when the season is over substitute blueberries, cherries or chopped peaches. 2 1/2 cup flour 1/2 cup sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cup buttermilk 1/3 cup melted butter 2 eggs, slightly beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped Additional sugar for topping Pre heat oven to 400°F. Spray muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray or line muffin cups with paper...
