Watermelon & Strawberry Margaritas for 4, 2, or one big drink for someone with a powerful thirst.
Puree first 7 ingredients in blender until smooth. Pour into chilled Margarita Glasses. Garnish with watermelon wedges.
Ridge Island Groves, 6000 Polk City Road, Haines City
A short ride and a fun stop to take the grand kids. Local and family run. You can pick oranges, peaches, or blueberries when you visit the farm. Check to see what is in season before you go. The best time to pick oranges is between December and May, when they are most plentiful, although the season runs from October to June.
Looking to pick blueberries, visit the farm in Mid-April through May. Looking to pick peaches, visit the farm Mid-April to June. Don’t want to pick, ask for a farm tour or just visit the farmstand and enjoy fresh-squeezed OJ, jams, jellies, or delicious homemade ice cream.
On your way home, stop by Webb’s Candy Shop, it is Old Florida at its best, with homemade candy, fudge, ice cream and lots of friendly folks who have been making candy for over 85 years.
Don’t want to pick fruit, Celebrate the Season’s Bounty with the Farmer’s Harvest Dinner hosted by Southern Hills Farms at 16651 Schofield Rd., Clermont, FL 34714 phone: 407-986-5806.
This is an adult-exclusive, memorable night on the farm with live music, a curated dinner and dessert menu made with fresh, locally grown ingredients prepared by chefs. Enjoy wine pairing suggestions, craft beer and/or the signature cocktail for the evening. Enjoy fresh air, live music, delicious food, gather around the firepits or play a friendly game. This event will make for a most memorable evening. March 24th and April 28th. Country Casual Dining and Dancing on the Farm. Visit the farm virtually to get the info at : https://southernhillfarms.com/events/list
Did you Know? Plant City, Florida is recognized worldwide as the Winter Strawberry Capital of the World.
Did you Know? There are approximately 8,000 acres of strawberries grown in Florida.
Did you Know?– Eating eight Strawberries a day has been shown to lower blood pressure and to improve memory and heart health.
Did you Know? – Strawberry Shortcake originated with the American Colonists.
Well now that you know. I am passing along a shortcake recipe we have been enjoying for years. But the favorite way we enjoy strawberries is freshly washed, sliced and drizzled with balsamic vinegar. The berries are Great on their own, and delicious over vanilla ice cream. However, you enjoy your berries, enjoy them Florida Fresh.
Florida Strawberry Shortcake
4 Cups Fresh Strawberries, hulled
Sugar
2 Cups Sifted Flour
2 Tsp Baking Powder
1 Tsp Salt
½ Cup Butter
½ Cup Milk
2 Cups Heavy Cream Whipped
Slice 3 cups of Strawberries and sweeten to taste.
Preheat Oven to 450 degrees. Sift the Flour, Baking Powder and Salt into a mixing bowl. With a pastry blender or your fingers, work in 5 tablespoons of butter until mixture is course and grainy. Stir in the milk.
Shape the dough into a ball and roll it out to ½ inch thick on a lightly floured surface. With a 3 inch biscuit cutter, cut out six rounds. Set them on a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes or until brown.
Split the biscuits while hot, butter the bottom halves. Place them on a serving plate. Spoon on the strawberries, top with whipped cream, and place the biscuit top on. Add the whole berries to each plate and generously share the juice on each shortcake.