Fresh strawberries

Most of the strawberries in Philippine markets come from the La Trinidad Valley strawberry farms just outside Baguio City. Strawberry season usually starts in November and ends in May. Ergo, during the Christmas season, it is not unusual to find strawberry laden desserts. The first time I made strawberry streusel cake was on a December and, over the Christmas break, we often make lots and lots of strawberry milkshake. And we’ve added a new way to enjoy our fresh strawberries this year — home made pancake syrup with fresh strawberries.

You might want to try these too!

1. Summer coolers
2. Buko (coconut) juice and strawberries smoothie
3. Strawberry pancake syrup

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