June 14: Enjoy a Sweet Tradition on Strawberry Shortcake Day
You don't have to wait for July 4 to enjoy strawberry shortcake! Strawberry shortcake is considered a traditional dessert for July 4. The July 4 version includes blueberries to add to the red, white, and blue patriotic theme. In addition to its coveted place on July 4, strawberry shortcake also has its own national food holiday!
While the origins of Strawberry Shortcake Day are unknown, this day has been recognized for years. Strawberry shortcake is a versatile dessert using sponge cake or biscuits as a base. The primary topping is strawberries but it also includes other fruit. Besides the blueberry-strawberry combination on July 4, bananas, blackberries, peaches, and raspberries also accompany strawberry shortcake well. Celebrate by making strawberry shortcake for your friends and family. Perhaps even try one of its multiple varieties by pairing with other fruit!Error parsing XSLT file: \xslt\InsertBlogRecipes.xslt