Fun Ways to Use Strawberries

Strawberry Punch
This punch is great to keep in your fridge as a refreshing drink or to serve at any occasion. It can also be an alcoholic or a non-alcoholic drink. To make this have a little kick try adding some coconut rum for example Malibu to the mix.

Ingredients
Strawberry cool aid
2 litre bottle Sierra Mist or sprite (which ever you prefer)
2 cups Strawberries (fresh or frozen)

Make a batch of strawberry cool aid in a large bowl, the add you fresh strawberries or you defrosted strawberries. The last thing you will need to do is add the pop. Just before you are ready to serve add half of the bottle of sprite or sierra mist, to the cool aid and strawberry mixture, mix together and serve.

Heavenly Strawberry desert
This creamy desert is a perfect way to finish off any meal or party. This desert is suitable for any occasion.

Ingredients
1-2 cups of strawberries
Strawberry Jello (you may need two packets depending on the amount you are making)
Strawberry instant pudding (you may need two packets depending on the amount you are making)
Whipping cream
Coconut shavings and/or chocolate sprinkles

In a large bowl mix up the jello mix, then add the strawberries. Place in the refrigerator until set. In a separate bowl mix up the strawberry instant pudding, and when the jello is set layer the instant pudding on top of the jello let it set for about 5 min in the refrigerator. Whilst this is setting whip up your whipping cream, when your cream is whipped layer this on top of the instant pudding, to decorate top with coconut shavings and/or chocolate sprinkles.

Homemade Strawberry facial mask
Why not treat yourself to a facial that is made with things that you have around the house.

Ingredients
1 frozen whole strawberry (fresh can be used)
1-2 Tbs Cornstarch

Defrost the strawberry in the microwave until completely thawed. When the strawberry is completely thawed much it down in to a pulp. (it will be warm) Then add the cornstarch, mix well into a paste. Then spread the mixture over your face. This should be left to sit for about 15-20 min, then rise off using warm water. After your skin will feel refreshed and replenished.

Seriously strawberry smoothie
This yummy strawberry smoothie is finished off with a kick of kiwi. However if you do not feel like kiwi how about substituting the kiwi with a banana or pineapple.

Ingredients
3-4 cups of strawberries (fresh or frozen)
2 kiwi's
2 Cups strawberry ice cream
2 cups milk
A blender

The strawberries should be slightly frozen, so if you used fresh strawberries you may want to put them into the freezer for about 5-10 min before making the smoothie. When they are ready place the strawberries in to the blender. Then peel the kiwi's and slice them, then place into the blender with the strawberries. Add the two cups of milk and blend for about 10 seconds. After blending for a short time add the strawberry ice cream and blend again till smooth. Serve in a tall glass and enjoy.