One of the great things about May is that strawberries start to show up in the grocery store and on restaurant menus everywhere, which is why May is National Strawberry Month. Nothing makes for the perfect end to a Mother’s Day lunch than scrumptious strawberry shortcake pilled high with fresh whipped cream.

Strawberries have come a long way over time. According to the University of Illinois’ Extension Office Web site, when the Colonists arrived in this country the American Indians introduced them to a mixture of crushed strawberries and corn meal, which created a basic strawberry bread. The Colonists loved this treat and, according to the U of I Extension site, lead them to envision what would eventually become strawberry shortcake.

Another great way to enjoy the taste of strawberries is to whip up a tasty strawberry daiquiri in a high powered blender. These popular drinks are a breeze to make when you use measured liquor pours to measure your rum and have all your other must have bar supplies ready to mix all the ingredients together. Pour this crowd pleaser into the right glass, garnish with some of that fresh whipped cream and you have the perfect drink for National Strawberry Month and all year long.