The 29th Annual Strawberry Festival Newark, Ohio

Event Date: 6/1/2012  Number of Days: 3
Start Time: 11:00 AM  End Time: 6:00 PM

Location: Courthouse Square
Description: The 29th Annual Strawberry Festival sponsored by the Newark Kiwanis Club takes place June 1st, 2nd, and 3rd on the Courthouse Square in Downtown Newark, Ohio. Please go the the festival website at http://www.newarkstrawberryfestival.com/ for additional information.

Where:
The Strawberry Festival is held every year in Newark, Ohio on the Courthouse square.  Newark is located 35 miles east of Columbus on State Route 16 where State Route 13 and 16 cross.  5 South 3rd St., Newark, OH 43055,  is a recommended address to use with computerized mapping systems.

What:
The weekend is filled with fun and entertainment for the entire family. Over 90 artisans, crafters and vendors from Ohio and surrounding areas exhibit their items. There will be ice cream, pizza, specialty sandwiches, French fries, and other delicious foods along with non-stop stage entertainment. Bates Amusement will be providing the rides and games this year.  The opening day will be highlighted with the Strawberry Pageant on the courthouse gazebo from 5:00 – 7:00.  Delightful young girls and women from kindergarten age through 12th grade participate in the event. Pageant winners from 4 different age categories will be crowned. Tour bus and handicapped parking is available.   There is plenty of free parking around the square and along the streets.  Hope to see you there!

When: 
June , 1st, 2nd and 3rd,  2012
Fri & Sat. 11:00 – 10:00
Sunday 11:00 – 6:00

All American Strawberry Clouds

Something different, light, and refreshing for these hot Summer days! A friend of mine made some and sent the recipe from the Diabetic Gourmet web site. Check it out. 

All American Strawberry Clouds

Makes 12 servings

Ingredients

    * 1/2 cup crispy chow mein noodles
    * 1 cup white chocolate chips
    * 1 cup heavy whipping cream
    * 1 tablespoon SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated
    * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    * 1 cup (6 ounces) blueberries
    * 3 cups (about 1 pound) stemmed sliced California strawberries

Directions

   1. Line 12 muffin cups with paper baking cups.
   2. Place about 2 teaspoons chow mein noodles into each.
   3. Melt chocolate according to package directions; spoon about 1 tablespoon into each cup to cover noodles.
   4. Refrigerate at least 1 hour to set.
   5. In mixer bowl, combine cream, Splenda® and vanilla; beat on medium speed of electric mixer until soft peaks form. Gently fold in blueberries.
   6. Spoon an equal amount of cream mixture into each cup.
   7. Top with strawberries; serve immediately.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
Calories:    169
Protein:    2 g
Sodium:     37 mg
Cholesterol:    34 mg
Fat:     15 g
Dietary Fiber:     2 g
Carbohydrates:     8 g


http://www.diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/765.shtml