Besides the apple, the strawberry is the most popular and sought-after fruit in Germany. Through breeding, it has been possible to develop numerous varieties that differ in color, size, shape, and taste. Currently, there are more than 1,000 varieties. Strawberries are not only a taste experience but are also very healthy. They are among the fruits with the highest vitamin C content. Additionally, they contain carotene, vitamins B1 and B2, vitamin K, and folic acids. Strawberries are versatile in the kitchen. Whether as a dessert with yogurt, ice cream, or quark, as an ingredient in non-alcoholic or alcoholic drinks like milkshakes or rum pot, or in their classic uses for cakes and tarts as well as for jams and jellies, strawberries are an essential part of the kitchen, especially in the months of June and July. The book "Strawberries - Simple and Sophisticated Recipes Around a Tempting Fruit" offers home cooks more than 130 recipes to try, including of course the classic appetizers and desserts, but also soups, main dishes, pastries, drinks, and fruit spreads with strawberries.