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It wouldn't be summer in Oregon without a bowl of red, ripe strawberries or a luscious dessert of strawberry shortcake. If apple pie is the icon of the good life for America , then strawberry shortcake highlights the heritage of Oregonians.

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Recipes courtesy of Gingerich Farms Products, Inc.

1/2 cup fresh pineapple chunks
1 cup strawberries halved or sliced
1 banana, peeled and sliced into 1/2 inch pieces
2 cups buttermilk
1 to 2 tbsp honey
3 to 4 fresh mint leaves
4 ice cubes
Fresh strawberries for garnish

Place all the ingredients except the garnish in a blender and puree until smooth. Pour into 4 tall glasses and garnish with a strawberry cut 3/4 the way thru and perched on the lip of the glass. Serves 4.