These tips from industry pros will help you make the most of one of summer's iconic fruits.
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Head baker Alyssa Bennett has always had a passion for crafting creative pastries.
From pastry cream to jam, there are plenty of ways to make strawberries the star of the show.
Sous chef Gavin Ashley has become the pasta expert at O+O Pizza.
The experienced pastry chef loves crafting creative, unexpected desserts for Olive + Oak and Perennial on Lockwood.
The coffee roaster and expert has worked at many of St. Louis' well-respected coffee companies.
Steven Kelly of Urban Chestnut has helped expand the brewery's menu to include dishes like a fried chicken sandwich.
St. Louis chefs explain how they cook with this special summer fruit.
The coffee specialist and barista shares how to make a great cup of coffee and their least favorite breakfast food.
Josh Smith is the co-owner, butcher and chef at Barred Owl Butcher & Table, plus a co-founder of Irene's BBQ.
Brittany Shivler is the general manager of the Springfield Green restaurant.
The owner of Stroud City Bagels prides himself on creating unique bagel flavors.
The vegan chef is beginning a residency at Afterword Tavern & Shelves in late May.
Local Missouri chefs and farmers share how they love to cook fresh asparagus.
John Clayton is the chef at Walnut Street Inn, a bed and breakfast in Springfield.
Calen Price is the front of house manager and drinks specialist at Cafe Berlin.
You can find Boosey at the farmers' market dishing out pastries, duck eggs and, now, espresso.
Owner Tyler Hoke talks about the last five years and his favorite parts along the way.
Griffin found his happy place in latte art and turned it into an award-winning career.
You can find his breads at the Columbia Farmers Market and at other area restaurants.
Dylan Cody is the head chef at the Springfield, Missouri, market.
The Springfield-based pastry chef also shares the recipe for his iconic double chocolate chip cookies.
Rozeboom, the southern Missouri sales manager for the distributor, also creates pairings for private dinners and corporate retreats.
Sundlie founded Date Lady, the first date syrup company in the United States.
For three years, Ruth has headed up the popular Barred Owl Butcher & Table bar program.
