--- title: Bloom into Spring with our Freshest Appetizers! description: I know that the first day of Spring isn't until April ... but for me, March is the real kickoff to Spring. Temperatures are finally getting to the point where I can wear open-toed shoes, hang up my winter coat, and break out the Cheryl Frasier ( image: https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hubfs/00berrytoast.png --- [Skip to Content](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/bloom-into-spring-with-our-freshest-appetizers#anchor-cgbb-content) [![Instagram icon](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog-2021/icon-bb-instagram-1.png?width=20&height=20&name=icon-bb-instagram-1.png)](https://www.instagram.com/calgiantberries/) [![Pinterest icon](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog-2021/icon-bb-pinterest-1.png?width=16&height=20&name=icon-bb-pinterest-1.png)](https://www.pinterest.com/calgiantberries/) [![YouTube icon](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog-2021/icon-bb-youtube-1.png?width=21&height=15&name=icon-bb-youtube-1.png)](https://www.youtube.com/c/CalGiantBerries) [![Twitter icon](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog-2021/icon-bb-twitter-1.png?width=20&height=17&name=icon-bb-twitter-1.png)](https://twitter.com/calgiantberries) [![Facebook icon](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog-2021/icon-bb-facebook-1.png?width=10&height=20&name=icon-bb-facebook-1.png)](https://www.facebook.com/calgiantberries/) [![](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog-2021/logo-cal-giant-1.png?width=120&height=43&name=logo-cal-giant-1.png)](http://www.calgiant.com/) [![The Berry Buzz logo](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog-2021/logo-the-berry-buzz.png?width=160&height=101&name=logo-the-berry-buzz.png)](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/) - [Tips](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/topic/hacks-tips-tricks) - [Nutrition](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/topic/nutrition) - [Entertaining](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/topic/entertain) - [Lifestyle](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/topic/lifestyle) - [Subscribe](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/subscribe) - [Buy Berries](https://www.calgiant.com/buy-berries/) Search # Bloom into Spring with our Freshest Appetizers! Share ![Pinterest](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog-2021/icon-pinterest-1.png?width=19&height=24&name=icon-pinterest-1.png) ![Twitter](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog-2021/icon-twitter-1.png?width=24&height=20&name=icon-twitter-1.png) ![Facebook](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blog-2021/icon-facebook-1.png?width=11&height=24&name=icon-facebook-1.png) I know that the first day of Spring isn't until April ... but for me, March is the *real* kickoff to Spring. Temperatures are finally getting to the point where I can wear open-toed shoes, hang up my winter coat, and break out the Cheryl Frasier ("All you need is a light jacket!") outfits. Here are a few of our favorite fresh, easy appetizers to liven up your Spring menu: ## [Avocado Toast with Strawberries](https://www.calgiant.com/recipes/strawberry-bacon-avo-toast) [![berry\_toast-8](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/15_Buzz_Blog_Photo_Updates/berry_toast-8.jpeg?width=600&name=berry_toast-8.jpeg)](https://www.calgiant.com/recipes/strawberry-bacon-avo-toast)Avocado toast is all the rage in restaurants, coffee shops, and any brunch place in town. Kick it up a notch by adding sweet berries and savory bacon on top! Not only is this recipe insta-worthy, it's also sure to be a crowd pleaser among your guests! ## [Strawberry Guacamole](https://www.calgiant.com/recipes/strawberry-guacamole) [![strawberry guacamole 600x400](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/strawberry%20guacamole%20600x400.jpg?width=600&name=strawberry%20guacamole%20600x400.jpg)](https://www.calgiant.com/recipes/strawberry-guacamole) Ah, yes - the chips and dip appetizer is a party classic. Skip the boring boxed queso and grocery store guacamole and make this super easy *strawberry* guacamole! Not only is it a sweet twist on a guest favorite, it takes less than 10 minutes to make. What more could a hostess ask for? ## [Blackberry and Goat Cheese Crostini](https://www.calgiant.com/recipes/blackberry-goat-cheese-crostini) [![blackberry\_crostini\_edited-12](https://berrybuzz.calgiant.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blackberry_crostini_edited-12.jpg?width=600&name=blackberry_crostini_edited-12.jpg)](https://www.calgiant.com/recipes/blackberry-goat-cheese-crostini)Prosciutto, jam and cheese are staples on any charcuterie board, so why not shake up the arrangement? Berries add the perfect touch of sweetness to this crunchy trio.  Put a little "Spring" in your step today! 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