April showers bring May flowers and this month BPS is bringing you some of our hottest Green Products along with information about another great business division we offer.

Rentacrate is the first and foremost reusable plastic crate and moving equipment rental company in the US serving business, residential, and government customers nationwide. Rentacrate provides sustainable, cost-effective, and a more efficient alternative to cardboard boxes for the office, commercial, and residential moving industries.

Rentacrate has 16 full-service regional distribution centers that serve all of the US. Rentacrate's customers range from large Fortune 1,000 companies to small and mid-size businesses as well as multiple government bodies. With national capabilities and no minimum purchase requirements, Rentacrate is the perfect solution for moves of all sizes.

Better Than Cardboard Boxes... As the nation's foremost provider of reusable plastic moving crates, dollies and moving equipment. Virtually indestructible, our plastic crates are safer, more efficient, more environmentally friendly, affordable, and requires less labor than cardboard boxes.

Sustainable Move Solutions TM... This program provides client organizations with a single-source for comprehensive, fully-intergrated commercial move and move management services that can handle any and all organizational move requirements.

RFID Tag and Track Security... RFID tags have a microchip and antenna allowing the tag to be activated by a reader and a unique 24-digit serial number. These tags which are securely attached to the crates allowing the contents to be tracked and monitored for moves requiring a higher level of security.

For more information about this service contact one of our representatives at (205) 290-9303.

Earthwise Ampad Recycled Dual-Purpose Writing Pad Product #ESS40102

Earthwise Legal Pads offer an environmentally friendly alternative with a high percentage of recycled content. Visit www.bpsorder.com today and check out the rest of our hot green products!

Place your first order today and receive one of our great gift cards!

Classic Strawberry Shortcake

Ingredients:

2 (16 oz.) containers of fresh strawberries, quartered

3/4 cup sugar, divided

1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)

1 cup whipping cream

2 tablespoons sugar

2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

4 teaspoons baking powder

3/4 cup cold butter, cut up

2 large eggs, lightly beaten

1 (8 oz.) container sour cream

1 teaspoon vanila extract

Garnish: Fresh mint sprigs

 

Preparation:

1. Combine strawberries, 1/2 cup sugar, and, if desired almond extract. Cover berry mix and let stand for 2 hours

2. Beat whipping cream at medium speed with an electric mixer until foamy; gradually add 2 tbsp sugar beating until soft peaks.

3. Combine flour remaining 1/4 cup sugar and baking powder in a large bowl; cut butter into flour mixture with a pastry blender or two forks until crumbly.

4. Whisk together eggs, sour cream, and vanila until blended; add to flour mixture, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened. Drop dough by lightly greased 1/3 cupfuls onto a lightly greased baking sheet. (Coat cup with vegetable cooking spray after each drop) 

5. Bake at 450 for 12-15 minutes or until golden

6. Split shortcakes in half horizontally. Spoon about 1/2 cup berry mixture onto each shortcake bottom; top each with a rounded tbsp. chilled whipped cream, and cover with tops. Serve with remaining whipped cream. Garnish, if desired.

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