Strawberry season is almost upon us and I don't know about you guys, but I am very excited to eat luscious plump berries - especially since nothing says, "hello summer" more than a bowl full of beautiful strawberries. When purchasing strawberries, look for bright red berries with fresh and green stems. During the short 3-4 week season, purchase strawberries from your local strawberry field or farmer's market. In grocery stores look for the most plump and fragrant berries. Since strawberries do not ripen after being picked, choose ones that were picked fully ripened. Select dry, unstained containers.
As mold grows very quickly on berries, never leave a moldy one next to a good one. Out of all berries, strawberries have the most vitamin C and make a great simple delicious dessert. Strawberries were first cultivated in the year 1624 and today are most commonly grown in California and Florida. Store in the fridge uncovered in a colander to allow cold air to circulate.
One pint of fresh strawberries equals about 3 1/4 cups whole berries, or 2 1/4 cups sliced berries, or 1 2/3 cups pureed berries.
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Strawberries are my FAVOURITE fruit! So yummy!
1Good strawberries have so much flavor! They are fantastic by themselves. I love them.
2I just had my first batch of strawberries for the season with flourless chocolate cake and whipped cream. Yum! I love strawberry season...
3that picture makes them look soooo good.
TINA!
4I have sooo many strawberries right now. Our BX had a ton for $1/quart, and I stocked up.
5Already picked up some - they look so bright and delicious!
6I love strawberries and lately the ones i've been buying from the store have been so sweet and delicious.....
7I have been wanting a strawberry short cake so bad! Plus, we have this strawberry field by our house and it's so fun to just go out and pick your own strawberries.
8So tasty! Strawberry shortcake is the best!
9Oooh they've been in season for a few weeks over here and I've already made my way through several little boxes of them! I love them au naturel or with some plain yogurt! MMMMMMMMMM!!!
Even my dog likes them LOL
10I looooooove strawberries and chocolate!!!
11Interesting facts, I learned some new stuff right there.
12They have been in season here for a few weeks as well and I'm SOOOO happy. My 4 year old is in love with them.
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