|
The storied history of strawberries includes being used as medicinal elixirs by the Ancient Romans and as artistic inspirations by Medieval Stone Masons. Today, they’re known for being tasty and fun to eat. In fact, a majority of kids 7 to 9 picked strawberries as their favorite fruit in a recent study. Since strawberries are low in calories and high in healthy benefits, grown-ups love them too.
 |
 |
Want to keep your strawberries fresh and extend their shelf life? Keep them cold, ideally between 32 and 36 degrees. But to bring out the best flavor of your berries, bring them to room temperature before enjoying them.
- Store berries in your refrigerator’s crisper drawer
- Rinse berries just before serving
- Let them warm up to room temperature for peak flavor.
How to freeze your strawberries for future use
- It is preferable not to wash the berries before freezing
- If rinsing before freezing:
- Rinse and remove stems
- Dry WELL
- Spread a single layer on a cookie sheet, freeze
- Once frozen, remove from freezer and pack into a permanent container
|
|
|
|
Look for firm, plump strawberries that are bright glossy red and have a nice fragrance to them. There should be little or no whiteness at the head of a strawberry. Any leaves should be green.
Size and shape actually have no bearing on the taste of a strawberry. There should be no leaks or juice in the clamshell packaging. And, of course, always look for the SunnyRidge Farm label. |
|
| |
|
|
 |
They’re a great snack by themselves or topped with whipped cream. They also add a lot when added to other foods.
Breakfast
- Add to your cereal or top your waffles for an added burst of flavor
|
|
Dinner
- Dress with balsamic vinaigrette and spinach, warm until wilted and serve as a topping for pork chops or chicken
|
| |
|
|
Lunch
- Add to a salad with a nice balsamic vinaigrette dressing
- Add to your favorite smoothies
|
|
Dessert
- Cut up, add sugar and let sit until juice develops, then serve over shortcake topped with whipped cream
- Dip them in chocolate
|
|
| |
|
|
|
Many people are surprised to learn that a serving of strawberries provides even more vitamin C than an orange.
- Fat-free, cholesterol-free and sodium free
- Naturally low in sugar; only 8 grams per serving
- Excellent source of Vitamin C
- Loaded with antioxidants that can help fight cancer, heart disease, stroke and other chronic age diseases
- Contains folate that could prevent some birth defects
- Reduces serum levels of homocysteine, an amino acid that may be an independent risk factor in heart disease
|
 |
|
