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Organic Pick of the Week: Strawberries

PEAK SEASON | BEST FLAVOR

Nothing is easier for you and your family to agree on and enjoy than fresh, ripe Strawberries… at least, that’s the case my house. New crop harvests in Oxnard, California and Baja, Mexico are netting some large-sized red and ripe Strawberries. The flavor is pretty good too!  Snacks, salads, desserts, smoothies… what will you do with those in-season, juicy gems?

Fresh crop Strawberries from Oxnard, CA and Baja, Mexico are in season!

TIPS: At the store, inspect the packages from all sides, avoiding containers with wet spots on the berries or bottoms of the containers. Look for plump, red berries with healthy looking, green caps. Keep them cold in the fridge, but they’ll have better taste and texture if you use them within a couple days. Wash Strawberries under cold water just before use. Extra note: the Florida crop of Strawberries is ending, so buyer beware as this fruit won’t hold up long in your fridge.

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