Strawberries

A member of the rose family, strawberries were once believed to bring harmony & prosperity.

How to buy

Look for medium-sized fruit. Spread on a plate lined with paper towel, cover and store in the fridge for up to three days.

How to store

The moisture content of strawberries is high, so always remove fruit from punnets and place in a large container lined with absorbent paper.  Strawberries are best stored at 4 degrees C, either uncovered or loosely covered. Only remove their green caps after washing, just prior to use.

How to cook

Strawberries are best eaten at room temperature, so remove them from the fridge 30 minutes before serving. To remove the hull, cut in a circular motion around the green leafy top.

Enjoy raw in fruit salads or add to savoury salads with baby spinach leaves, avocados, asparagus & chicken.

Dip whole into melted chocolate.
 
Heat with a splash of sweet sticky wine and serve with ice-cream.

For a smoothie place 250g punnet of strawberries, 2 ripe bananas, 3 cups of milk and 1 cup of yoghurt in the jug of a blender and blend until smooth. Pour evenly among 3 serving glasses.

Goes well with

Chicken, salmon, avocados, yoghurt, chocolate & pastries.

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