Strawberry Fields Forever

Strawberry Fields Forever

Strawberry Fields Forever

Strawberries grow wild for centuries and enjoyed by many Europeans, though much smaller in size than we have now. But their first being cultivated in France in the 1750s (leaving the French people). Like so many other fruits worth first as a medicine and is mentioned in ancient Roman writings, they depicted in oil paintings during the 15th century by the Renaissance artist (a little snacking on the side, perhaps?). It seems they are consumed as a panacea for depression (which can feel blue when you have fruit sweet to nosh on?).

Gathered in the forest by early colonists, foodie President Thomas Jefferson experimented with different varieties in his extensive gardens as early as the year 1789, serve them at grand dinners to delight its guests. Frustration is a small size at the time, still strains the various Alpine he brought home from France. Fortunately, horticulture and farmers continue to work on producing the larger size and of course finally succeeded.

But America is not the only country to appreciate this delightful red fruit. They are a tradition in the United Kingdom the annual Wimbledon Tennis tournament, served with cream. In Italy, the strawberry is a favorite gelato flavors. The people of Greece would like to dip them in sugar, then roll them in brandy. Japan is still experimenting with dozens of varieties, which were initially very expensive and available only to royalty. During the 1930 's, their production is increasing dramatically, and they are now ranked as one of the top growers in the world.

Needless to say, America's love affair with legendary strawberries, because we are far beyond the other countries in the production and use of, cranking out 1.5 million tons per year, a third of production around the world. Translate into more than 9 pounds per American consumption, here is what the Summit the US hit parade:

Hour-America's favorite flavor

-Shortcake with biscuits or sponge cake, topped with whipped cream, classic

Pie-fresh (with a glaze of sugar) or grilled, often with rhubarb

Ice cream shop in the popular Neapolitan (chocolate and vanilla) or by itself

Yogurt-fruit on the bottom or mixed

Smoothie-blended and flavored

Pairs well with banana

Fresh-sliced and sweet on its own, or as a topping

Chocolate-covered candies and fruit in one

IRIS-breakfast cereals and pancake

Hardy and easy to grow, plants also make soil interesting cover, although local creatures like to sneak back and ate the fruit when the coast is clear. They also freeze well and can be enjoyed all year round.

If you are lucky to live in a region where strawberries grow, a fun sightseeing visit  "pick Your own " field, though tiring under the blazing sun and puts a strain on the back, worth doing once (and all you can eat in the process). So make it a point to pick up a measure or two on your next visit to your local supermarket or farmer's market. The best of fresh, ripe and flavorful.

Phillip Dale writer never met him don't like strawberries. Growing up in the Midwest, she has happy memories of "pick your own" fields and her mother's incredible homemade jam, as well as shortcake and pie, combined with rhubarb. She currently lives in Southern California, where they are grown locally and enjoy a long season. Dale invites you to view her many articles in Food and Drink, and her blog: http://myfriendlyu.blogspot.com/



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