Fresh Strawberries

Lon · Post by **Lon** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 10:21 am

All of the local super markets are featuring fresh strawberries. They are huge and sure look nice, however they are bitter and very acidic despite their advertising that says they are sooo sweet.

I buy strawberries from some of the roadside Hmong (South East Asian People) near where I live and they are what strawberries are supposed to taste like.

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qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 10:24 am

Lon;1171809 wrote: All of the local super markets are featuring fresh strawberries. They are huge and sure look nice, however they are bitter and very acidic despite their advertising that says they are sooo sweet.

I buy strawberries from some of the roadside Hmong (South East Asian People) near where I live and they are what strawberries are supposed to taste like.

Omg! I get them from my organic supermarket and am buying a strawberry shortcake for the weekend. Finally! Wanted one for my birthday but they weren't in "season" yet.:rolleyes:

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 11:39 am

I had some for lunch today. But they weren't as sweet as usual. But my tummy didn't notice one bit, it was happy.

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 11:41 am

chonsigirl;1171844 wrote: I had some for lunch today. But they weren't as sweet as usual. But my tummy didn't notice one bit, it was happy.

With cool whip?

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 11:43 am

Oh no, sliced with bananas. And some hard salami and string cheese. (lookie Lon, a healthy lunch!) :wah:

But bring on the strawberry shortcake for dessert!

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 11:45 am

chonsigirl;1171847 wrote: Oh no, sliced with bananas. And some hard salami and string cheese. (lookie Lon, a healthy lunch!) :wah:

But bring on the strawberry shortcake for dessert!

OMG, they make this delish strawberry shortcake down at my local organic store....to die for:-4. Real strawberries & whipped creme. It's orgasmic!!!

minks · Post by **minks** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 12:10 pm

qsducks;1171849 wrote: OMG, they make this delish strawberry shortcake down at my local organic store....to die for:-4. Real strawberries & whipped creme. It's orgasmic!!!

whoo hoo i am in for an organic orgasim hehehehehe

Bill Sikes · Post by **Bill Sikes** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 2:00 pm

Lon;1171809 wrote: They are huge and sure look nice, however they are bitter and very acidic

Buy small, red ones. Smell them first - if they don't smell *wonderful*, then they aren't. You can keep them on to ripen, but success is by no means assured - the contrary, IMO.

Bill Sikes · Post by **Bill Sikes** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 2:01 pm

chonsigirl;1171847 wrote: string cheese

I say, C.G., what's that?

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 2:07 pm

Strawberry Heaven

Strawberry Heaven recipe at Kraftfoods.com

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BTS · Post by **BTS** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 3:57 pm

Lon, they are bitter and very acidic because they are picked green and not vine ripened. Now the ones you buy along the roadside are picked when ripe........

Some fruits will sweeten more when picked green but not strawberries...

You could move out to the central coast of CA where they grow the best in the world...

Also did you know that strawberries are in the 'ROSE' (Rosaceae) family?

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 4:09 pm

Yum!:-4

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 4:17 pm

If you macerate them they will be a berry enjoyable treat.

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 4:30 pm

these are for you Nomad,

Hope6 · Post by **Hope6** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 4:46 pm

BTS;1171963 wrote:

Lon, they are bitter and very acidic because they are picked green and not vine ripened. Now the ones you buy along the roadside are picked when ripe........

Some fruits will sweeten more when picked green but not strawberries...

You could move out to the central coast of CA where they grow the best in the world...

Also did you know that strawberries are in the 'ROSE' (Rosaceae) family?

i was just about to post that the reason they are bitter is because they are picked green but i see you already have.

we have our own strawberry patch in the garden, they are much, much better if you can get them from folks who let them vine ripen.

Patsy Warnick · Post by **Patsy Warnick** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 4:46 pm

I almost bought some strawberries today and didn't. Bought my 1st watermellon.

Costco & (Sam's Club stores) have the very best Strawberries

sweet and just melt in your mouth

can't remember the brand name - know it when I see it..

seedless grapes are large & juicy this time of year.

I enjoy a couple of strawberries in a glass of wine.. delish

I'll use grapes:wah:

Patsy

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 4:48 pm

qsducks;1171993 wrote: these are for you Nomad,

Well thanks Ducks but its a picture. You know I cant eat them right ?

Sweet thought though.

Maybe Ill send you a fake Delmonico steak this weekend.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 4:49 pm

we wait for summer and only buy our own Ontario strawberries grown right here...........so sweet!:guitarist:guitarist

others sold here are hard and not sweet.

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 5:03 pm

Hope6;1172020 wrote: i was just about to post that the reason they are bitter is because they are picked green but i see you already have.

we have our own strawberry patch in the garden, they are much, much better if you can get them from folks who let them vine ripen.

Hope you must make them with chocolate...to die for:)

princessladedah · Post by **princessladedah** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 5:51 pm

soak them in sugar water

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 5:53 pm

Nomad;1172026 wrote: Well thanks Ducks but its a picture. You know I cant eat them right ?

Sweet thought though.

Maybe Ill send you a fake Delmonico steak this weekend.

whatever....:yh_rotfl at least I can look at it and think about what I want on my grocery list:yh_rotfl

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 5:54 pm

princessladedah;1172059 wrote: soak them in sugar water

What?:yh_rotfl

Lon · Post by **Lon** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 5:58 pm

BTS;1171963 wrote:

Lon, they are bitter and very acidic because they are picked green and not vine ripened. Now the ones you buy along the roadside are picked when ripe........

Some fruits will sweeten more when picked green but not strawberries...

You could move out to the central coast of CA where they grow the best in the world...

Also did you know that strawberries are in the 'ROSE' (Rosaceae) family?

The best and sweetest strawberries that I have ever had was at the "Strawberry Festival" in Plant City, Florida.

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qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 6:05 pm

Lon;1172064 wrote: The best and sweetest strawberries that I have ever had was at the "Strawberry Festival" in Plant City, Florida.

Are you going to go after the Jersey tomato next?:wah:

Peg · Post by **Peg** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 7:16 pm

Bill Sikes;1171894 wrote: I say, C.G., what's that?

You like peel it into strings and it's fun to eat.

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Odie · Post by **Odie** » Wed Apr 08, 2009 7:35 pm

princessladedah;1172059 wrote: soak them in sugar water

Isn't that the best? I always put sugar on them, then it dissolves into to berries and leaves a nice sauce.:guitarist:guitarist

Bill Sikes · Post by **Bill Sikes** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 1:48 am

Peg;1172094 wrote: You like peel it into strings and it's fun to eat.

We have that, it's a "snack" aimed at children. No wonder they're all getting fatter!

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 1:56 am

For dessert last night I had delish strawberries with "Marzetti Cream Cheese Fruit-Dip." That stuff is soooooo good. You can find this product in the fresh fruit section:guitarist

Or, how about having frozen strawberries, blackberries and raspberries with Ina Garden's recipe. She's from the Food Network channel.

Ingredients

1 1/4 pounds good white chocolate, coarsely chopped

2 1/2 cups heavy cream

2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract

2 1/4 pounds frozen mixed berries or frozen raspberries

Directions

Combine the chocolate, heavy cream, and the vanilla in a heat-proof bowl and set it over a pan of simmering water until the chocolate melts.

About 5 minutes before serving, remove the berries from the freezer and place them on individual serving plates. Ladle the warm chocolate sauce over the berries and serve.

Yield: 8 to 10 servings

Note: You can either buy frozen berries, or freeze your own by placing the berries on a flat tray in layer. When the berries are fully frozen, keep them a plastic bag in the freezer. Larger berries, such as strawberries, do not freeze well.

sunny104 · Post by **sunny104** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 6:24 am

Lon;1172064 wrote: The best and sweetest strawberries that I have ever had was at the "Strawberry Festival" in Plant City, Florida.

dang it, I lived in Florida and never went there. *pout*

I love fresh strawberries! :yh_drool

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 6:26 am

Kathy Ellen;1172182 wrote: For dessert last night I had delish strawberries with "Marzetti Cream Cheese Fruit-Dip." That stuff is soooooo good. You can find this product in the fresh fruit section:guitarist

Or, how about having frozen strawberries, blackberries and raspberries with Ina Garden's recipe. She's from the Food Network channel.

Ingredients

1 1/4 pounds good white chocolate, coarsely chopped

2 1/2 cups heavy cream

2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract

2 1/4 pounds frozen mixed berries or frozen raspberries

Directions

Combine the chocolate, heavy cream, and the vanilla in a heat-proof bowl and set it over a pan of simmering water until the chocolate melts.

About 5 minutes before serving, remove the berries from the freezer and place them on individual serving plates. Ladle the warm chocolate sauce over the berries and serve.

Yield: 8 to 10 servings

Note: You can either buy frozen berries, or freeze your own by placing the berries on a flat tray in layer. When the berries are fully frozen, keep them a plastic bag in the freezer. Larger berries, such as strawberries, do not freeze well.

I buy that stuff Kathy...it's awesome...Quin dips pineapple slices in it.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Thu Apr 09, 2009 6:32 am

Lon;1172064 wrote: The best and sweetest strawberries that I have ever had was at the "Strawberry Festival" in Plant City, Florida.

Yup. The fields are there.They hold it in Feb because thats when theyre picked. Jan usually brings cold weather. They set off sprinklers in the field and the ice coating that develops protects the berry and makes it sweeter. The temperature variance is really narrow between a good crop and spoil. Those farmers stay up all night walking the fields during those cold nights.

Odie;1172106 wrote: Isn't that the best? I always put sugar on them, then it dissolves into to berries and leaves a nice sauce.

Thats what we do. Just a sprinkling of sugar and it turns succulent, draws out the moisture.