Strawberries.
Not a botanical berry, but an aggregate accessory fruit. One serving of strawberries (about 8 strawberries) is an excellent source of vitamin C, providing more than an orange. Other healthful benefits include fiber, potassium, and antioxidants.
If you planted strawberries mid-Spring, you’re probably enjoying a bounty of fragrant and sweet homegrown strawberries from your garden, right about now!
My next posts include use of these bright and beautiful accessory fruits, the strawberry.
Past recipes and features using Strawberries
Strawberry & Rhubarb Crumb Bars
Banana Strawberry Muffins with Oat Streusel
Blueberries and Strawberries – Buttermilk Pancakes
Strawberry Ice Cream (w/out using eggs)
Garden Fresh – Sequoia Strawberries: A heart-shaped beauty.
Sandy says
Oh your strawberry photos are gorgeous !
wok with ray says
Your photography is always amazing, Cristina. Your one of the few people whose work, and talent inspires me.
Cristina says
I consider this the highest of compliments and am ever-so-grateful for your kind words. Thank you, Ray!
Gamesterboy says
They look very pretty and yummy! We planted some and their growing back! But, since it’s on the ground I hope snail stay away! Thank you for sharing!
Cristina says
Hi Gamesterboy….so you planted some strawberries too, huh? Have you been giving it alot of TLC? Are you picking the strawberries and eating them? How are you keeping them away from your puppies? 🙂
chona ramos-alonzo says
hi cristina, one word to describe your photos…AMAZING!!! it makes me feel like picking it right now & put it straight into my mouth. it looks sooo sweet! i wish i can plant it in our backyard. i guess i just have to admire it for now 🙂
Cristina says
LOL!! Thank you, Chona. 🙂 Isn’t this time such a beautiful time of the year and the produce in the markets are just stunning and at their best!
CJ at Food Stories says
Beautiful pics and information 🙂
Luciana says
Beautiful!
Samantha says
So cute the strawberry with a hart shape. Interesting that its not a berry. Beautiful photography!!!!!
Jolie Angie says
wow looks so gorgeous.