The strawberry is one of summer’s greatest bounties. These little juicy red gems are full of sweetness with a hint of tart following behind. While you could just bite into these beauties as is, knowing the proper origins of the strawberry, how to forage them in gardens, and then how to use them in recipes makes a huge difference in how you enjoy this summer fruit. Here you’ll find all this information and so much more to make sure you take advantage of strawberries when they’re at their peak.

Everything You Need to Know About the Strawberry

The Origins of the Strawberry

Have you ever thought about where the strawberry comes from? If the answer is yes then we have a follow-up. Did you ever think its spread was due to espionage? That’s right, the tale of the strawberry starts in Chile and takes an adventurous turn to the rest of the world. Learn all about how this origin fruit morphs into the berry we know and love today.

Foraging Garden Strawberries and Making Scottish Oat Scones

You don’t have to run out to the store or local farmers’ market in order to pick up a basket of strawberries. Instead, get the freshest produce possible by foraging garden strawberries in your own backyard. After you learn exactly what to look for use your new stock to make Scottish Oat Scones alongside small batches of strawberry jam. You can even make an extra jar or two for your friends and family to enjoy the tastiness as well.

Embrace Strawberry Season with These 20 Recipes

We’re pretty sure you’ll never run out of unique and scrumptious dishes to make with this endless list of strawberry recipes. Whether you’re looking for a salad that combines strawberries with pecans, a dessert to bring to the family gathering, or even a cocktail to help relax on a sunny day, we have it all. Just remember to save a few strawberries to garnish eat recipe in ruby red.

Story by Kylie Thomas

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