Dearest Summer, Strawberries are synonymous with summer. It's easy to see why, too; their shape and scarlet hue look like little hearts ready to burst--what's not to love?! When the perfect specimen from a perfect plant is perfectly ripe they are sweet as candy and ready to burst with syrupy juice, but also have the slightest tartness to them--not sour, just slightly tart. They are easily the most adored and popular berry around. When we enter summer months you don't need to look that hard ... continue reading...