What’s in Season – Strawberries
The strawberry is a small wonder in the world of fruit. Its sweetly sublime yet slightly tart taste, its immediately recognizable scent and its unique packaging — small and compact with an ever so slight crunch (what other fruit holds its seeds on the outside?) all add up to a fruit so delectable and desirable that it’s no wonder it is now the most popular berry fruit in the world. Click for a list of our favourite “Farmer Approved” Strawberry recipes.
Picking & Purchasing
When picking strawberries, gently hold the stem between thumb and forefinger. Carefully pinch and break the stem to release the berry without squeezing the berry itself.
When buying strawberries from your local supermarket, look for berries with a sweet smell that are completely red with no white or green spots. The size of the berries is not important. All strawberries, large and small, are equally sweet and juicy.
Storage & Preparation
Store berries in the refrigerator with hulls intact, unwashed, and lightly covered in a single layer. Use within three to six days. Just before serving, gently rinse under cold running water (avoid soaking because the strawberries will absorb water and lose flavour), gently pat dry with paper towels, and hull (remove green stems).
Springridge Farm’s Golden Year
2010 is a special year for Springridge Farm as the Hughes family celebrates 50 years of farming on the Niagara Escarpment in Milton. From its beginnings as a sour cherry farm, it has grown immensely over the years to include other crops, a barn market, tours and special events.
Surrounded by breathtaking scenery, Springridge Farm takes pride in its 70-plus acres of thriving farmland and many special events and attractions throughout the year, including:
- Pick-your-own strawberries
- The Springridge Fun Farm Yard – an educational and fun area for families to explore and play, complete with farm animals, corn trails, straw bale jumping and other fun activities
- Birthday party packages
- Educational tours that correlate with the Ontario Science and Technology curriculum
- A bakery/café, known for its famous fruit pies and tarts, made from scratch
- Springridge farm preserves – one of Ontario’s favourite destinations for local and delicious fine foods
- A wonderful gift shop located in a 19th-century barn, brimming with home and garden accessories and unique gifts
- Springridge is proud to support Canadian artists and brings in seasonal inventory to help with home decorating, entertaining and gift shopping throughout the year.
