Each day, I find another magical reason why I love working on a farm. This morning, it was presented to me in the form of a gorgeous, delicious, and shockingly rosy red strawberry! Whoever said you can't grow big and beautiful strawberries without the use of harmful chemicals was definitely lying, and we have the proof. No chemicals, no soil amendments, no insecticides - nothing! Just pure deliciousness, and a bit of straw to keep the weeds out. (Hence the name! Did ya know?)
Jarrett had to chase us out of the field this afternoon, we just couldn't stop munching. Some of them have tiny bites taken out of them, probably from little mice wandering the field at night, but no major damage. And the difference in taste and texture is... significant. No waxy residue or strange tart aftertaste, just pure sweetness. Words can't explain. Come and see for yourself! Our summer CSA season has officially begun, and the pick your own field is filling up fast with tons of goodies - strawbs included! Happy eating (:
whoa, straw-berries. i did not know!
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