The Strawberry

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Rutland Area Farm and Food Link

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Everyday Chef

10 Delicious Uses for Strawberries

Crisps

Salads

Strawberry jam

Frozen yogurt

Cocktails

Everyday Chef Everyday Chef is a project of the Rutland Area Farm and Food Link (RAFFL) with the support of the James T. Bowse Community Health Trust and the Rutland County Nutrition Coalition. Everyday Chef seeks to inspire participants to cook and eat delicious, nutritious local foods that are in season.

Pies

Muffins/Breads

Smoothies

With rhubarb

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Pick Rinse

Find local strawberries in season JUNE-JULY at farmers markets or pick your own farms. By picking your own youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll pay less and have fun in the process. Ripe strawberries should have a darker color, be plump, firm and have a strong, pleasant strawberry aroma.

Strawberries From plant to freezer

If using within a FEW DAYS, store strawberries in the FRIDGE, in a single layer, on a paper towel lined container, lightly covered. Use within a week, at most.

Rinse strawberries ONLY just before eating or using to prevent mold formation.

Store

Dry Hull

GENTLY dry the strawberries in a towel.

Freeze

Remove the leaves by cutting around the top of the strawberry with the tip of a knife.

Freeze hulled strawberries in a single layer on a baking sheet or other flat surface. After a few hours, transfer the frozen strawberries to a freezer bag. Use within 6 MONTHS.