The short growing season in Alberta means we have to celebrate our local bounty with enthusiasm when seasonal products are available.
If you didn't already love strawberries for their delicious taste, you would start eating them for their nutrition and health benefits. Strawberries have higher levels of vitamin c, fiber, folate and potassium than most other fruits like bananas, apples and even oranges.
June Bearing strawberries have just ripened, and our friends at Shady Lane have started picking them for our members!
These sweet, juicy berries are perfect for your summer desserts, or on their own - by the handful!