6月13日 本地草莓丰收季节即将到来!

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Strawberry season is sweet for many delicious reasons, and it heralds the beginning of summer.
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For homegrown treats, it\'s hard to beat the strawberry, the first sweet fruit of summer.
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3 b( A7 k2 x$ xFor the next few weeks Southwestern Ontario residents can buy strawberries at a local farm, or be farmers for a day and pick the strawberries themselves.

5 X# f/ u+ f! M* C" zMike O\'Shea of the O\'Shea\'s Farm Fresh, a family operation near Granton, said this year\'s crop is much better than last season because the weather has been much more co-operative.
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\"It\'s not as cold and wet as it was last season, so it looks a lot more promising,\" he said.

$ H7 q+ J4 V) w8 I& i- X% F! E. n& a\"If the weather continues this way and maybe gets a little cooler, it will be just perfect, and we\'ll have a great turnout,\" he said.

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2 a6 w1 {( a7 j7 O, q% W5 p3 ?; pO\'Shea is encouraging residents to phone in before coming out to pick.

- t( L4 v& d% U& l9 t( F6 tOver at Red Barn Berries, near Woodstock, Sue Hilborn is expecting big things.

\"It\'s going to be huge,\" said Hilborn of this year\'s strawberry crop. \"We avoided any frost.\"
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Their pick-your-own operation opens today, said Hilborn, who urges residents to stock up on the summer treat.

\"It\'s going to be easy picking,\" she said.
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1 Z% m  c! [4 V& |  ]STRAWBERRY PAIRINGS

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" F7 }* F; C& M3 b( {- Slice fresh strawberries into a salad of arugula and pecorino cheese.

- Another option is a salad of greens, sliced yellow pepper, strawberries and cooked pancetta or bacon.
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! x' L6 B" x) e3 o- Try sliced strawberries in an omelette.

; D# Y4 ~( K2 T# @- Marinate a pint of strawberries with 2 Tbsp. (30 mL) sugar and 2 Tbsp. (30 mL) balsamic vinegar and serve chilled garnished with freshly ground black pepper.
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STRAWBERRY TIPS

- When buying fresh strawberries, look for bright red berries with a sweet smell and no white or green spots.

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- Avoid crushed berries or those packed in juice-stained containers. Remove any damaged berries before they spoil the rest.
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- Refrigerate in a single layer with hulls intact. Just before using, gently rinse under cold running water and pat dry.
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- If freezing, place a single layer on a tray and freeze until firm. Pack into freezer bags and seal.
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FOR THE HEALTH OF IT

8 M( g) M  b) j" qStrawberries literally burst with healthy compounds, including anthocyanins -- natural plant pigments in berries that function as powerful antioxidants, sweeping out harmful free-radical molecules.

They contain ellagic acid, which is effective in neutralizing carcinogenic agents. As well, they are rich in kaempferol, which may help reduce LDL (bad) cholesterol.
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A sampling of area farmers offering strawberries.

( }( ^* k% i, C  |% t- Foley Farms & Carolinian Winery, 4823 Dundas St., London, 519-268-2000
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- Ferguson\'s Produce, Wellington Road South, RR 6, St. Thomas, 519- 631-6589

- G & M Howe and Sons, RR 5, Aylmer, 519-773-3837

- Heeman Greenhouses and Strawberry Farm, 20422 Nissouri Rd., Thorndale, 519-461-0555 or 519-461-1416

- J.M.D. Vandepoele Farms, RR 1, Drumbo, 519-463-5796

7 p( l7 ~6 h, z( G" F' E7 f- Kerr Farm Market Inc., RR 6, Chatham, 519-352-4164

- Listowel Greenhouses, RR 2, Listowel, 519-291-2434

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Farmer Jack’s Orchards
Jack & Teresa Van Diepen
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www.farmerjacksorchards.com
Lambeth
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3 L/ J6 m& r& `Farm is located on Hwy. 4, 3 km south of Lambeth. Open daily 8 am - 8 pm