This is one of the best and worst reason about living in Israel is strawberries. Best: the strawberries are amazing. Worst: strawberries have a short season running from only January to April.
While there are more than 600 varieties of strawberries, I think that we can only get a few varieties. No worries though because they are simply delicious. Whether sliced up into yogurt or oatmeal or just enjoyed by themselves. And for once I don’t have to worry about eating these delectable delights. Strawberries, like other berries, are a rich source of phenols, making them a heart-protective, anti-cancer fruit, and anti-inflammatory fruit, all rolled into one. But it gets better, Strawberries are an excellent source of vitamin C , manganese, dietary fiber, potassium, folate, and the B vitamins. It seems they are chock full of everything but calories.
Just don’t forget, do not remove their caps and stems until after you have gently washed the berries under cold running water and patted them dry. This will prevent them from absorbing excess water, which can degrade strawberries’ texture and flavor. Since they are very perishable, strawberries should not be washed until right before eating or using in a recipe.
