Father's Day and Strawberry Shortcake

• by New York State Berry Growers Association

LEWISTON, NY (06/11/2008)(readMedia)-- It is that time of year again and the warm days of summer are inviting us to sample the tastes of Nature’s bounty. Nothing says summer in New York like fresh locally grown strawberries from a patch near you. Right now the growers in your hometown have the peak of the season awaiting your next visit to their strawberry patch and local farm markets. If you want to have a really fun day, take your kids out to experience the joy of selecting the biggest and juiciest berries right below their hungry eyes. If they do not eat all of them on the spot then don’t forget Dad. Why not pick a few more fresh strawberries to make every man’s favorite, strawberry shortcake.

The time is perfect to get the best berries of the season. To find a location to visit simply log onto www.nysbga.org. Here you will find a local patch right in your area. Call to get the information on picking conditions and times. Then get ready to have a fun day as you set out to select the very biggest and juiciest berry under your local sun. After you have temporarily satisfied your taste craving pick some berries to take home to share with your friends and family. While the berries are at their season best why not pick a few extra to preserve into treats to be enjoyed long after the warm days of summer have passed. Ask your local grower for helpful tips on how to accomplish this. In doing so they will introduce you to many great ways to eat right all year long. Remember this is only the beginning of a great season of fresh tastes!