The long awaited flush of strawberries is here! Strawberries are a special type of food magic — they are the first fruit to ripen making them classic harbingers of spring and they are the only fruit that grows its seeds on the outside.
With more Vitamin C than oranges, strawberries are not actually a berry but an accessory fruit that is botanically related to roses. Right now, you can find strawberries from farms like Full Sun Farm (River Arts District and North Asheville markets) and Lee’s One Fortune Farm (Asheville City, Black Mountain, West Asheville, East Asheville, and River Arts District markets).
Of course, fresh and locally grown strawberries are delicious all on their own, but add a splash of bright sweetness to your spinach and arugula salads, fruit smoothies, spring picnic charcuterie boards, and more. Strawberries are very versatile and pair well with both sweet and savory recipes. Get creative and try out these strawberry mousse and strawberry bruschetta recipes…