Select:
Look for plump, shiny red berries free of mold and green or yellow patches. Avoid oversize berries -- the smaller the fruit, the sweeter. - All You, May 2011, p. 15.
Store:
Keep strawberries in their original container, tightly covered, for up to two days. Don't rinse or remove the hull (the white core) until you're ready to eat the berries. - All You, May 2011, p. 15.
Prep:
To remove the hull, pull off the stem, then insert the tip of a small , sharp knife into one side of the top without going all the way through. Carefully cut around the hull, trimming away as little fruit as possible. Gently lift out the hull and discard. - All You, May 2011, p. 15.
Extra Tips:
To freeze straw berries, lay them in a single layer on a baking sheet; freeze. Once frozen, transfer to a freezer bag and store up to a year. - All You, May 2011, p. 15.
