Pick of the Week - Qld Strawberries
New season Queensland strawberries are now arriving in significant numbers at Sydney Markets. The fruit is full of flavour, excellent quality and attractively priced. This fruit comes from the hinterland of the Sunshine Coast where the nights are cold and the days warm which are the perfect conditions for this fruit. Unlike the southern fruit we have had recently, this fruit will keep well. Don’t forget to take them out of your fridge a good half hour before eating them, this brings out the flavour in the fruit. They are a real treat to add to your breakfast cereal or to snack on anytime.
HOW TO PICKThe perfect strawberry should be fully coloured, firm, bright, plump and shiny. Size plays no part in determining the perfect strawberry. In fact, small strawberries are equally as sweet and juicy as large ones. Make sure the cap (calyx) is attached, green and fresh-looking.
HOW TO STOREAs strawberries have a high moisture content, remove fruit from the punnet and place in a large container or plate lined with absorbent paper. Strawberries are best stored at 4°C. Bring them to room temperature to serve. Store in the fridge for 2-4 days.
