> > >palest imitation of strawberry flesh... pinkish-white abomination.
> > :/  (though I keep on buying them in hope...)
> > >
> > >>Ahhh yes ... the fat ripe strawberrie of my Aunt Hazel's garden.
> > The berries in the store are truly an abomination -- and I won't
*even* mention
> > the peaches  ... Farmers of N. America, you are letting me down.
Lezlie
>
> Not really -- they're sacrificing taste for a product that packs with
> minimal bruising, and doesn't mold the minute you turn your back.
> What did I just read? The average produce travels 2,000 miles.
> I had to toss more than a handful of blackberries in less than a day,
> because they went all green and furry.

Yup. I know why they do it... I just wish there were alternatives that
were
as convenient as the neighborhood grocery store. Farmer's markets are
terrific for a lot of produce, but they can't grow everything a consumer
may
want -- the land doesn't support it. (nor would we want it to
considering
what they'd have to do to it) AND, being honest -- while getting the
ripest,
most perfectly flavored produce is necessary for a first rate chef (and
I do
enjoy eating it) -- I don't have the time to deal with it, nor the
inclination to run after it every day. I like the fact most my produce
will
last a week in the fridge, some longer, some longer still on the
counter.
But... I do miss those strawberries, and those big summer peaches. :)

Here you can buy strawberries packed like eggs. They're riper, and
immeasurably tastier than the regular ones, and many times more
expensive. I buy them when I can afford them because of the taste.

> Of course, the economics of it doesn't REALLY buy off the palate.....

right 

> Support your local Farmers' Market, tygress

yup yup... though I haven't got a clue where one is in my locale...

I'm growing my own strawberries this year

Laurie so glad to be able to do that again Phoenix



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