Island Life Magazine Ltd June/July 2012 | Page 144

FOOD

IN SEASON

Strawberries
Think of summer, think of strawberries.
Covered in cream, dipped in chocolate, or
simply on their own they are the favourite
fruit of many people at this time of year.
The garden strawberry was first bred
in Brittany, France, in the 1750s. Now
they can be found worldwide. The fruit,

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which in fact is not a botanical
berry, but an aggregate accessory
fruit, is widely appreciated for
its characteristic aroma, bright
red colour, juicy texture, and
sweetness. So jus BV