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Michigan StrawberriesBy Carolyn Kelly
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Find it! Northern Michigan strawberry farms from the Taste the Local Difference Farm Network Also see Absolute Michigan keyword "Strawberry" Want to know when strawberries will be ready to eat? Leelanau County strawberry farmer Gary Bardenhagen says strawberries are ready about a month after they start to show their beautiful white flowers. For his farm, this year, that means at just about the official start of summer ó June 21. Farmers further north, near Petoskey, say their berries always ripen a bit later. Try it! Try this easy topping on yogurt or oatmeal for breakfast: Simmer chopped rhubarb (also rich in Vitamin C) in a small amount of water until soft. Add fresh, chopped strawberries and a bit of local maple syrup or honey to taste. You can even find Michigan yogurt from a Kalkaska County farm. Strawberries are also great in salads. Try slicing them into a spinach salad for a great taste and color sensation. Or, try this: Cook some lentils until just tender, cool and add some finely chopped onions, chopped parsley, and lots of strawberry slices. Toss with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste. Another idea: Marinated Strawberry Salad, from Cooking the Whole Foods Way by Christina Pirello. Hull but leave whole one quart of fresh strawberries and arrange in a bowl. Whisk together a half-cup of balsamic vinegar, the juice of one lemon, and three tablespoons of maple syrup. Pour over the berries and toss gently. Let it stand 15 minutes before serving at room temperature or chilled. Makes four to six servings. Freezer Jam: The LSJ has an easy strawberry freezer jam recipe (and a list of some markets in the Lansing area).  NotLiz offers this classic serving suggestion Taste the Local Difference is part of the Michigan Land Use Institute's Entrepreneurial Agriculture Project, which aims to grow jobs, save farmland, and build healthier communities with food that's thousands of miles fresher. Find 200 farms and fishers who sell fresh foods on their farms, in farmers markets, and to restaurants and stores at www.LocalDifference.org. TLD lead sponsors are Traverse City State Bank, Traverse City Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians.  Related AreasArticlesCommunity Community > Environment & Environmental Organizations Food & Dining Food & Dining > Michigan Grown Food & Dining > Recipes & Cookbooks
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