Sweet, juicy and bursting with flavour, strawberries are nature’s candy—but they’re not just tasty, they’re packed with good stuff too! Strawberries have a nice long season, but they peak from mid-November to early December. ● In season: September - March ● Packed with: Antioxidants, fibre and Vitamin C. ● Cook options: Slice into salads, blend into smoothies, bake into a sweet treat or enjoy on their own! ● Prep process: Just rinse, chop off green tops and you’re sorted. Meal inspiration: ● Strawberries smoothie: Blend strawberries with banana, yogurt and nuts for a healthy snack the tamariki will love. ● Feta, spinach & strawberry salad: Sweet meets savoury in this easy, fancy-feeling salad. ● Strawberry & honey flapjacks: Berries baked into fluffy flapjacks will be a bit with the whole whānau. Storage tips: Don’t wash until you’re ready to eat! Pop them in the fridge in a breathable container lined with paper towels for max freshness.