California Strawberries | Health Benefits, Recipes & Stories

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Strawberries provide a unique combination of essential nutrients, dietary fiber and phytochemicals.

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California Strawberry Farm Tour

Jose Luis Rocha Jr: A California Strawberry Farmer

A small group of chefs, food and lifestyle influencers had the opportunity to get to know California strawberry farmer Jose Luis Rocha Jr. Rocha Jr.

California strawberries are grown along the coast by hundreds of California strawberry farmers who care deeply about the people, the land, and the communities where they live and farm.

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Need an easy batch cocktail for holiday entertaining? Try our Spiced Strawberry Sangria! 🍷 Mix red wine, orange liqueur, spices, and tons of fruit and top with sparkling water. Find the recipe link in our bio. Cheers!

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Halloween is just around the corner! 👻🎃 These Strawberry Ghosts are as fun to make as they are to eat! Head to the link in our bio to learn how to make them! (📷: @thesugarcoatedcottage)

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Fall baking plans = making this Strawberry Quick Bread. 😍🍞 It's a delicious breakfast or snack that the entire family will enjoy! Head to the link in our bio for the recipe. 🍓Video by @snixykitchen and @the_bojon_gourmet.

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Did you know that frozen strawberries are just as healthy and nutritious as fresh ones? Choose frozen strawberries for a more budget-friendly option that will last longer, too. Head the link in our bio to learn how to select and store your strawberries. 🍓

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We’re celebrating #NationalDessertDay with some of our most popular strawberry desserts, like these Strawberry Cheesecake Mini Pavlovas by @snixykitchen! 😋 Check out our stories/highlights for more mouthwatering strawberry desserts. 🍓 (Recipe link in bio!)

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Happy #FarmersDay! 🍓Today, and every day, we honor all of the dedicated, passionate strawberry farmers, like Bee Yang. Bee's parents immigrated to California from Laos, and his family has been growing strawberries in Turlock for 25 years. Head to our IGTV channel to learn more about Bee's story, and find more farmer stories on our website (link in bio).

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Proof that pizza CAN be healthy, and just as delicious! 😋 This Strawberry Walnut Cauliflower Crust Pizza is made with a gluten-free @caulipower crust and topped with mozzarella, goat cheese, @cawalnuts, arugula, and fresh strawberries! 🍓 Head to the link in our bio for @snixykitchen's recipe.

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You can’t go wrong with these Strawberry Hand Pies...they’re perfect for fall entertaining or for a sweet treat any day of the week! 🍓 Find the full recipe link in our bio!

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Bring the pumpkin patch to your kitchen with this adorable Chocolate Pumpkin Patch Cake by @sugarandcharm! The rich chocolate pumpkin sheet cake is topped with chocolate ganache frosting and fresh, juicy strawberry "pumpkins." Mint sprigs add the finishing touch on this Halloween-themed treat. 🎃🍓 Head to our stories or the link in our bio for the recipe!

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Kicking off #DessertMonth with a Strawberry Crisp! 😍🍓 This baked skillet crisp makes it easy to whip up a dessert large enough to serve a group, or to save leftovers for the rest of the week. Head to the link in our bio for the recipe!

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Need an easy way to add tons of flavor to a cocktail or sparkling water? Add some Strawberry Shrub! 🍓 Learn how to use this method to preserve strawberries on our website (link in bio).

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Classic Strawberry Scones are a delicious breakfast or snack that can be made with fresh or frozen strawberries! Try them with our strawberry honey butter – we promise you won’t regret it! 😋🍓Find the recipe link in our bio.

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Tomorrow is #NationalEatFruitAtWorkDay! Did you know that 8 strawberries make up one serving? A serving of strawberries has only 50 calories and has more vitamin C than an orange, so they’re perfect for snacking on throughout the workday! 🍓 #getsnacking

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Try these Pickled Strawberries for an easy topping on salads, sandwiches, cocktails, and desserts. Head to the link in our bio for @paleopaparazzi’s recipe! 🍓

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We can't resist a good pie, especially when #NationalStrawberryCreamPieDay is tomorrow! Head to the link in our bio for @sugarandcharm’s recipe to make these Mini Strawberry Mascarpone Pies. 🍰

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You know what they say – breakfast is the most important meal of the day! Start your morning off right with some Strawberry Stuffed Pancakes to celebrate #NationalPancakeDay! 🥞🍓 Find @snixykitchen’s recipe and more strawberry breakfast recipes on our website (link in bio).

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Stay hydrated with this delicious Strawberry Agua Fresca! Chia seeds make it a filling, refreshing and nutritious beverage. Find @Teresa_’s recipe on our website! (link in bio)

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Strawberry Honey Butter is an easy-to-make topping for scones, bagels, toast and more! The only ingredients needed are strawberries, honey, sugar, lemon juice, butter, and salt. Head to the link in our bio to learn how to make it! 🍓

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Did you know that frozen strawberries are just as healthy and nutritious as fresh ones? Choose frozen strawberries for a budget-friendly option that will last longer, too. Head to our stories/highlights for more ways to preserve strawberries! 🍓

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