Strawberries are best when you pick your own

By Mariko Jackson

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Jul 18, 2012

~~<p>During my family's recent visit to Oregon, we were lucky enough to catch the end of the strawberry crop that has overtaken a good portion of my parents' backyard. People talk about California strawberries, but I think that just illustrates that Oregon strawberries are a best-kept secret.</p>
<p>These strawberries are nothing like what's available in stores. Shoppers usually pick a box of strawberries based on how they look on the outside. I think the real story starts when you cut a strawberry open.</p>
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During my family's recent visit to Oregon, we were lucky enough to catch the end of the strawberry crop that has overtaken a good portion of my parents' backyard. People talk about California strawberries, but I think that just illustrates that Oregon strawberries are a best-kept secret.

These strawberries are nothing like what's available in stores. Shoppers usually pick a box of strawberries based on how they look on the outside. I think the real story starts when you cut a strawberry open. Login for more...