California has strawberries year-round, but peak deliciousness, where juicy, bright-red strawberries taste like sun-ripened candy, is right about now through August.

Peel and slice the banana. Gather all ingredients and combine in a blender. Cover and blend until smooth. Serve right away or pour into ice cube trays and freeze.

Pickled green strawberries. 2 cups green strawberries, washed and de-stemmed. 1 teaspoon peppercorn. 1 bay leaf. 1 teaspoon fennel seed. 3/4 cup cider vinegar. 3/4 cup champagne vinegar. 1 ...

The orchard recommends staying away from pale red strawberries or those with green tips. When picking, make sure to keep the green top on the berry. Cherry Hill Orchards & Farm Market.

MEAD, Wash. — With the arrival of warm weather, strawberry picking season is officially underway at Green Bluff.