For best flavor, allow strawberries to reach room tempera-ture before serving. If you can't consume the berries right away, freeze them. Hull the berries, then rinse and drain. Place berries in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze. When the berries are frozen, place them in freezer bags and return them to the freezer.
Fresh strawberries are wonderful eaten plain or coated with just a hint of sugar.
They're also great with cream, soaked in wine or liqueur, or used in desserts from shortcake to ice cream. Try them in less traditional dishes such as strawberry salsa. Chop 3 cups strawberries, a mango, an avo-cado and cucumber into chunks. Place in a bowl. Refrigerate at least 20 minutes.