Local strawberries are finally ready!

Well, better late than never, eh? With the winter/cooler-than-normal (so it seems) spring weather lingering up until, oh, last week, local strawberries are finally ready! One local farmer stated a couple weeks ago that this has been the coldest June he can remember.

What a way to think local/be local. These red gems are incredibly flavorful and are heavenly atop ice cream or with shortcake and whipped cream. I've been craving these babies all month. Yummm...so good, so good.

Here in Whatcom County alone, at least a dozen farms will be open for strawberries, and soon the raspberries and blueberries will arrive. This weekend is Boxx Berry Farm's Strawberry festival featuring wagon rides for the kids, berry specials, a bbq, and free strawberry sundaes! www.boxxberryfarm.com

McPhail's Berries in Lynden grows 12 varieties and has a great store on site with jams, homemade pies, and other treats for sale. They're annual pancake breakfast is slated for July 4th and I'm sure will be a hit. http://www.mcphailberries.com/

Enjoy the heat and local produce this weekend!