B—Lancaster Farming, Saturday, June 19, 1965 For the lj- r - Farm Wife and Family By Mrs. Richard C. Spence, Food Editor Strawberry Season Is Here! B Strawberries and shortcake seem as thoroughly American as fried chicken and apple pie The large, luscious fruit we en joy today is a far cry, however, from the small, sweet, wild varieties known to the early colonists of the eastern shores of the United States Each year strawberries seem to be bigger, more beautiful and better tasting. They not only taste good, but are an excellent source of vitamin C. One cup will give you more than the daily requirement They also supply small amounts of other vitamins and some minerals. Look for fresh strawberries that are dry SPENCE solid red in color, free from white, green or hard tips, and em uncovered in the refrig free from moisture, dirt or era tor, not in the crisper. Too decay spots. Strawberries much moisture in the air without caps may be over- around the berries encourag ripe. Size is no indication of 68 mold. Wash the berries flavor. Buy or pick berries as Scntly in cold water and re you are ready to use them, niove the green caps when Fresh strawberries are very you are ready to use them, perishable and should be used 'Strawberries can be a boon within a day or two. Store to calories; one cuip contains only 54' calories. However, by FARM LOANS Loans for Machinery, KUUr KflNhtK— T . , , „ „ , WSrA VARIABLE PITCH BLADE Livestock, Cars, Repairs, and Cutmcftm. any farm purpose. Oil Bath GurDrink - ITW2, Corn* In