Harvested from spring through summer, strawberries are the most popular berries in the world, and actually have as much vitamin C as oranges. We know they make the classic jam for PB & J and taste divine with fresh whipped cream and biscuits or pound cake in strawberry shortcake. But try adding slices to salad or sprinkling a bit of aged balsamic vinegar on them and giving them a quick grind of black pepper to get a more sweet and savory mix. It's not always a true giveaway, but fresh strawberries will generally smell wonderful and be a vibrant red color. They won't ripen off the vine, so make sure to check for ones that do feel slightly soft and have that great strawberry smell.