The heart-shaped fruit that is a turn-on
Nature has an attractive natural beauty when it comes to these sweet hearts. Mature strawberries have an attractive deep red color, intense juiciness, and a lot of sweet and tangy flavor. Look for red flesh, yellow seeds that make dimples on the outer skin, and the leafy green cap and stem that almost resembles a crown. And yes, the shape of strawberries resembles a valentine. There are more than 600 known varieties that may vary in texture, size, and sweet flavor. Smaller ripe strawberries tend to have the strongest flavor. Ripe strawberries also have a distinct and pleasant fragrance.
The ancient Romans grew and domesticated strawberries, which had been taken from the wild. The modern strawberry is derived from the
product of an inadvertent cross breeding process between American varieties and European varieties. The process has also taken a few centuries. The fruit was mostly enjoyed by rich until the mid 1800s when railroads could carry them across great distances.
Select berries that are plump, firm, and lack mold. Avoid strawberries that have discoloration. Remember that fresh strawberries are very perishable, so keep them chilled. Consume them within a few days to a week of purchasing them at the grocery store.
Eating strawberries has several health benefits. Studies have shown that they are a proven anti-cancer agent. Strawberries also contain phenol, which helps the body absorb oxygen and promote a healthier cardiovascular system.
April's warmer weather and sun may have everyone craving frozen sweets. On Guam, there is Mt Lam Lam and in Catonsville, Md., there is Opie's. Everyone in town eagerly awaits the arrival of Spring in Catonsville because it means that Opie’s Soft Serve & Snowballs opens for its season of selling ice cream and shaved ice. There’s always more than a few people lined up trying to decide what to order. Families sit and eat their freshly made treats at the handful of picnic tables in front and behind Opie’s. The soft serve is rich. The snowballs come in many different flavors. The Mixed Stew Crew especially likes the snowcream option of combining snow balls with soft serve ice cream. The combo recalls the similar treats, like the Neapolitan from Mt. Lam Lam. We’ve already ordered an egg custard and vanilla soft serve snowcream more than once in past two weeks at Opie's. Guests may also order ice cream sundaes with a long list of toppings to choose from. The most expensive items on the menu are the banana split and the Brownie Sundae, which cost $ 4.50. Stop by and enjoy a frozen treat at Opie’s if you find yourself in the area. 
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