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Strawberries, or as the Germans call them, “Erdbeeren!”
This delectable fruit is not only chock full of vitamins, but also very healthy; 100 grams of strawberries only contains 37 calories — much less than most other common fruits. Strawberries are also easy to find, inexpensive and, best of all, you usually don’t have to force your child to eat them!
There are so many desserts and other recipes you can make with strawberries (from cakes to
jams), but nothing beats eating them straight from the field!
Harvesting times usually start in late May, weather depending.
The “Queen of Fruits” is loved the world over for its bright color and sweet flavor, also combined with its nutritional advantages.
“Eating strawberries right from the panicle is a great experience,” said Katharina Heckel-Funck, owner of Erdbeerland Funck. Her company maintains many fields in the vicinity of Kaiserslautern. “On the fields you can see and learn where and how these fruits are grown. They are like vitamin bombs and a culinary experience.”
To enjoy them properly, just keep a few things in mind. Ripe berries need to be consumed quickly. They should be stored in small portions. Avoid bags but keep them cool and side by side on a flat plate to avoid bruising. The flavor enfolds best at room temperature.
Also, strawberries can be deep frozen, but after defrosting they become squishy and are best used for making jams.
“You can do so many things with strawberries, but honestly, my favorite is straight strawberries — right from the field,” Heckel-Funck said. “Least work, greatest taste!”
Pick your own strawberries!
Who doesn’t like to pick strawberries and while doing so, eating some too.
There are several strawberry fields in and around the Kaiserslautern Military Community.
Visit https://erdbeerlandfunck.de/strawberry-self-picking/ to find a location closest to you.
If you still can’t get enough, enjoy strawberry festivals with stands, delights, fun programs and attractions at the following locations:
Oberkircher Erdbeerfest
May 24 and 25
https://www.oberkirch-kultur.de/de/events/oberkircher-erdbeerfest
Erbacher Erdbeerfest
June 13-16
https://www.rheingau.de/veranstaltungen/feste/erdbeerfest-erbach
Erdbeerfest Esslingen
Mai 31
https://www.esslingen-info.com/veranstaltung/erdbeerfest-e3fbecabe7
Gonsenheimer Erdbeerfest
May 23 – 25
