May 17, 2011

BERRIES! BERRIES! BERRIES!

YOU SCREAM! I SCREAM! 
WE ALL SCREAM FOR STRAWBERRIES!
Fresh Strawberries


Strawberry season is here and the picking has begun.  The young and the young at heart have already been out on the farms, picking what local farmers say is the best crop in a few years. From old family traditions to starting a new one, strawberry picking is one of the oldest family togetherness events.

Mom and Daughter enjoying strawberry picking

Pungo(Virginia Beach) Virginia is known for its many strawberry patches, and the Pungo Strawberry Festival. http://www.PungoStrawberryFestival.info/ People come with their families and friends, to enjoy the many creations that are made from strawberries or to just have a juicy strawberry for itself. I mean who can resist that vibrant red  juicy plump strawberry. It calls your name!

The Hampton Roads Show talked with Cal Schiemann, the Strawberry guy, about this years crop and the upcoming Strawberry Festival. http://www.fox43tv.com/dpp/hr_show/its-strawberry-season  This years crop is looking to be a good one, and the patrons are looking to enjoy them just the same.

If you are looking for a great time with your family and friends, Take some time and travel on down to the Pungo Strawberry Festival May 28-29, 2011 YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!




WITH STRAWBERRIES:
Fruit Salad w/Strawberries










(Opening)Strawberry Photo courtesy of:

Joy Williams (mom and daughter)

Fruit Salad-Karrin Drake