Ingredient

Hood Strawberry

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Flavor: Intense aroma, very soft flesh.

Type

fruit

Peak Months

Jun

Season Window

Jun → Jun

Flavor & uses

Intense aroma, very soft flesh.

Fresh, macerated, ice creams, shortcakes.

Storage

Highly perishable; use within 24 hours.

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Peak: Jun

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Guide to Growing and Harvesting Hood Strawberries

Comprehensive guide to cultivating sweet and juicy Hood strawberries, a Pacific Northwest specialty, including planting, care, and harvesting tips.

Local produce: 90%Complexity: 20%Bold flavor: 70%

Fresh Strawberry Topping

Easy strawberry topping with chunks of ripe strawberries in a thick, lightly sweetened sauce, perfect for topping desserts.

Local produce: 70%Complexity: 30%Bold flavor: 90%

Hood Strawberry Seasonal Spotlight

A spotlight on the sweet and aromatic Hood strawberry, a beloved Pacific Northwest variety that thrives in the region's mild climate. This versatile ingredient can be showcased in a variety of fresh and flavorful preparations.

Local produce: 100%Complexity: 30%Bold flavor: 80%

Hood Strawberry Freezer Jam

This recipe for a simple, fresh strawberry freezer jam highlights the flavors of seasonal Hood strawberries from the Pacific Northwest.

Local produce: 90%Complexity: 30%Bold flavor: 90%

Pinot Noir Strawberry Jam

A homemade jam made with Oregon Hood strawberries and Pinot Noir wine, featuring an earthy and complex flavor profile.

Local produce: 90%Complexity: 40%Bold flavor: 70%

Hood Strawberry Shortcake

A classic Pacific Northwest strawberry shortcake using fresh, locally-sourced Hood strawberries and a homemade biscuit topping.

Local produce: 90%Complexity: 40%Bold flavor: 80%

Hood Strawberry Jam

A vibrant, homemade strawberry jam made with the prized Hood variety of strawberries grown in Oregon.

Local produce: 100%Complexity: 30%Bold flavor: 80%

Pacific Northwest Hood Strawberry Dessert

A simple yet elegant dessert showcasing the sweet and aromatic Hood strawberries, a prized seasonal fruit of the Pacific Northwest, paired with a creamy whipped topping.

Local produce: 80%Complexity: 30%Bold flavor: 80%

Hood Strawberry Jam for a Pacific Northwest Restaurant Menu

A classic strawberry jam made with fresh, local Hood strawberries, ideal for a higher-end Pacific Northwest restaurant menu.

Local produce: 90%Complexity: 40%Bold flavor: 80%

Hood Strawberry Dish

A Northwest-inspired dish featuring the sweet and delectable Hood strawberry, served in a high-end restaurant setting.

Local produce: 90%Complexity: 50%Bold flavor: 80%

Strawberry Cottage Cheese

A simple and protein-rich cottage cheese dish featuring fresh strawberries.

Local produce: 70%Complexity: 20%Bold flavor: 70%

Hood Organic Strawberry

A sweet, flavorful strawberry variety well-suited for fresh eating and preserves with a vigorous growth habit and resistance to common diseases.

Local produce: 80%Complexity: 30%Bold flavor: 80%

Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream

A classic homemade strawberry ice cream made with fresh strawberries and basic ingredients.

Local produce: 70%Complexity: 30%Bold flavor: 80%

Sun-Dried Strawberry Jam

This recipe for sun-dried strawberry jam uses fresh Hood strawberries and the technique of sun-drying to intensify the flavor.

Local produce: 90%Complexity: 40%Bold flavor: 80%

Hood Strawberries from Oregon

A recipe featuring the sweet and juicy Hood variety of Oregon strawberries, showcased with a simple preparation.

Local produce: 90%Complexity: 30%Bold flavor: 80%