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A Port Townsend Food Co-op Blog

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The Soul and Science of Strawberries

There’s something right about a ripe, in-season strawberry. In Japan, the concept of “shun” celebrates eating foods at their seasonal peak, when they’re freshest and most flavorful. Strawberries embody this idea. Whether you’re standing in a sun-warmed field, tending your own backyard plants, or savoring berries from a local farm, strawberries are a reminder to slow down and enjoy the fleeting perfection of the season.

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