Shopping for fresh strawberries in the produce aisle can feel like a never-ending game of hide and seek — some are too mushy, while others are missing that signature red color we all seek.

I deemed the packaging not photo-worthy, and felt some disappointment that I couldn’t take a selfie with it like I ... sent had 11 strawberries (of the Kotoka, Awayuki and Pearl White varieties ...

Still, this Angeleno can’t help but wonder: Why are we trying to make perfectly good strawberries taste like something else? And are any of these fancy berries better than the locally grown stuff?

From their delicious summery taste to their numerous ... explains in her strawberry crumble recipe. “If you want to use strawberries in a low-moisture recipe, like cookie dough or buttercream ...