Red, fragrant with a great soft flesh, and skin that nobody could complain about eating, the strawberry is a fruit nearly everyone loves. Though the texture of the seeds can be irritating to young children, and first timers, it is usually forgotten about once the flavor of the fruit overwhelms the consumer. One problem though, is the wide availabilty of sour, un-ripened strawberries. Be careful of which ones you buy. Make sure they are brilliantly red, firm, yet not hard (and soft at the same time). The greens of the leaf should be very fresh, while the fruit's surface should have as little yellow to white color on it. Never purchase strawberries with a green tint, as they will most certainly be sour.
