Student-grown flowers, herbs and vegetables now occupy numerous dorm window sills and apartment living rooms after over 100 were adopted at the 16th Annual Strawberry Festival on May 2.  which were grown by students through a hands-on gardening-focused environmental studies course have made a long journey since being first planted in January and February plants were able to be reserved online with a suggested donation amount From atomic grape tomatoes to drama queen poppies and many were sold out before the festival started Elon Community Garden manager and senior Sam Hinton said the students in the environmental studies course have worked hard all semester to prepare. ENS2210: Garden Studio focuses on the Strawberry Festival in the spring and the Pumpkin Festival in the fall but we’re grateful to have students that work super super hard to put this all together,” Hinton said “We have a class of 20 people and every single one of them is involved The Elon Community Garden was packed with students and community members all afternoon Tables promoting student programs and organizations and selling baked goods and handmade jewelry were present the largest pull by far was the strawberry ice cream The Strawberry Festival fell during Collegiate Recovery Week this year. Senior James Hemmingway stood at a t-shirt tie-dying table that garnered a lot of smiles, which is exactly what he was looking for. As president of Phoenix Free Elon’s collegiate recovery program that supports a substance-free lifestyle he said the most important thing to him was people knowing the meaning behind his message The free t-shirts for attendees to tie-dye sported the phrase “one day at a time.” “I hope that students will be able to see that as a symbol of being approachable.” Hemmingway said events such as the Strawberry Festival allow students to witness growth and see the importance of nature to the spirit which connects to student engagement with Phoenix Free “Nature is so healing to people,” Hemmingway said as much as it can feel silly sometimes to be like the cure-all Tenn.—The Strawberry Festival is underway and returns with a special event This year the Strawberry Festival brought back a fan favorite event Gospel Night was held Sunday evening at the Review Stand lot on Main Street in Humboldt The free event invites community members and friends to join in a night filled with gospel music The West TN Strawberry Festival continues with various events scheduled all week long For more local news stories, click here. Sandy Spring Museum invites the community to celebrate a beloved tradition at its 42nd annual Strawberry Festival on Saturday the museum grounds at 17901 Bentley Road in Sandy Spring will transform into a vibrant hub of family-friendly fun • Lively performances across two stages showcasing local talent • The legendary “world’s best” strawberry shortcake • A selection of local craft beers and refreshing strawberry-themed beverages for both adults and children • A marketplace featuring over 30 talented artisan craft vendors • A diverse culinary experience with more than 10 regional food vendors offering everything from French crepes to Middle Eastern cuisine hands-on activities highlighting multicultural traditional arts “The Strawberry Festival beautifully blends the excitement of a festival with the warmth of a community reunion,” says Allison Weiss “It’s remarkable that an event of this size still feels like an old-fashioned We are often touched by stories from attendees who first experienced the festival as teenaged volunteers and are now sharing its magic with their own children and grandchildren.” This year’s festival will evoke a sense of nostalgia the return of the popular community bake table and the much-anticipated strawberry shortcake eating contest “Where else can you discover such genuine old-fashioned fun in today’s digital world?” she adds Baskets of strawberries are available for pre-pick sale at Hedgecock Strawberry Farm Miguel Angel Bernal carries baskets of strawberries for pre-pick sale at Hedgecock Strawberry Farm A student from Bright Beginnings Childcare show off a strawberry he picked during a field trip to Hedgecock Strawberry Farm A gallon of Chandler variety strawberries from R&M Strawberry Farm on Belews Creek Road Strawberry season is well under way in the Triad One factor this year is that a fungal outbreak affected some supplies of strawberry plants announced in April that it would not have a strawberry crop this year because of a fungal outbreak the farm has been selling berries from South Carolina Clodfelter Farm in Kernersville had a similar problem and decided not to open this year Sundance Farms in Lexington also is closed for the season Not all farms these days let you pick your own berries be sure to check with any farm before you visit The season has been ramping up with more and more ripening berries this past week right on time and just in time for Mother's Day check with farms the day you plan to go to make sure they have ripe berries available Busy farms often get picked clean on certain days and may need a couple days to recover – or rather let more berries ripen on the plants Most farms post regular updates on their Facebook pages expect to pay between $15 and $19 for u-pick and $16 to $20 for pre-picked Below is a list of some of the many area farms. For more farms, visit ncstrawberry.com or www.ncfarmfresh.com Website: armstrongartisanfarm.com Website: ingramfarm.com Website: jonesstrawberryfarm.com Website: mabesberryfarm.com Website: newcastlenc.com Website: robertson-family-farm.com mhastings@wsjournal.com With our weekly newsletter packed with the latest in everything food Email notifications are only sent once a day “I’m trying to create a place where everyone will feel welcome," said Chris Eastwood Murphy's 2010 - aka Murphy's Lunch - is a Winston-Salem institution dating to 1950 and I’ve always wanted a deli,” said Megan Vogler this is going to relieve some of the pressure from (the original location) We never really thought that place was going to be as … Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account There's nothing better than a fresh strawberry consider heading to the strawberry patches to pick up a fresh pint Strawberries are able to grow all around the Volunteer State, and there are more than 40 farms around the region, primarily concentrated in Middle Tennessee where you can participate in a U-Pick program Here's everything you need to know about U-Pick strawberries in Tennessee While California and Florida are generally the most well-known for strawberries Strawberry season begins in mid-April and typically lasts four to six weeks The strawberry season should last through early June There are plenty of places to pick strawberries all across the state Farms are located in 30 of Tennessee's 98 counties Be sure to check with your local farm for hours and the availability of fruit Find a strawberry farm nearest to you on picktnproducts.org. According to Pick Tennessee Products, the following fruits and veggies are in season for the months of April and May in Tennessee Tennessee Connect Reporter Diana Leyva contributed to this report — Though many PA growers are reporting that their strawberry plantings are looking better than they expected There are many things to consider when sorting out potential causes of poor growth at this time of the year If your plants did not grow well last fall issues then could still be the cause of poor growth now strawberry plug plants were diagnosed with several diseases including Neopestalotiopsis mainly in ‘Ruby June’ and also in ‘Chandler’ anthracnose crown rot in ‘Chandler’ Phytophthora crown rot in ‘Malwina’ and ‘Chandler’ and angular leaf spot in ‘Malwina’ With Neopestalotiopsis or anthracnose crown rot plants grew poorly after planting and many of them (10 to 50%) died during the fall With Phytophthora crown rot and angular leaf spot (a bacterial disease plants here and there wilted and collapsed but this wasn’t obvious until a couple of months after planting Powdery mildew was common in ‘Galletta’ and ‘Ruby June’ While some problems are found mostly in certain varieties but didn’t look so great this spring remember that we had our first “normal” winter in a long time with cold temperatures and winter protection with row covers or straw was definitely needed to avoid winter injury to the crowns and leaf dessication from the wind Winter injury in the crown will appear as a more consistent or diffused color in the crown in mild cases and “corkiness” or complete death of the crown in severe cases whereas there is usually a noticeable change in color from healthy cream to brown or reddish-brown with diseases Leaf dessication can be differentiated from leaf diseases as leaves will often be consistently dry and crispy around the edges of most leaves with dessication and this will show up across a large area of the planting Dessication is possible even in well-watered plantings because once the soil freezes the roots can’t take up water to replace what the leaves have lost many growers reported that plants got off to a slow start but that is normal in springs where soil temperatures remain cold – strawberry plants just don’t grow that fast until the soil warms up Winter injury and “traditional” diseases (Botrytis Phomopsis) have been the main causes of symptoms in matted-row plantings and plasticulture plantings of “matted-row” varieties in PA thus far it is helpful to cut through several plant crowns from top to bottom You can often tell more by cutting the crowns in this way rather than cutting the crown crosswise — A New England summer isn’t complete without a slice of juicy blueberry pie and eating a few crisp berries as an afternoon treat But the spotted wing drosophila (Drosophila suzukii) a pesky fruit fly native to Southeast Asia that was first identified in the U.S — The fruit trees in Pennsylvania and surrounding states have broken dormancy and are officially off to the races for the 2025 season Many locations are experiencing green tip on pears and early apple varieties and bud swell on many stone fruit varieties There are measures growers can employ to limit disease […] — The region is in store for ideal weather (warm wet conditions) over the next few days that will trigger our first apple scab infection event for apple trees with green tissue present an apple scab infection event will occur on March 31st for most of Pennsylvania and northern […] England — Planting wildflowers in apple orchards could save farmers up to £3,000 per hectare a year Flower strips create a home for a team of helpful insects – like ladybirds and lacewings – that eat harmful pests such as aphids This natural team of pest controllers helps […] Ag Advocate: From Transition to Transformation Fair Warning: Poison Ivy is Beginning to Leaf Out Be sure you have your GPS enabled and try again He got divorced and moved to Texas for work and he’s got two teenage boys who chose to move to Texas with him after the divorce They’re in high school and they’re friendly to me but it’s very obvious that they’re spies for their mom I caught one of the boys FaceTiming with his mom but his camera was turned toward me so she could get a good look at me The boys and their mama are not the problem She was living in Virginia with her second husband I told my husband that I was not going to marry him if he allowed his mother to live with us He tried to sneak it in during our home search by looking for homes with a nice bedroom on the first floor she has a little studio apartment in a building about three miles from our home She loves to mention my husband’s ex-wife to the boys and make sure I can hear her conversation She even cut her eyes at me once or twice to engage me My husband recently gave her a key to our house and the code to the alarm "in case of emergency." She told me that now she can come check on her grandsons whenever she wants to I had the alarm code changed—and I’m thinking about rekeying all the locks My husband knows that his tiny Caribbean mama is a pest Why is he so concerned about her feelings and not mine It's both the drink and mani of the season @ceirrasnails @rachelsuenails @nailz.by_lily @heygreatnails @lolo.nailedit Baskin-Robbins® is scooping up something extra special to celebrate guests can dive into a berrylicious lineup of new and returning favorites: the Flavor of the Month Strawberry Tres Leches; the tropical Lava Colada beverage; and the Perfect Peony and Strawberries ‘n Cream Cakes—just in time for Mother’s Day Strawberry Tres Leches is a luscious tribute to the popular Latin American cake that’ll send everyone into a strawberry daydream This decadent dessert-in-a-scoop is the perfect way to celebrate National Strawberry Month and features Tres Leches Ice Cream blended with juicy strawberry pieces Embark on your sweet strawberry daydream and try Strawberry Tres Leches before it floats away The warmer air is calling for one thing: frozen beverages galore guests can transport themselves to island time with the latest addition to Baskin-Robbins’ beverage lineup A refreshing twist on the tropical Lava Flow the new Lava Colada is a dreamy blend of piña colada flavors and the fruity tang of delicious strawberries Baskin-Robbins Rewards members can enjoy a medium Lava Colada for $4* – all day celebrate with two stunning ice cream cakes made just for her The Perfect Peony Cake now features even more vibrant peony designs and elegant icing rosettes to make her day unforgettable The Strawberries ‘n Cream Cake is elegantly topped with real strawberries and finished with a strawberry-whipped frosting making it a sweet classic perfect for spring Each cake is made to share and is fully customizable with Mom’s favorite ice cream and cake flavors Baskin-Robbins Rewards™ members can also unlock $5 off a cake purchase of $35 or more* throughout the month and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Click Here to Contact Us Oregon State University researchers report that studies conducted at the university have confirmed plastic tunnel systems can significantly extend the growing season and boost the percentage of marketable yields for Oregon strawberries Because the tunnels help protect strawberry plants from rain and cold OSU researchers believe this could provide growers with new tools to lengthen the strawberry harvest window The team tested two popular types of day-neutral strawberries ‘Albion’ and ‘Seascape,’ planted in both fall and spring The plants were grown using organic methods and carefully managed to keep pests under control Researchers compared four growing setups: low tunnels Results showed that strawberries grown under low tunnels had the highest amount of marketable fruit low tunnels required more frequent adjustments but are less expensive ranging from about $42 to $156 per 100-foot row High tunnels offered similar yield benefits with less daily labor but are significantly more costly "There is a great potential for fresh market strawberry production in Oregon where most of the strawberry harvest is processed rather than sold whole," the university said assistant professor of practice in the Department of Horticulture in the College of Agricultural Sciences there’s an opportunity for Oregon growers to fill that market "A lot of fruit is imported from out of state and is harvested at 75% ripeness We will never compete with the scale of strawberry production in California but we can produce a great-tasting and fresh Oregon berry that’s available in local markets more than just a few weeks in the summer," she added we and our partners use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information Consenting to these technologies will allow us and our partners to process personal data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site and show (non-) personalized ads may adversely affect certain features and functions Click below to consent to the above or make granular choices. Your choices will be applied to this site only. You can change your settings at any time or by clicking on the manage consent button at the bottom of the screen Taste of Home's Editorial Process They continue to occupy my thoughts even months later What’s next on the King’s agenda I heard whispers of a new drink coming for the hot summer months; whispers of a fruity frozen concoction that could be topped with tiny and I sped straight to the drive-thru for a taste I’d expect no less from this kind of beverage and I imagine it will be such a sugary relief on hot summer days The consistency is similar to the Icee I used to slurp at movie theaters as a kid—not so frozen that it won’t suck up through your straw but just enough to make it thick so you let it melt on your tongue the frozen strawberry drink hit like nostalgia The syrup was strawberry to the umpteenth degree and it reminded me of the Fla-vor-Ice tubes I used to crunch on when I was younger and you’ve got an intensely saccharine experience so this won’t be something I’ll order daily It’s full of flavor with a unique texture combo that will likely find a foothold in many people’s fast-food agendas (especially the under-12 age group) it complements a Texas Double Whopper beautifully We asked Burger King how long the Frozen Strawberry drink would be on the menu and were told: “for a limited time!” but we imagine it will stick around through the better part of summer The strawberry lover in you will be ecstatic We are no longer supporting IE (Internet Explorer) as we strive to provide site experiences for browsers that support new web standards and security practices We recommend our users to update the browser Van Nuys News Press Covering the San Fernando Valley & the Greater Los Angeles area — Oregon State University researchers have shown the state’s strawberry producers how they can increase their yields and produce healthier fruit Research conducted at OSU’s North Willamette Research and Extension Center (NWREC) has confirmed that plastic tunnel systems — both low and high tunnels — can significantly extend the growing season and boost the percent of marketable yields for day-neutral strawberries in Oregon High and low tunnels help protect strawberry plants from rain and cold raise temperatures around the plants and extend the growing season “We hope we can provide growers with some tools they can use to extend their harvest season to produce fruit outside of the typical season when competition is high and to help meet the market demand for fresh strawberries grown locally in Oregon." Oregon has long focused on processed June-bearing strawberries but with growing demand for fresh fruit and increased grower interest there's an opportunity for Oregon growers to meet local demand an Extension commercial and community horticulturist who leads the OSU Extension Berry Initiative Field trials at NWREC and other locations had previously shown that low tunnels extend the strawberry season for day-neutral cultivars results from a more extensive 2021–2023 trial have confirmed and expanded those findings The trial evaluated the growth and production of day-neutral strawberries under low tunnels double tunnels (low tunnel under high tunnel) “We hope we can provide growers with some tools they can use to extend their harvest season to produce fruit outside of the typical season when competition is high and to help meet the market demand for fresh strawberries grown locally in Oregon,” said Chernoh an assistant professor of practice in the Department of Horticulture in the College of Agricultural Sciences There is a great potential for fresh market strawberry production in Oregon where most of the strawberry harvest is processed rather than sold whole “There’s an opportunity for Oregon growers to fill that market,” she said “A lot of fruit is imported from out of state and is harvested at 75% ripeness but we can produce a great-tasting and fresh Oregon berry that’s available in local markets more than just a few weeks in the summer.” The tunnel research began at NWREC in fall 2021. Researchers tested two popular types of day-neutral strawberries, ‘Albion’ and ‘Seascape,’ planted in both the fall and spring. The plants were grown using organic methods and carefully managed to keep pests [EC1] [EC2] under control They compared four growing setups: low tunnels The results showed that strawberries grown under low tunnels had the highest amount of marketable fruit ‘Albion’ produced better results overall — it gave more fruit Temperatures inside each tunnel were tracked every hour and strawberries were picked twice a week when they were at least three-quarters ripe One challenge in the study came during the second year when a common soil disease affected the plants and influenced some of the results The study focused on season extension techniques adaptable to various farm sizes While low tunnels required more frequent adjustments high tunnels offered similar yield benefits with less daily labor cost is an important factor when deciding whether to use tunnels with prices ranging from about $42 to $156 per 100-foot row and bungee cords costs around $122 per 100 feet One example — a tunnel that’s 100 feet long and 40 feet wide — costs nearly $6,900 to build That works out to about $1,718 per 100-foot row though this can drop to around $1,145 if more rows are added they may last longer and require less day-to-day maintenance which could make them a better investment over time Chernoh co-authored the OSU Extension publication Low Tunnels for Season Extension in Oregon: Design, Construction and Costs which provides practical guidance based on research conducted at NWREC The research was funded by the Oregon Legislature Berry Initiative and Northwest Center for Small Fruits Research The OSU Extension Berry Initiative has been supported by the Oregon Legislature since 2017 Strawberry Field Day attendees look at low plastic tunnel field trials at the OSU North Willamette Research and Extension Center in Aurora Strawberry field trials under high tunnels at the OSU North Willamette Research and Extension Center in Aurora While blueberries grow well in the Pacific Northwest five major viruses afflict plants in this region Learn what you need to know to prevent and manage viral disease in your blueberry plants Nonirrigated cereal crops in north-central and Eastern Oregon require the addition of nutrients to the soil a small wasp has helped control the cereal leaf beetle Here are some options to reduce this pest's impact on crops Potatoes — part of the diet of about a billion people worldwide — accumulate glycoalkaloids when exposed to light This greening of the tuber can have health effects Several kinds of berry crops can be grown successfully in Central Oregon The key is to select varieties suited to local growing conditions and to follow recommendations for planting and care Fire is a risk dryland farmers face during each harvest Learn how to prevent combine fires by following simple steps This publication describes results of applied research on phosphorus fertilization of late-planted winter wheat in no-till fallow in the low-precipitation zone of Oregon and Washington This report summarizes cranberry crop losses due to pests The data helps producers understand the factors that contribute to losses as well as the economic impacts of individual pests Salt accumulation in soil can reduce crop yields and affect soil structure Learn how to evaluate the salts present in soils and to select appropriate management practices to maintain soil health and crop productivity manufactured by Zurn Harvesting of Germany shows that the new plot combine yield measurement system is a less expensive and reliable alternative to manual yield collection methods On-farm trials help growers test if promising experiment station research results can be replicated on their farms these on-farm trials must be carefully planned to ensure the results are valid Learn how to grow strawberries commercially in Central Oregon The high desert region of Central Oregon can be a particularly challenging place to grow strawberries and other horticultural crops This guide will walk you through all the details on planting This approach is designed to provide better information to make nutrient management decisions at a reasonable cost without the need for grid sampling Two examples of nutrient monitoring are provided to illustrate the process This publication compares two grass-seed residue management methods: full straw load and clean nonthermal Learn about comparing seed yield and quality nutrient management and soil characteristics Growing brassicas crops in Oregon and Washington requires whole-season management to control pests Learn how integrated pest management can neutralize pests and improve crop yields Silage corn is an excellent feed for dairy cattle because of its high dry-matter yield This guide provides nutrient and lime recommendations for silage corn established after .. in an area receiving about 22 inches of precipitation annually Odberg discusses his experiences with variable rate nitrogen application and direct seeding Ask Extension is a way for you to get answers from the Oregon State University Extension Service How to use this website Beaver Healthy Bernie Kenan at Bernie’s Berries on Groometown Road in Greensboro Fresh picked strawberries at Bernie’s Berries on Groometown Road in Greensboro Farm workers harvest strawberries at Bernie's Berries on Groometown Road in Greensboro Strawberries at Bernie’s Berries on Groometown Road in Greensboro Website: berniesberries.com Website: ruddfarm.com Website: whitakerfarm.com wings and more - all made in the hot Nashville style The breakfast molcajete is a big bowl of home fries with bell peppers topped with smoked sausage and two eggs.… “It’s like neo-American cuisine,” said co-owner Foti Tsitsolli  of Strawberry Breakfast House which follows the recent trend of putting a mor… Most people will manage the tariff teeter-totter the same way we bear most things shoulders to the wheel and holding onto the fai… The first Apple Ridge Orchard Sikeston Strawberry Festival featured strawberry picking and food trucks.Gina Curtis/Standard DemocratA youngster carries buckets of strawberries across the field at the first Apple Ridge Orchard Sikeston Strawberry Festival on Saturday Costco's ridiculously popular strawberry streusel cheesecake is a spring sensation Cheesecake seems to make its way onto every dessert menu, which I’m not mad about—because it’s something I don’t often make from scratch. It can be time-consuming to bake, and more expensive because of the cost of eggs Costco is well known for its giant cheesecakes so you never know what you’ll find in the bakery section The latest springy iteration is a strawberry streusel cheesecake and customers can’t get enough of it we’ll take any excuse to eat dessert for breakfast it tastes like everything we love about cheesecake and a breakfast pastry It’s an impressive 4-1/2 pounds of dessert magic selling for $22.99 Figuring this will serve upward of 16 people Plenty of Costco shoppers have commented on Reddit about how irresistible this cheesecake is “There goes my diet,” with a wink and not much regret several posts raved about the fact that this dessert wasn’t overly sweet a dessert that doesn’t make you feel like you’re getting a cavity is always a win Costco is notoriously secretive about how long products like this will stay on store shelves so it’s hard to say when this cheesecake will be replaced I recommend making a Costco trip before time runs out Sign up for our daily Newsletter and stay up to date with all the latest news You are receiving this pop-up because this is the first time you are visiting our site You are using software which is blocking our advertisements (adblocker) we are relying on revenues from our banners So please disable your adblocker and reload the page to continue using this site.Thanks Four strawberry farmers have secured $43 million in financing from the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) to improve and expand their production Their success stories were highlighted at the Strawberry Cluster Open Day The four farms are Synergy Business Solutions expressed satisfaction that the government is providing funding for farmers who want to invest in agriculture The four farmers used the funds to conduct a study tour in California to explore global best practices; develop a technology package suited to Jamaican growing conditions; construct new greenhouses and retrofit existing ones with advanced solar-powered cooling systems; and introduce a high-yield strawberry variety that has adapted well to Jamaica's climatic conditions David Lowe as the new Head of the DBJ was agriculture-related where we signed a document with the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) and the DBJ We are going to train farmers in financial literacy and train extension officers who can go out in the field to train farmers in the fundamentals of financial literacy," Mr farmers would be able to access financing with a registered business and a business plan He noted that meetings had been held with the DBJ to ensure that capital was not only available but accessible and at a cost that would provide farmers with good returns on their investment "We have already decided that we would meet quarterly to make this happen Today is a sign that we already have some of the models that can make this happen We have advised farmers to organize themselves into groups because it is much easier to get help as a cluster than going it alone," the Minister said said with Jamaica importing millions of dollars' worth of strawberries annually "we are on the path to import substitution." "It is important to us when we put forward solutions and tools that allow clusters like this to grow and make an impact we see that the things that come from this (strawberry) are not just limited to jams and preserves but also in the nutraceutical and pharmaceutical industries—two very high-value spin-offs that we need to be thinking of," Dr He assured the farmers that the DBJ would be happy to partner with them in the next stage of their development The capital that supported the cluster came through the Boosting Innovation and Entrepreneurship Ecosystem (BIGEE) program Source: Jamaican Information Service FreshPublishers © 2005-2025 HortiDaily.com By Adam Erace seed-stippled strawberry jam was as hot pink as a flamingo pool float a physics-defying transfiguration of the sweetest strawberries I’ve ever eaten So when a little retail menu accompanied the check My server went down to the restaurant basement and returned with an 8-ounce glass jar smoked in frost: “Freezer jelly,” Elwood’s chef-owner Adam Diltz explained when I complimented him on its vibrancy we were going to use it to make the real stuff potentially poisonous if you don’t do it right—these were preserves with stakes All it took was a dab of Diltz’s loose magenta jam on a biscuit to annihilate all my convictions Diltz and his younger brother Toby grew up immersed in the foodways of the Pennsylvania Dutch the catchall for the German-speaking immigrants who fled to the state starting in the late 1600s to escape religious persecution the Amish and Mennonite communities who live in and around Lancaster County in South Central Pennsylvania Common ground between these religious communities and the secular people of the Pennsylvania Dutch lineage was found in their recipe collections: chicken and ham pot pies and endless jars of preserved produce necessary for farm-centric living Mel Ortiz (Courtesy Blind Pig Kitchen)It may not be as old as hot water bath canning but freezing was the preferred process for preserving peak-season fruit on Diltz’s great-grandparents’ farm in Hetlerville worked metal for freight train cars at the Berwick Forge the Diltz brothers would forage wild raspberries and Concord grapes or go to the U-pick farm to collect strawberries for their great-grandmother “We would wind up eating half of them,” Diltz told me “Grammy Oley would make her strawberry shortcake on biscuits with strawberry freezer jelly.” “When you put the work into growing fruit the right way and the freezer jam is the only way to do that.” The dining room at Blind Pig Kitchen in Bloomsburg Courtesy Blind Pig Kitchen)The luminous strawberries in the freezer jam I had at Elwood were from Toby’s farm He also likely made that particular batch of jam No one actually seems to know which family member is responsible for which jar but the recipe is nearly standard across the four generations “I actually had to buy a second freezer,” Adam Diltz said—enough space to keep a year’s worth of jam properly chilled I ate the first third on grainy toast and the second third off the back of a butter knife moments after finishing said toast. I waited a respectable two days before polishing off the rest of the jar Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Jessie YuChenGet the recipe > Photo: Murray Hall • Food Styling: Jessie YuChen ADVERTISEMENTADADWant more SAVEUR?Get our favorite recipes Articles may contain affiliate links, which enable us to share in the revenue of any purchases made. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use. These tried-and-true recipes are worth making to highlight spring's best berry Strawberry Jell-O Pretzel Salad (SJPS) is a yinzer dessert tradition that can take on many shapes and flavors This year’s dozen local confectioner/foodie contenders have promised to create more eclectic options than ever—ranging from macarons to ice cream.  Come sample these yinzerific SJPS entries and cheer for your favorite foodie you can sample one of each of the different SPJS combinations Then the official Jag Judges will determine a winner and a spot at the Pittsburgh Pierogi Festival the following week as a vendor each SPJS foodie has been paired with a charity and the winning SJPS foodie will win $1,000 for their paired charity Strawberry Jell-O Pretzel Salad Stand-Off presented by YaJagoff!™ Only $5! Purchase your tickets online now—only 300 tickets will be sold.  Mo is a pun-loving Pittsburgher who likes to take photos and write you'll find her pursuing happiness and working on living the American Dream via one craft beer at a time She blogs at givegodyouryes.com and fullhipster.com Our site uses cookies. Learn more about our use of cookies: Cookie Policy Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More The main event this weekend is the 151st Kentucky Derby But there’s a lot more than derby parties and betting on horses in North Carolina this weekend Now in its 21st year, the Spring Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival will bring droves of North Carolina music fans to Pittsboro through Sunday There are dozens of bands playing over the long weekend The festival sells single- and multi-day tickets There is camping at the festival for tent and car campers and RVs The festival also has special areas and activities for kids and teens The Lovin' Life Music Fest is bringing a star-studded lineup to Charlotte for a three-day festival starting on Friday Performers for the weekend include something for everyone: Ludacris The music festival will take over six square blocks in Uptown Charlotte for the weekend.  "Lovin’ Life Music Fest is an annual multi-genre music festival held in Uptown Charlotte the festival celebrates Charlotte’s cultural diversity by featuring a mix of 50+ artists including national headliners and local artists," according to the event website.  The festival also includes art installations and diverse food options that "reflect the vibrant local culture," organizers said.  There are two competing strawberry festivals in southeastern North Carolina Friday and Saturday. The town of Wallace is hosting the Carolina Strawberry Festival The 92nd annual North Carolina Strawberry Festival will be in Chadbourn about 55 miles west of Wilmington on the South Carolina border The festival includes a contest for strawberry growers to prove who grows the best strawberries in North Carolina There will also be a parade and a strawberry spitting competition The festival will also have a beauty pageant.  They may be celebrating strawberry season on the coastal plain, but on the other side of the state, the tiny town of Sparta is hosting the North Carolina Fried Apple Pie Festival The festival is held in a small town in the North Carolina mountains near the Virginia border Organizers say it’s a celebration of “an Appalachian tradition of fried apple pies through North Carolina’s only festival.” Festival organizers say they expect 10,000 pies at the fair this year There are plenty of foodie events for adults around North Carolina. But this weekend, Marbles Kids Kids Museum is hosting a food festival for kids Saturday and Sunday in Moore Square.  The James Beard Foundation is offering cooking classes for children both days Young foodies can learn how to make new dishes from local chefs including Indian nachos and Puerto Rican empanadas.  but the rest of the festival is free for all “The Creative Kitchen Kids Food Fest at Marbles is a weekend of activities dedicated to teaching families about how to make balanced food choices through fun and engaging activities The festival will serve up flavorful fun with free hands-on experiences community partner engagement and live entertainment,” according to Marbles plays a combination of punk and metal known as grindcore None of the original members have been in the band for almost 40 years but that hasn’t stopped the band from touring and putting out new albums As part of their U.S. tour, Napalm Death played Charlotte Thursday and will be at Cat’s Cradle in Carrboro Friday On Sunday night, Durham’s hip hop scene will take over Rubies on Five Points Otis Ghost will open the show and is celebrating releasing a new album (and his birthday) Saturday is the annual Free Comic Book Day Comic fans can stop by their favorite comic book store and be able to choose from 46 available titles Most comic shops also have Free Comic Book Day sales on other comics and merchandise ROANOKE – One of Roanoke’s tastiest festivals is back bringing with it tons and tons of strawberries The Strawberry Festival will be held at Elmwood Park’s South Lawn and runs Friday Organizers expect up to 20,000 people to attend the two-day event The festival serves as a major fundraiser for Community School teacher development and financial aid for families Ten thousand shortcakes were made in the kitchen by volunteers and I think there is great value in that,” said Festival Coordinator Liz Johnson Volunteers have been busy preparing for the festival including the signature strawberry shortcake chocolate-dipped strawberries and berries and cream I love that shortbread texture with the ice cream and the whipped cream and the sweet berries and it’s just this beautiful marriage of delicious taste The festival’s impact extends beyond desserts a first-year teacher and parent at Community School I wish every private school had something like this because it makes so many things possible supportive environment where children are accepted for who they are and we meet them where they are educationally,” said Basham Community School serves students from pre-K through eighth grade with proceeds from the festival supporting various educational initiatives and financial assistance programs The Strawberry Festival has become a cherished tradition in the Roanoke Valley marking the unofficial start of the summer festival season Beyond the sweet treats, the event features artisan vendors and various activities for attendees. Copyright 2025 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved. Keshia Lynn is a Multimedia Journalist for WSLS. She was born and raised in Maryland and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Law and Society from American University and a Master’s degree in Mass Communication from Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism. Click here to take a moment and familiarize yourself with our Community Guidelines TV Listings Email Newsletters RSS Feeds Contests and Rules Contact Us Internships at WSLS 10 Careers at WSLS 10 Closed Captioning / Audio Description Public File Current EEO Report Terms of Use Privacy Policy Do Not Sell My Info FCC Applications Copyright © 2025 WSLS.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. VANCEBORO, N.C. — The 43rd Annual Vanceboro Strawberry Festival concluded today, marking the end of a weekend filled with festivities. The event kicked off on Friday and continued Saturday with the traditional parade through downtown, drawing crowds eager to partake in the celebration. Attendees had the opportunity to explore offerings from over 100 vendors, indulge in a variety of treats, and participate in numerous fun activities throughout the festival. Christie Arrington, a chair member of the event says the event is never possible without the community. May 1983Save this storySaveSave this storySaveAll products featured on Vogue are independently selected by our editors we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links Last year, black cherry was the fruit of the season—nails and lips were drenched in the moody color and pulse points spritzed with the juicy fruit’s aroma the crown has been passed to the strawberry Something is definitely in the air: At luxury LA grocer Erewhon you can buy a single strawberry grown in the Tochigi Prefecture of Japan for $19 (Some say it’s actually worth the splurge.) By contrast fruit from the cult brand Oishii—which translates to tasty in Japanese—is a steal: a box of Omakase Berries comes in at $15 for 11 And Flamingo Estate has brought back its bestselling Harry’s Berries collaboration a fist-sized jar of dried strawberries sprinkled with guajillo and lime The trend has expanded beyond the world of gastronomy with the strawberry becoming one of the most-searched fruits in the world of beauty—especially when it comes to perfume She adds that the interest in strawberry perfumes has grown by 19.9% compared to last year all you have to do is decide exactly how you want your strawberry scent served up Riba adds that this shift will likely be mirrored in makeup trends, too, so you can expect to see a revival of beauty trends like 2023’s “Strawberry Girl” makeup. The Naked Manicure Trend Will Be Everywhere This Spring Victoria Beckham Takes Beauty Inspo From the Olsens 2025’s Trending Eyeliner Flatters Those in Their 20s and 70s Alike Sign up for Vogue’s beauty newsletter to receive the insider’s guide to all things beauty and wellness Never miss a Vogue moment and get unlimited digital access for just $2 $1 per month May 1, 2025Baskin-Robbins just unboxed its summery new "Strawberry Dreamland" menu and fans say it "sounds incredible." On Thursday, the beloved ice cream shop revealed its new Flavor of the Month like it does at the beginning of every month. This time around, however, social media users aren't even waiting to try it before asserting their approval of the menu item that's replacing the limited-edition Paloma Paradise 🍳 SIGN UP to get delicious recipes, handy kitchen hacks & fun food news in our daily Pop Kitchen newsletter 🍳 Heading to Baskin-Robbins stores nationwide this May is its new Strawberry Tres Leches ice cream which the company describes as "a luscious tribute to the popular Latin American cake that’ll send everyone into a strawberry daydream." The limited-edition flavor features "Tres Leches Ice Cream blended with juicy strawberry pieces Baskin-Robbins May 2025 Flavor of the Month: Strawberry Tres Leches Some fans have already admitted to drooling over the new release "sounds incredible" and they can't wait to know "what it tastes like." Related: Dairy Queen’s Popular Dipped Cone Flavor Reportedly Returns Again This Summer Baskin-Robbins is launching a new frozen mocktail-inspired drink a "refreshing twist" on the popular frozen beverage featuring a "dreamy blend of piña colada flavors and the fruity tang of delicious strawberries." Baskin-Robbins debuts new Lava Colada smoothie It joins two other already popular frozen bevs Baskin-Robbins' Mangonada and Strawberry Smoothie The brand is also debuting an all-new Strawberries ‘n Cream Cake cake that's "elegantly topped with real strawberries and finished with a strawberry-whipped frosting" and can be customized how customers wish–just like its Perfect Peony Cake which also returned this year and with "more vibrant peony designs and elegant icing rosettes." Baskin-Robbins debuts new Strawberries 'N Cream Cake confirms seasonal return of Perfect Peony Cake “Our new Strawberry Tres Leches ice cream and Lava Colada beverage are a refreshing way to embrace the flavors of spring,” said Baskin-Robbins' VP of marketing and culinary The new menu items launch nationwide today and will be available at participating locations until the end of the month or while supplies last Next: Popular Ice Cream Brand Revives 2 Previously Discontinued Flavors This Month Graduates of Lakeland’s strawberry schools still get together | Voice of the People (May 4 2025)Lakeland LedgerGraduates of Lakeland’s strawberry schools still get togetherThere was an article in The Ledger on January 21 entitled "The Last Strawberry School Reunion." But it wasn't the last Strawberry School Reunion The Kathleen Senior Class  of 1959 started school in about 1946 in the first grade in those schools which were closed during the strawberry season And many of us picked strawberries through those winter months some of our class members decided to start getting together for lunch once a month Now we meet the second Tuesday each month at the Golden Corral on U.S We enjoy delicious food and sometimes reminisce about the good old days Anyone who attended these schools is welcome and can even invite a friend Voice of the People (April 27, 2025) When will we consider commonsense gun laws? Democrats are trying to block Trump’s reformsIn the last election American citizens voted for Donald Trump with hope of returning our country to a strong military superpower with a balanced federal budget ending illegal immigration while supporting our energy independence And everyday President Trump and his administration are working to achieve those campaign promises but they are working to block President Trump and his administration from moving  forward and making America secure and great again Federal judges appointed by Obama//Biden are being used to block Trump's progress Americans have a choice with President Trump Do American taxpaying citizens want socialism or a free-market Constitutional Republic give control back to the people in government and support our constitutional freedoms God Bless all the USA's flag waving patriots Send letters to the editor to voice@theledger.com, or Voice of the People, P.O. Box 408, Lakeland, FL, 33802. Submit on the website at http://tinyurl.com/28hnh3xj, or go to TheLedger.com click on the menu arrow at the top of the website and click Submit a Letter Letters must be 200 words or less and meet standards of decency and taste Celebrate National Strawberry Month with spring scoops guests can dive into a berrylicious lineup of new and returning favorites: the Flavor of the Month Strawberry Tres Leches is a luscious tribute to the popular Latin American cake that’ll send everyone into a strawberry daydream the new Lava Colada is a dreamy blend of piña colada flavors and the fruity tang of delicious strawberries Baskin-Robbins Rewards members can enjoy a medium Lava Colada for $4* – all day “Our new Strawberry Tres Leches ice cream and Lava Colada beverage are a refreshing way to embrace the flavors of spring,” said Nicole Boutwell vice president of marketing & culinary at Baskin-Robbins “Whether you’re taking a moment for yourself with a fruity scoop or planning a heartfelt celebration with one of our Mother’s Day cakes we hope these seasonal treats add a little extra joy to your springtime traditions.”  To make Mother’s Day feel extra special The Perfect Peony Cake now features even more vibrant peony designs and elegant icing rosettes to make her day unforgettable The Strawberries ‘n Cream Cake is elegantly topped with real strawberries and finished with a strawberry-whipped frosting Each cake is made to share and is fully customizable with Mom’s favorite ice cream and cake flavors Baskin-Robbins Rewards™ members can also unlock $5 off a cake purchase of $35 or more* throughout the month Baskin-Robbins stores for Baskin-Robbins Rewards members Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Get ready for a berry sweet time at Chattanooga Market this Sunday Enjoy fresh-picked berries from local farms like Melon Patch plus strawberry-themed treats and crafts galore Don’t miss the debut of the Great Chattanooga Market Baking Contest—bring your best strawberry creation to compete With live music from The Essentials and a lineup of new food trucks it's shaping up to be the tastiest Sunday Funday yet Use up this season's strawberry bounty with these fan-favorite recipes Bailey Fink is a devout home cook and a news editor at Allrecipes covering everything from exciting product releases to the newest TikTok trends and why food tastes better at certain restaurants she has researched and written hundreds of articles on a variety of topics Will Dickey / Food Styling: Ana Kelly / Prop Styling: Julia Bayless — Strawberry Fest at the Beach is scheduled for May 17th in the Artery District off Laskin Road promising a fun-filled day for families and strawberry enthusiasts This new event comes as a welcome alternative to the Pungo Strawberry Festival which has been canceled several years in a row due to traffic and parking issues aim to showcase the lively activities available in the Laskin Road corridor Watch previous coverage: New strawberry festival coming to Virginia Beach this spring “What we’re hoping to do is bring all of our visitors and all of our residents out from the boardwalk into this Laskin Road corridor this eastern part of Laskin Road corridor to let them know all the fun things don’t just happen at the beach or up at Hilltop — we’re right here in the middle,” said Kitchin The festival will feature free live music and a variety of children’s activities Attendees can enjoy Pungo-grown strawberries and engage with the community in a family-friendly atmosphere Mark your calendars for May 17th to be part of the inaugural Strawberry Fest at the Beach in the Artery District Copyright © 2025 WSLS.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group Goshen College President Rebecca Stoltzfus offers regular and intimate reflections on campus conversations she’s part of and higher education today Last weekend, I had the privilege of making my final speech to our 2025 graduating class of seniors at our baccalaureate service (view photos from it here) I will remember this class for their imagination Here are a few of the thoughts I shared with them Joy sets the table in small acts of beauty and hospitality reminding us of global learning and all of the welcome and generosity we have experienced from host families In my living room is a small statue that personifies Joy Your weariness and anger and sorrow are also welcome at this table There is an amazing turnaround that we can practice when we can’t find our way back to Joy’s table Instead of focusing on the love we’re supposedly not getting focus on the love that we are able to give They are the vascular system of plants that transport water and other good stuff up and down the plant Your xylem are taking the good love up from the soil and flowing them up where they can make fruit And your phloem take all the good energy from the photosynthesis happening when sunlight hits your leaves and flow it back down to your roots My point is that the system has to flow both ways On those days when you feel that your phloem are letting you down and you’re just not getting enough love and light Wiggle your roots in the good soil and figure out how to send love up and out into the world Kevin and I lived a couple of years in Indonesia while we were both working on my doctoral dissertation research we began to talk about “strawberry moments” – our word for moments of delight or deep joy We began to name them out loud to each other We are on the traditional land of the Potawatomi and Miami Peoples past and present are part of a world full of gifts simply scattered at your feet asks how we should respond to the generosity of strawberries And remember that wild strawberries are part of the gift economy of nature The essence of the gift is that it creates a set of relationships Our students graduate from Goshen College with a degree The degrees we confer are valuable evidence of their accomplishment And social connection is the strongest predictor of human happiness Jesus spoke to his friends and students about vines and connectedness and joy No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me “I have told you this so that my joy may be in you and that your joy may be complete.” So I created a playlist for this class of songs that remind me of everything we have talked about: Love and transformation and connection and joy I had a lot of fun choosing these songs while thinking of our students They have lifted me up in so many moments over the years they have been here I wish them and you many strawberry moments Post-harvest precooling of strawberries can reduce fruit decay and tissue damage during post-harvest storage To determine the most suitable precooling method and vacuum precooling (VPC) were used to precool the strawberries strawberries were stored at 4 °C cold storage for 15 d FAPC can rapidly reduce the temperature of strawberries while maintaining clean fruit skin effectively inhibiting microbial growth and consequently minimizing strawberry spoilage during storage The FAPC treatments reduced weight loss during storage preserved soluble solid and ascorbic acid contents Source: Oxford Academic you might want to make a stranger out of Friendly's originates from an East Coast chain of family-friendly restaurants (That "Saturday Night Live" sketch with Lady Gaga that people online called Satanic was set in a Friendly's.) At its height after a tumultuous period that saw the chain declare bankruptcy twice in fifteen years there are barely over a hundred restaurants left It still has its line of ice creams and desserts for grocery stores There are plenty of people with nostalgic memories of Friendly's (including the person writing this article); still that doesn't make its strawberry ice cream any better With its cheerful red-and-white color scheme and packaging proudly declaring that they've been "scooping since 1935," the unsuspecting ice cream enthusiast might get a carton of Friendly's strawberry ice cream thinking they're about to tuck into something fresh at least when it comes to strawberry ice cream It certainly doesn't taste much like strawberry almost chemical taste that lingers in a way that feels more lab-made than farm-fresh." We were especially disappointed by the ice cream's texture. You see, ice cream typically has air incorporated during the churning process, lending it a lighter, fluffier texture than gelato The problem is that certain penny-pinching ice cream makers in an effort to stretch their solid ingredients as far as they can will incorporate so much air that the ice cream becomes utterly insubstantial Such is the case with Friendly's strawberry ice cream which "melts quickly and lacks the rich mouthfeel that makes ice cream a treat." As if the chemical taste wasn't bad enough the Van Leeuwen Strawberry French ice cream Häagen-Dazs's offering comes in at a highly respectable third place Poteet – In the early spring here in the Lone Star State there’s a cash crop that’s already blossoming in the fields of Poteet Considering this section of our state is called the Strawberry Capital of Texas you’d expect to see strawberry fields forever but if you want to pick your own 5 Cousins Strawberries is a good place to pluck out of the crowd “You want to come look at this situation right here,” said Will Bates “You may not ever see another one just like it.” Will and his wife Ann have lived in Poteet since 1972 and they own the Five Cousins Strawberry Patch “We made a career teaching school here in Poteet “I don’t know that we started out to stay here the seeds he sowed weren’t just strawberries but also a family that turned him into a grandfather Turns out this name defines Will’s Strawberry patch to a T and we do this in order to encourage them to do some physical work and to take responsibility for what they do and make some decisions and stand by those decisions,” said Will Running this strawberry patch isn’t just a chore for his grandkids either “The money that’s generated from this patch goes into their college fund,” said Will “That’s what we do with that money.” “We love the fact that we have this opportunity,” said Josh Bates and all this started when his daughter Hallie joined 4-H “The crazy story about that is my dad and her came together on that,” said Josh we got to make this amount of money.’ It’s nice that it pays for itself giving them the opportunity to learn what it’s like to work on something together and come together and opportunity for people to come out and experience this outdoors and be part of nature it’s no surprise that these kids are putting in some serious work and they put 20,000 plants in the ground in three days,” said Will “Old hardened field hands can do it pretty fast at which point they’ll pick if we need them to pick and they take care of the barn “They’ll go out and take people out and direct them on how to cut the strawberries and this family is putting together a whole lot of fond memories out here in the strawberry fields that’s the beauty of this whole thing is them getting to spend time with their grandfather and their grandmother and be out here together and it’s brought everybody together,” said Josh “It’s built so much unity within our family “These are a Ruby June variety,” explained Josh “They’re characteristically a little smaller than other varieties but they have a higher sugar content than probably any of the other varieties that we have out here You pull it off and it’s ready to eat We don’t have any pesticides or anything else that’s out here.” Of course you could go into any grocery store and grab a box of berries but there’s just something special about picking them for yourself “The difference between our berries and the berries that you get at the store the only difference is because the same varieties and everything like that the difference is that these berries are really ripe,” said Will you want to eat them or you want to process them but don’t expect them to be around for very long.” Having created a place where people want to come and pick is only part of this whole experience for the Bates It’s creating joy and memories for them and for those who venture to this small strawberry patch in Poteet “Never thought I’d be the guy growing strawberries in Poteet,” said Josh “That’s not where I thought my life was headed The annual Strawberry Festival is back in Roanoke's Elmwood Park on Saturday. The event, a fundraiser for Community School, opened Friday and drew fans of strawberries, shortcakes and ice cream to downtown. For more information, visit www.strawberryfestivalroanoke.org or visit Elmwood Park's South Lawn between 10 a.m Community School’s 45th Annual Strawberry Festival is taking place this weekend at Elmwood Park The Mulder family enjoys strawberry shortcake dessert on the Main Library lawn Friday afternoon The festival also has chocolate-dipped berries and Joule Johann prepare strawberry shortcake for eager Strawberry Festival-goers on Friday and the classic shortcake desserts are plentiful at the Community School's 45th Annual Strawberry Festival this weekend That initial offering proved to be in such demand that it was brought back that following spring and then seemed to disappear into the ether KFC is dusting off its Chicken & Waffles recipe and giving eaters another chance to try it out this spring the chain is also introducing a dessert to further sweeten a meal — Strawberry & Crème Pie Poppers Now that all this stuff is back on the table The Takeout took both of them out to see where the truth lies in this double dip chew and review Recommendations are based on firsthand impressions of promotional materials and products provided by the manufacturer KFC is reintroducing Chicken & Waffles to its menu for a limited time run The chicken offered in this pairing is the same old ones you can order anytime from KFC — tenders or fried chicken pieces They come with a side of special Belgian Liege-style waffles KFC is introducing another new flavor of its Poppers dessert line — Strawberry & Crème Pie In its original run back in 2018, Bob Das, then Head Chef for KFC U.S. said We went through 15 different variations before landing on our unique Belgian Liege-style waffle which is sweeter and doughier than American-style waffles The two combine seamlessly to create an extra delicious dish that KFC fans will love." They did love it "We believe Chicken & Waffles is an American icon juicy and freshly fried secret recipe chicken and it's back on our menu just in time for Mother's Day!" Chicken & Waffles returns to KFC's menu starting April 28 and along for the ride is a newbie dessert Strawberry & Crème Pie Poppers These are limited time only items and will be available at participating nationwide KFC locations Both can be ordered anytime KFC is open for business or delivery can take place through KFC's app and website Chicken & Waffles can be found many places within KFC's menu including "The Latest" and "Combos," and Strawberry & Crème Pie Poppers can be found under the "Sides There are several poultry-shaped options when ordering the Chicken & Waffles You can order standard fried chicken pieces or Original Recipe Tenders comes with a single Liege-style waffle and a cup of Mrs Either iteration goes for the suggested retail price of $7 There are also options to turn them into combos some with more pieces of chicken and waffles there's the Chicken & Waffles Fan Favorites Box which includes a four-piece set of fried chicken and four syrups or other sauces dipping sauces of your choosing That box runs at the suggested price of $25 A waffle and cup of syrup can be purchased à la carte for $1.99 Extra syrup or dip cups are always an option The Strawberry & Crème Pie Poppers are available to order in a four or 10-piece set and are most likely higher when ordered for delivery or third parties Butterworth's syrup is a mélange of all kinds of syrup and received contributions from the likes of salt which adds the following to the totals: 110 calories The Original Recipe Tenders starts with a boneless, skinless chicken breast meat, which is breaded and seasoned with salt, unspecified spices, nonfat milk solids, egg white solids, and garlic powder. It contains the common allergens gluten A single Original Recipe Tender nets an eater 170 calories there are the standard four pieces available — breast Consult KFC's online nutritional guide for further information An order of the Strawberry & Crème Pie Poppers nets an eater 70 Calories 70 7 grams of carbohydrates and 1 gram of protein but it is rather thick-looking on closer inspection and mighty heavy to hold with the waffle iron impressions well structured and cavernous like it was just made (even if it probably wasn't) What is most important right here and now is that these were no skimpy I brought the waffle up to my nose for an inhale as it omitted all the right waffle-y notes bordering on the great smell of a funnel cake Before I tinkered with the chicken and the syrup aspects of this journey Its exterior exudes like it would be super crispy but an actual first bite was more of a soft one The waffle had a lovely built in sweetness that played well with the more salty and starchy-aspects of the batter I was not sure the accompanying syrup was even necessary to join the cause which has kept it a pantry staple for six decades The syrups obviously works well on the waffle and thanks to its fortified patterned structure it held the syrup quite well within each near-perfect square I brought an Original Recipe Tender into the mix Fried chicken is the more natural partner for waffles over tenders and KFC's fried chicken is meatier and juicier than the tenders but it wasn't as easy a combo to eat in unison I am well versed in the Pie Poppers line of desserts made by KFC. My first experience with them was fresh from the test kitchen fryer at KFC HQ (then, in actual Kentucky proper), like its sweet spot hitting Apple Pie ones and with some really fun flavors that have still yet to see the light of day at KFC's near you and me These little guys are slightly over 2-inches long and small diagonal slits in the middle which reveal its colorful pie-like filling While the Pie Popper line is relatively new the two-step combo flavor of Strawberry & Crème had a previous run at KFC in the form of an actual slice of pie it's being employed in a more snack-able form I tried these Strawberry & Crème Pie Poppers after my most satisfying plate of chicken and waffles While these Poppers' smell couldn't match what KFC's waffles had luringly offered up they still had an appealing allure to them and almost felt like it was coated in sugar crystals (that's a good thing) The interior turned out not to have too much going on inside with a mere tiny dollop of the fruit filling and a liner of looser breading at the bottom it added up to a neat treat that had a nice lean delivery of the promised strawberry and crème filling As this was my first experience with KFC's waffles, I was both truly surprised and thoroughly impressed with the ones it is serving up. I also really enjoyed eating them in tandem with both KFC's tenders and fried chicken pieces. The Colonel's super solid tenders worked well to create a full bite that included both but the fried chicken pieces had its own strengths especially for those looking to capture more of the juicy goodness of its chicken meat the waffle was just so excellent on its own I'm not sure it needed to be paired with the chicken and could exist as its own menu item If KFC ever wanted to get fully back in the breakfast game these waffles may be a first great giant leap forward Butterworth's syrup doesn't have the bona fides of being tapped from a tree in Vermont and yet she still proved to be quite the big dipper here for my entire meal I couldn't keep myself from dipping everything in sight into her cup I know you're working at KFC for just a temp job but I can foresee a more permanent role for you here the kind folks over at KFC sent over an two orders of Chicken & Waffles Also included were the new Strawberry & Crème Pie Poppers for review in the order one would probably eat them in — entrée first While their comments on the food were duly noted the final conclusions were drawn upon my own dining experience and how they met with my own personal tastes The criteria taken into consideration for this chew and review is based on both products' flavor and likelihood of wanting to order it again do not waffle on any of these hot new hot items before they disappear Static Media owns and operates The Takeout and The Daily Meal Get the most life out of these sweet and juicy summertime gems