Category: Fruit Facts

How to Make Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Chocolate covered strawberries are a delicious treat, but did you know they’re also super simple to make? We visited our floral (and fruit) studio to watch them being made and couldn’t help but share how good they look. While chocolate dipped strawberries are great for romantic occasions like anniversaries and Valentine’s Day, I’d like to argue that they’re perfect for any day!

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  1. Wash strawberries.
  2. Delicately dry strawberries by patting them with a paper towel.
  3. Melt chocolate in a double boiler or microwave in 30-second intervals , stirring in between until chocolate is smooth (We use Simply Chocolate!).

4. Hold the strawberry from the stem and dip into the melted chocolate.

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5. Let the excess chocolate drip off of your strawberry.

6. Place strawberry onto wax paper for chocolate to harden.

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8. Share & enjoy! 🙂

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What Fruits Are in Season

There’s nothing better than a juicy peach on a hot summer’s day, or a crunchy apple in from the farmers market in fall, or sweet piece of citrus in winter. The trick is knowing what fruits are in season so you can experience each bite at its peak flavor. A crunchy blueberry or a bland mango can take a snack from delicious to disappointing in a matter of seconds.

The good news is that most fruits are available all year long. However, to enjoy a fruit’s full benefits and taste, it is best to buy when they are sourced locally. The less time the fruit travels the fresher it will be. Another benefit knowing what fruits are in season is the cost. If a fruit is shipped, chilled for transportation or not available in abundance, the cost will rise significantly.

The amount of fruit at your fingertips can be overwhelming, so we made this handy infographic so you know what fruits are in season no matter what time of year it is and you never have to waste your grocery budget on out-of-season fruit again.

Infographic of what fruits are in season with Harry & David crest in the middle.

Spring fruits

Summer fruits

  • Apricots
  • Bananas
  • Bitter melons
  • Blackberries
  • Blueberries
  • Boysenberries
  • Cantaloupes
  • Casaba melons
  • Cherries
  • Currants
  • Figs
  • Gooseberries
  • Grapes
  • Grapefruits
  • Guavas
  • Honeydew melons
  • Huckleberries
  • Limes
  • Mangoes
  • Mulberries
  • Nectarines
  • Papayas
  • Passion fruits
  • Peaches
  • Pineapples
  • Plums
  • Raspberries
  • Strawberries
  • Watermelons

Fall fruits

  • Apples
  • Bananas
  • Cantaloupes
  • Cranberries
  • Dates
  • Figs
  • Grapes
  • Kiwis
  • Melons
  • Passion fruits
  • Pears
  • Persimmons
  • Pineapples
  • Pomegranates
  • Quinces
  • Raspberries

Winter fruits

  • Apples
  • Bananas
  • Blood oranges
  • Cactus pears
  • Clementines
  • Cranberries
  • Dates
  • Grapefruits
  • Kiwis
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