Fun Strawberry Facts:

• Strawberries are part of the rose family
• 1 cup of strawberries is only about 55 calories
• Ponchatoula is considered the strawberry capital of Louisiana

To freeze strawberries:

Remove the stems and caps, then wash and drain the fruit carefully. Do not soak in water, or the strawberry will lose flavor and nutrients. Place berries in a single layer on towels to dry. To freeze whole berries without sugar, simply place in freezer containers or bags.