Rainier Strawberries
By: Anonymous

About

High quality berries, large sized and conic in shape, good for fresh eating, freezing and other uses.

Information
Other names: Fragaria Sp
Translations: Rainier Zemenes, Rainier Braškės, Rainier Căpşuni, Rainier jagode, Rainier dâu tây, Rainier Truskawki, Rainier Aardbeien, Rainier स्ट्रॉबेरीज, Rainier Morangos, Ренье Клубника, Rainier Φράουλες, رينييه الفراولة, 레이 니어 딸기, Rainier Jahody, Раиниер Јагода, Rainier strawberries, 雷尼尔草莓, Rainier Freses, Rainier Jagode, Rainier Jahody, Ranieri Fragole, רנייה תותים, Rainier Jordgubbar, Rainier Stroberi, レーニエイチゴ, Rainier Fraises, Rainier Erdbeeren, Rainier Jordbær, Rainier jordbær, Rainiero Fresas, Реньє Полуниця, Rainier Mansikat, Rainier Ягоди


Physical Description
Large berries, a Northwest favorite. They are dark red with a slightly white to creamy pink flesh when ripe. Vibrant flavor and intensely super sweetness. 
Colors: Green, Red, Pink


Tasting Notes
Flavors: Sweet, 
Mouthfeel: Juicy, Earthy
Food complements: Fruit salads, Fruit compotes, Jams
Wine complements: Pinot grigio
Beverage complements: Champagne
Substitutes: Quinault, Selva, Tillikum, Tristar, Ozark beauty strawberries


Selecting and Buying
Seasonality: july, august, september, opctober
Peak: june, july, august
Choosing: Look for bright red colors that are plump with juice, look out for any bruising or mold of any kind. 
Buying: You can purchase ate your local grocery store or local farmers market. 
Procuring: Strawberries may be grown in rows or mounds, the plants are generally set 18 inches apart, with the first runners positioned with 6 inches of spacing between them.


Preparation and Use
You can use in fruit salads, fruit compote, jams, sorbets, or have with whipped cream or dipped in assorted chocolates, sugars and sprinkles. 
Cleaning: Rinse thoroughly with cool water prior to eating for 3 minutes. 


Conserving and Storing
Store in air-tight container in cool temperature refrigerated for 2-3 days. 


Social/Political

History: The Name Strawberry was derived from the berries that are "strewn" about on the plants, and "strewn berry" eventually became "Strawberry".