Strawberry Fields Forever? (Dream On...)

[Michael Ryan Cody and his grandmother Barbara Bozzi at Ellsworth Hill Orchard & Berry Farm in Sharon on June 28]

There aren't that many days left to enjoy fresh strawberries, which are, of course, so much sweeter than what you can buy in the supermarket--a deep ruby red inside and out. The generous pick-your-own shares for Chubby Bunny CSA members were not enough to satisfy my seasonal craving, so I have made three excursions to pick at Ellsworth Farm (which, by the way, will have a corn maze this fall designed by Allen Cockerline.) The strawberries at Ellsworth have been amazingly delicious. And picking your own berries is a reminder of how strenuous farming can be and how we too often take our food for granted. I also discovered that Jason Young at Sweet William's Bakery makes the quintessential shortcake biscuit ($1.25) that is the perfect pairing with the berries and fresh whipped cream. If you want shortcake, call Jason at 824-8180 ahead of time to reserve.