Strawberries: The Fruit of Seduction & Temptation

Greek mythology places the origins of the wild strawberry with the passion of Aphrodite and Adonis, leading to its association with seduction and temptation. Today, strawberries are one of the many delights of spring - and, of course, they can be very seductive and tempting!

In Greece, we pick strawberries from May to September, but in most areas, strawberries are considered a spring fruit. Learn more about strawberry myth, fact, and buying tips, along with Greek recipes for this fabulous heart-shaped fruit.

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