To keep strawberries fresh longer, rinse them in a vinegar bath, dry completely, and store in a paper towel–lined container in the fridge with the lid slightly ajar. Avoid washing until ready to eat ...

To add extra flavor into your homemade strawberry syrup, you can also boil fresh herbs alongside the strawberry tops. Mint, lavender, or basil all enhance strawberries’ natural flavor and balances out ...