Share in the craze of cherry season with Live Lighter’s Local Food Guru, Denise Lambert! This is the fourth addition to our “Local, Seasonal and Organic Food” section. Please see our previous articles on strawberries , rhubarb and asparagus .

Nothing is better than fresh cherries. I was raised in the Niagara Region, and one of the greatest pleasures of summer was taking a drive on the back roads to the fruit stands and eating fresh cherries until we burst!

Years later, I still do this! Let’s start with where to pick your own in the Toronto Region…

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Here is another excellent `Local, Seasonal and Organic Food’ article from our Local Food Guru, Denise Lambert. Enjoy!

Rumour has it that if you share a double strawberry with someone, you are destined to fall in love. Strawberries are the symbol of Venus, goddess of love.

Strawberries an excellent source of Vitamin C, a good source of folate and potassium and provides 3 g of fiber per one cup (250 ml) ­ all for only 50 calories.

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This article is the second installment of “Local, Seasonal and Organic Food” column, submitted by friend, health nut and reader, Denise.

A sure sign of spring, stalks of rhubarb are a terrific source of Vitamin C, potassium, magnesium and fiber.

These days, rhubarb is often regarded as a healthy & delicious dessert. But centuries ago, the Chinese would prescribe it as a natural remedy for digestive problems. It wasn¹t until Ben Franklin introduced the seeds to North America years later, that it became as common as it is today.

Pick your own at http://www.brooksfarms.com/

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This article was submitted by friend, health nut and reader, Denise. It is the first installment of her “Local, Seasonal and Organic Food” column, exclusive to Live Lighter! Enjoy.

The sun is shining, our moods are better, we are spring cleaning and it’s time to discuss getting out there and exploring our local universe of food! Middle of May through June is my favorite time of year! First of all, the first crops are up, and I’m done with the preserves from last year… Second of all, it’s asparagus and rhubarb season. (yummy tummy!)

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