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When I was in New York for BlogHer, I met Jodi with the California Strawberry Commission. She is super nice, and I enjoyed the chocolate covered strawberry that I was able to sample at the Dinner’s On Us Child’s Play party. I conducted a short interview with her via email. Here it is:
Can you give me a little background on how it was formed?
California strawberry growers came together in 1955 to pool resources to improve strawberry production with expanded research to develop new varieties and innovative growing practices. The goal was to pool their resources to build success as a group of passionate farmers, rather than as individuals. Today, the California Strawberry Commission represents 600 strawberry growers, shippers and processors in California, and is the nation’s leader in food safety training and education, sustainable production and research programs.
What would you say is the single most important role of the California Strawberry Commission?
Food safety is the top priority of the CSC. The California Strawberry Commission is an internationally recognized and award-winning leader in the produce industry in providing food safety training and education.
What makes California Strawberries different from any other?
California farmers adhere to the most stringent food safety regulations in the world. The reason strawberries grow so well here is because they like to grow in temperatures that people like to live in: not to warm, not too cool. The unique California coast provides these moderate temperatures with warm sunny days and cool foggy nights. This combination is ideal for growing sweet and flavorful strawberries that are available year-round across the nation.
For more information about the California Strawberry Commission, please visit their website. While you are on their site, check out the link for their Free iPhone App, 50+ strawberry recipes from top mom bloggers.
California Strawberry Commission is sponsoring a giveaway for a Strawberry Tea Kettle.
Strawberry Tea Kettle
2.5 Quart capacity.
Bright, fun designs with classic harvest colors and great details.
Plug-in harmonic whistle.
MSRP: $29.99
You must be 18 or older, and live in the US to enter. The giveaway starts today and ends September 19, 2010.
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This is so cute that I’d keep it for my self
My mom showed me this when she left a comment and she is really hoping to win it. If she doesn’t get it, and I do, then I would give it to her. It really is adorable!
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I would keep it, as I have been collecting strawberry items since I was a kid.
U’d give it to my friend Donna because I think she would get a kick out of it (and she also drinks a lot of tea).
i would give to my mom cuz she loves tea
I would give this to my sister-:) she makes the most delicious strawberry jam
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I would give this to my niece for her new apartment.
I would give this to my friend Mary. She loves strawberries more than anybody I know. Has decorated her kitchen in strawberries. And, to top it off, makes the BEST strawberry daquiries you have ever had!!! She would love this.
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I love this and love tea. I’m torn…I may give it to my sister but could also keep it for myself as well.
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this would be for me as another sweet reminder of my mom who lost her battle with cancer in March.
I would love to win this to gift to my sister who has always decorated her kitchen in the cutest strawberry pattern.
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I would give it to my sister, she drinks lots of tea.
I would give this to my Daughter. She has a kitchen full of strawberry decorations and she does not have this one.
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I’d actually like it for myself, lol! My grandmother would probably love it too though
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i would keep this for myself because i collect teapots and i don’t have a strawberry one.
I would love this for myself! I love tea and this would be a nice gift for myself.
I would love to win this for my Mom. She loves things with Strawberries on them and she loves tea.
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my daughter would appreciate this
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I would give this to my mother who has a strawberry themed kitchen. It would look so cute!
I would give this to my mom. She always has a teakettle warming on the stove.
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I would give it to my wife because she boils water in a pan everyday for tea.
Thank you for the giveaway. It would be a tough choice! The kettle is adorable. I’d either keep it for myself as a tea lover or I’d give to my little sister who is also a tea lover because, I think she would love it.
I would actually gift this to my Mom, because she would LOVE it! It would be perfect in her kitchen!
I would give this to my daughter for her new apartment. It has just the right touch of color and whimsy.
I would give this to my granny. She loves tea pots and strawberries, so this is perfect for her!
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I would love to give this to my dear friend alabama that doesnt have much
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I would give this tea kettle to my sister in law – she loves tea and collects kettles.
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I would actually gift this to my Mom.
I would give this to my daughter because she loves brightly colored kitchen items.
I would enjoy this for myself. I am a tea drinker and would love this in my kitchen.
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