Dear Food Lover:

As the days get longer and warmer and we begin to move towards spring, there is a glorious return of some of our favorite produce. Sweeter, greener flavors fill the senses.

You'll also soon learn that all asparaguses were not created equal, since Mister Spear asparagus easily reigns as king over his castle. Sweet, tender, juicy, extra thick, and just plain wonderful, it wouldn't be spring without them. Our first article will explain why.

Our second feature is also a spring season favorite: the strawberry. And no strawberries are as loved or as trusted as Driscoll's. You can find out why by reading our second article; you also might learn a few things about the berries you didn't know before.

Finally, we have the season's best crop: hydroponic tomatoes from Hummingbird Farms. Learn more in our last article.

We've been eagerly awaiting the arrival of spring because it means we have some particularly wonderful produce to share with you. Stop in to our stores to catch a bit of this excitement yourself.

The Balducci's Produce Department