'I want to hear of your gathering Strawberries...'

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'I want to hear of your gathering Strawberries...' Written by Mandy N (1/25/2010 3:00 p.m.)

Jane Austen appears to have been quite fond of this fruit !

She mentions gathering Strawberries three times during this visit to Godmersham, and makes other mention of this fruit. I wonder if Jane may've actually agreed with Mrs Elton- 'the best fruit', 'everybody's favourite' in the Strawberry gathering (Emma).
Mrs E mentions strawberry varieties of Chili, whitewood and hautboys (Ch. 42)
Does anyone know about Edward's Strawberries at Godmersham ? :)

I believe in the Regency era , strawberries were used for preserves and dessert such as Strawberry tarte or I presume, freshly eaten.

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'I want to hear of your gathering Strawberries...' Mandy N (1/25/2010 3:00 p.m.)

JA and strawberries Elizabeth K (1/26/2010 4:34 a.m.)
Even today CarolTS (1/26/2010 2:38 a.m.)
- Thankyou both, ladies. Mandy N (1/26/2010 8:10 a.m.)

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