The first of the local NY state strawberries are in and they are ruby gems indeed. Quart sized baskets are filled with a mix of small, medium and large fruits, all with deep red coloring and a glossy sheen. You know, just by looking them, that one bite off the calex will give you a mouthful of pure strawberry lushness - a jammy-sweetness that can only come from sun-ripened berries picked at full color and shipped within hours. Dont let these fragile beauties sit - serve within a day or two at most.