Spring Festival invites you to compose a happy life together

        At the beginning of spring, everything is revived and full of vitality. The strawberries and blueberries of the season are pleasing to the eye, welcoming a fresh start with vibrant colors. In this issue of 'Gourmet Column', fresh double fruits are brought to the dining table, intertwining red and blue romance to create a colorful 'berry' lifestyle.

        Strawberries and blueberries were originally produced in South America and North America, respectively. The fruits are delicate and difficult to transport, making them high priced fruits in Taiwan. In recent years, due to the increase in local planting, not only can it be eaten fresh, but also because it saves transportation costs, the price is more affordable.

        The strawberry season in Taiwan runs from December to April, with January to March being the peak season; The blueberry season is from February to July, with the peak period from March to May. From this, it can be seen that spring is a good time to indulge in local fresh blueberries and strawberries. But what should be noted before consumption?

        Washing and cooking: First, clean thoroughly. It is recommended to use vegetable and fruit specific detergent, and then rinse with running water for a sufficient amount of time. In addition, fresh berries have a high moisture content, and it is not recommended to cook them for a long time unless making jam to prevent loss of nutritional value.

        Nutrition: Strawberry is rich in vitamin C, which is an anti-aging helper; Blueberries are rich in anthocyanins, which are beneficial for vision and the brain.

        Application scope: Wash and drain fresh fruits, place them on cakes, yogurt, oatmeal, or make smoothies, and immediately upgrade the appearance of the finished product. If made into dried fruit, it can be added to baked desserts, healthy drinks, salad dishes to enhance flavor and taste. Alternatively, frozen strawberries and blueberries can be purchased and boiled to produce pulp and jam. Many cake toppers also use frozen products as substitutes.

                Can't wait to taste the sweet and sour flavors of strawberries and blueberries? Follow the delicious recommendations of Far Eastern Department Stores across Taiwan and explore the spring exclusive "berry" lifestyle!

        【 Combination Super Colorful 】

        01 Woosa Foreign Food Cake House "Sweetheart Strawberry Ice Cream Cake+Strawberry Paradise Mojito"

        Mianmi Pancake Shop is filled with fresh strawberries of the season, paired with rich and fragrant strawberry Angus sauce, bringing out a natural and sweet fruit aroma. It is complemented by strawberry ice cream and strawberry fresh cream, layered to create a sweet flavor. Paired with the fresh and refreshing Strawberry Paradise Mojito, it feels like being in a Strawberry Paradise. Suggested selling price NTD 450. Inquiry hotline: 3rd floor, Far Eastern Department Stores, Taichung City, (04) 2254-4526.

        02 Very Thai "Strawberry Chatting Ice"

        Fresh strawberries from Dahu, delivered directly from the place of origin, paired with crispy ruby and sweet strawberry ice cream, are a popular dessert during the strawberry season with a sweet and sour taste. Suggested selling price NTD 289. Inquiry hotline: 11th floor, Far Eastern Department Stores, Taichung City, (04) 3609-5050.

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        03 Wu Baochun makes his own "Double Berry Milk Wine Chocolate Tower"

        A chocolate tower for adults, crispy tower skin covered with instant milk wine chocolate Ganache, with strawberry jelly hidden in the middle layer. The slightly cool fruit acid adds balance to the chocolate, and the fresh cream is paired with chocolate chips. The taste is rich but not heavy, ending with the fruity aroma of strawberries and blueberries, making it irresistible to take another bite. Recommended price NTD 820/3 pieces. Hotline for inquiries: Far Eastern Department Stores, Building B3, Xinyi A13, (02) 2723-5520 # 222.

        04 Steamed Bun Delicious "Blueberry Yogurt Cheesecake"

        Carefully and slowly boil blueberry fruits rich in vitamins and anthocyanins into blueberry jam, blend it into a milk like filling, and brush the cake with blueberry wine sugar to enhance the aroma. The perfect blend with the sweet and sour Muscat flavor is perfect, with a full and elegant fragrance spreading out on the taste buds, making people unable to help but take one bite after another. Suggested selling price is NTD 190 per piece. Inquiry hotline: B2 floor, Far Eastern Department Stores Zhubei Branch, 0910-589-161.

        05 Krispy Kreme "Strawberry Sandwich Shell"

        The outer layer is soft and sweet, and the filling is infused with sweet and sour strawberry jam. With a bite, the fruit aroma is overflowing, sweet but not greasy, and the pink and tender appearance adds a healing feeling. It is a small and fortunate dessert in the afternoon. Suggested selling price NTD 57. Inquiry hotline: Far Eastern Department Stores Taoyuan, B1 floor, (03) 338-2968.

        06 Yamazaki Bread Strawberry Donut, Steamed Cake

        The soft and light taste of the donut is coated with strawberry flavor chocolate, sweet and non greasy. The refreshing steamed cake is infused with slightly sour strawberry filling, with a pink and tender color and a sweet aroma, adding joy to the warm winter. The suggested selling price for donuts is NTD 36, and for strawberry steamed cakes it is NTD 28. Inquiry hotline: B2 floor, Far Eastern Department Stores, Tainan, (06) 275-1933.

        Ice drinks are so refreshing

        07 Italian style House Gourajue Caf é Grazie "Strawberry Milk Cover"

        Sweet and sour strawberries paired with rich cream, providing a dual flavor in one go. Suggested selling price NTD 140, Far Eastern discounted price NTD 133. Inquiry hotline: Far Eastern Department Stores Taoyuan, 12th floor, (03) 331-6208; 12th floor, Far Eastern Department Stores, Kaohsiung, (07) 536-1390.

        08 Xuefang "Comprehensive Wild Berry Bottled Yogurt Drink"

        The combination of blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries is blended in a special ratio to enhance the overall aroma of the jam, presenting a fresh, sweet, and layered taste. Suggested selling price NTD 115. Inquiry hotline: B1 floor, Far Eastern Department Stores, Hsinchu, (03) 523-4608.

                Desserts are easy to rinse off

        09 Tangpuzi "Michelin Two Star Chef's Beef Roll Candy"

        Sweet and tempting strawberry and apple nougats, with a creamy aroma that is not greasy or sticky to the mouth, and the strawberry flesh is also delicious. The production process involves mixing almond nuts and sprinkling milk biscuits on the surface, creating a rich taste that makes people feel more and more refreshed as they eat. The recommended selling price for 300g is NTD 475. Inquiry hotline: Far Eastern Department Stores, located on the B1 floor of the Chiayi store, "Foreign Food Restaurant", (05) 236-5137 # 8230.

        10 H ä agen Dazs' Strawberry Ice Cream Mini Cup '

        The rich aroma and sweet taste of fresh strawberries spoil every discerning taste bud. Suggested selling price NTD 129. Inquiry hotline: B1 floor, Far Eastern Department Stores, Hsinchu, (03) 526-1528.

        11 Hirosaki House Japanese Fruit Jam

        Carefully select small strawberries, mountain grape blueberries, and simmer over low heat with honey and sugar to preserve the original shape of the fruit. Without adding gel, it presents the original color, aroma and sweet and sour layers in a natural hand process. It is suitable for matching with bread, yogurt, as well as desserts and baking. Strawberry jam 200g, mountain grape blueberry jam 200g, recommended price NTD 380. Inquiry hotline: Far Eastern Department Stores Hualien Branch, B1 Floor, (03) 835-5588 # 8860.

        *Note: An additional 10% service fee will be charged for internal use, and the "discounted price" requires the presentation of a group employee identification card, valid until March 31st.

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