Fresh Ontario strawberries have finally arrived at the farm markets and grocery stores. This year’s crop seems sweeter than ever. While we’ve been enjoying strawberry short-cake this week, I’m almost certain that you will like a couple of other strawberry desserts that are in my recipe file.

Well, I wasn’t sure whether to title this article, “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” or “High Plain(s) ol’ Drifter''. More the former, but either one would give you some sense of the season so far.

Recipes for Rhubard Dream Bars and Carrot Loaf from Gayle’s Galley.