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Orange Honeydew Melon
Oval-to-round and a delicious cross between a cantaloupe and a honeydew, the very fleshy juicy orangish-yellow pulp of the orange honeydew melon is encased in a hard very yellow matching rind.
Iceberg Lettuce
It is the only lettuce type that does not occur in red form as well as green. Iceberg is the given name to dozens of cultivars of lettuce, all of which are adapted to specific planting regions and time periods.
Grower
Blueberries are available year-round with a peak season summer.
Choose blueberries that are dry, plump, round and free of dents and bruises. Blueberries should have a soft, hazy white coating, which is called “bloom.” Avoid blueberries that are shriveled or lack bloom, as they are not as fresh.
Blueberries have a sweet-to-tart flavor when they are ripe. The riper the berry the sweeter it tastes. The dusty film on blueberry skin, called a "bloom", forms a natural waterproofing and helps protect the berries from them from the sun.
Blueberries are one of the richest sources of disease-fighting antioxidants. They are also high in vitamin C and fiber, and are naturally low in fat and cholesterol. Blueberries are sodium-free.
Blueberries are high in pectin, making them ideal for jamming and sauces. Simmer fresh berries with sugar, strain out the juice to make pancake syrup, and the pulp for a spiced blueberry butter. Add berries to muffin and cake batters, or dry berries and add to granola and scone dough. Freeze in a single layer until solid, then store in freezer bags for use throughout the year. Make pie filling in large batches, and can in pint mason jars for longer shelf life. Add blueberries to green salads with nuts and cheese. Infuse light spirits and muddle into cocktails. Blueberries will keep, cool and dry, in the refrigerator for up to a week.
The blueberry was an early staple in the diets of American and Alaskan Indians, and is now considered a symbol of our American heritage. Although there are many varieties grown, highbush and lowbush blueberries are the most common. Cultivated highbush plants produce larger berries, while lowbush plants usually produce smaller fruits.
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Seasons/Availability
Blueberries are available year-round with a peak season summer.
Current Facts
Choose blueberries that are dry, plump, round and free of dents and bruises. Blueberries should have a soft, hazy white coating, which is called “bloom.” Avoid blueberries that are shriveled or lack bloom, as they are not as fresh.
Description/Taste
Blueberries have a sweet-to-tart flavor when they are ripe. The riper the berry the sweeter it tastes. The dusty film on blueberry skin, called a "bloom", forms a natural waterproofing and helps protect the berries from them from the sun.
Nutritional Value
Blueberries are one of the richest sources of disease-fighting antioxidants. They are also high in vitamin C and fiber, and are naturally low in fat and cholesterol. Blueberries are sodium-free.
Applications
Blueberries are high in pectin, making them ideal for jamming and sauces. Simmer fresh berries with sugar, strain out the juice to make pancake syrup, and the pulp for a spiced blueberry butter. Add berries to muffin and cake batters, or dry berries and add to granola and scone dough. Freeze in a single layer until solid, then store in freezer bags for use throughout the year. Make pie filling in large batches, and can in pint mason jars for longer shelf life. Add blueberries to green salads with nuts and cheese. Infuse light spirits and muddle into cocktails. Blueberries will keep, cool and dry, in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Geography/History
The blueberry was an early staple in the diets of American and Alaskan Indians, and is now considered a symbol of our American heritage. Although there are many varieties grown, highbush and lowbush blueberries are the most common. Cultivated highbush plants produce larger berries, while lowbush plants usually produce smaller fruits.
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Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Blueberries. One
is easiest, three is harder.
