Delicious, healthy blueberries are worth celebrating in your kitchen! Learn all about how to use blueberries, including when blueberries are in season, how to freeze blueberries, blueberry recipes, and the difference between wild blueberries and farm-grown blueberries in this guide to enjoying blueberries the healthy way.
Blueberries—glistening like gems—are one of our most celebrated fruits. Rightly so, as these colorful berries hold a special place in American history, dating back hundreds of years in Native American culture, where they were called “star berries” for the five-point “star” at the blossom end of the berry. The Native Americans treasured blueberries, collecting them and using them as a favorite ingredient in many traditional dishes. I grew up with blueberries in the Pacific Northwest, where they grow abundantly and I picked them in the wild. And they are also grown in Europe; I’ve enjoyed picking wild blueberries in Sweden on many an occasion. Blueberries are a delicious, nutritious addition to your kitchen, so learn how to harness their benefits with my guide on how to use blueberries in the kitchen.
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