It’s Blueberry Season!

It’s blueberry season! Blueberries are on almost every healthy eating list there is. They are rich in vitamins and anti-oxidants, and pack a powerful nutritional punch for such a tiny fruit. They’re also one of my favorite bite sized snacks, so when blueberry season rolls around I stock up.

I’ve never had success with growing my own blueberries, I don’t think our soil is acidic enough around here. I’ve thought about growing them in pots, but I’m just not good with anything I have to fuss with. So, I buy my blueberries, usually at the farmer’s market, or our little local grocery. When they’re in season and the price is low I buy extra and freeze them.

Blueberries are really simple to freeze. I just rinse them under running water for a few minutes, drain the water well, and throw them in a freezer bag. You can also freeze them individually on a cookie sheet, then throw them in the freezer bag all ready frozen separately. If you freeze them individually, it’s easier to grab a couple when you want a quick snack, or to throw a few on your cereal or in your yogurt in the morning.

I’ll be back soon with a recipe for my favorite blueberry oat bran muffins, can you smell them baking?

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