It is the season for blueberries! The season begins in late May and runs until September, so the getting is good for blueberries. My mouth is currently salivating over the thought of fresh blueberries over ice cream, tucked in pie or even blended in my morning smoothie. I used to loathe blueberries, too tart or tangy for my taste. As I have grown and my taste buds have developed, I am a blueberry maniac! Not only are they insanely good for you, full of antioxidants but they taste great!
Now, when I was a kid growing up in Northern Ohio, my Mom used to take me and my sisters strawberry picking. There was definite grunt work involved, however, the satisfaction of eating the fruit you picked in your ice cream that night made it worth it. I recently found a great website to aid in the search for a local farm that allows picking, Pick Your Own. If blueberries or strawberries aren't your favorite, you can check out when peaches, apples even pumpkins are in season. Take some time to explore the sight, there are tips and tricks to canning your fruit, easy family recipes and tons of other great information for you and the family.
Listed along side the farms (organic farms are listed in green!) are fruit and veggie festivals! What a great way to spend the day, tasting fresh, ripe fruits and their jam counterparts. From Michigan to Wisconsin and back down to Texas, summer is full of Blueberry festivals. In early August, Mossyrock, WA hosts its annual Blueberry festival full of live music, a blueberry pie eating contest and a family fun dog show. Bring the kids, pets and a healthy appetite for a day of fun.
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