Blueberries

July is a fabulous time of year, here in Georgia. There doesn’t seem to be an end to the things you can do with your family that are inexpensive and fun. Today, we’re going to pick blueberries. There are a lot of Pick Your Own farms outside the city. I found the one [...]

Welcome Blueberry Month in the USA!  August is blueberry month in Canada.  This is the peak of the blueberry season in the USA and growers are busy bringing in a new crop.  Blueberry lovers everywhere are visiting u-pick farms, attending blueberry festivals and having a great time.  Check out the fresh produce section of your [...]

Along with lip-smacking and delicious sweet flavor, there are pretty good worthy reasons to grow blueberries. They are usually considered as one of the top 10 super foods and doctors usually recommend having blueberries regularly to improve health. These blueberries have high antioxidant qualities, good amounts of folic acid, sodium, fibre and also [...]

Weight Watchers Blueberries or Raspberries with Cream recipeMakes 4 servingsIngredients2 cups fresh blueberries or raspberries4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, at room temperature2 teaspoons honey3/4 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt, drained2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zestfresh mint (to garnish)Preparation1. In a mixing bowl, add the yogurt, cheese and honey.2. Using an electric mixer, beat at hig

Click for larger viewLike a good girl, I made it out to the blueberry farm at 7am, just as they opened up.  The nice thing about the very first day of picking, is that you get to pick all the berries on top, instead of getting down on your hands and knees for the berries everyone else is too lazy to pick.Still, 2 hours of picking and an earful of screaming kids was all I was up for, and so I

It is an old adage that “we are what we eat.” Current research is proving that this is no old wives tale especially when it comes to our brains. The Peninsula Medical School and the University of Reading studied the ability of blueberries to improve memory. The results of this research showed that fruits like [...]

One of the best antioxidants that also helps fight cancer, diabetes, increases brain activity, boosts immune system and is good for your heart. Blueberries are rich in fiber and vitamins C and A. 1 cup a day. Other fruits you that can be substitued are açai berries, prunes, raisins, strawberries all the berries are pretty good. Jams are one of the best forms to eat them not only because it taste

Are you looking for a way to look and feel radiant? Well look no further, studies show that Blueberries deliver a potent antioxidant punch — in fact they have the highest antioxidant capacity per serving, compared with more than 20 other fruits! Why are Antioxidants so important? Antioxidants help our bodies protect against disease and age-related [...]

Yeah, Smear blueberries on your face every night - become a true blue blood.../ or if you're a guy - become a bluebeard... tee hee hee. I make creams, etc., but I don't think i could really convince my customers to go that far. Just kidding around of course. Judith

List Price: $16.99 Price: $11.55 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details You Save : $5.44 (32%) Kuplink, kuplank, kuplunk go the blueberries into the pail of a little girl named Sal who–try as she might–just can’t seem to pick as fast as she eats. Robert McCloskey’s classic [...]

Blueberries are flowering plants which are native only to North America. Not only are blueberries rich in nutrients as well as anti-oxidants, but there is emerging research for numerous health benefits associated with blueberries. Blueberries are considered functional foods and are sub-classified in this category as super fruits. Blueberries contain anthocyanins, flavanols, tannins and other phytochemicals [...]

CHICAGO – We see sensual close-up shots of blueberry pie overflow with aqueducts of vanilla ice cream in Wong Kar-Wai’s opening sequence of “My Blueberry Nights”. This dreamy scene sets the tone of the latest film from the famous Chinese director as he confronts the West with his unique cinematic style. Split into three separate stories, the film begins in a bohemian New York café owned by Jeremy (Jude Law) where Elizabeth (Norah Jones) discovers that her boyfriend has left her for another woman. Distraught, she leaves her keys with sympathetic Jeremy and hopes her ex will pick them up at the café and be out of her life forever. Elizabeth seeks comfort in Jeremy’s companionship and accepts his advice over leftover blueberry pie. Still, her heart is broken. Elizabeth decides she

Blueberries are a major source of flavonoids, in particular anthocyanins and flavanols. Although the precise mechanisms by which these plant-derived molecules affect the brain are unknown, they have been shown to cross the blood brain barrier after dietary intake. It is believed that they exert their effects on learning and memory by enhancing existing neuronal (brain cell) connections, improving cellular communications and stimulating neuronal regeneration. The enhancement of both short-term and long-term memory is controlled at the molecular level in neurons. The research team was able to show that the ability of flavonoids to induce memory improvements are mediated by the activation of signalling proteins via a specific pathway in the hippocampus, the part of the brain that

Blueberries for Home GardensThe blueberry plant commonly grown in Pennsylvania for fruit production is known as the highbush blueberry. Of this variety, whose Latin name is Vaccinium corymbosum, Bluecrop and Blueray are 2 wonderful plants . In addition to giving the home gardener delicious fresh fruit, these blueberries can offer year round beauty and interest in the landscape. In the spring there are attractive flowers, summer is a glossy bright green leaf along with the possibility of luscious berries, fall brings brilliant leaf colors ranging from yellow to crimson and winter has attractive red twigs which are spectacular against a snowy landscape.Blueberry plants require well-drained soils, acidic values of pH 4.5to 5.5 and a high content of organic material to maintain moisture. Most

To say that Princess and BamBam love blueberries is a gross understatement.  My kids will eat blueberries until they poop them whole.  For real.  They truly have.  Whole berries still intact that could roll right out of the diaper.  My poor mother discovered this fact after allowing Princess to have a blueberry binge-fest at her house a couple of years back.We've had to limit the amount of blueberries they eat.  I found myself recently at a friend's party saying NO, you cannot have anymore blueberries today.  Why don't you try a few potato chips?  A couple of eavesdropping, older grandparent types looked at me quite confused.I know that I should count my blessings...my kids like to eat something that is a fruit after all...and they're full of antioxidants...they are really good for them...in moderation.My problem?  A tiny little 4 ounce pack of blueberries is going for $5.  You know, the tiny little container with a little more than

A new study has shown that diets containing walnuts can reverse brain aging in older rats. Previous research by the same group demonstrated that aging rats who ate a diet containing high antioxidant strawberry or blueberry extracts also showed reversals of age-related deficits in neuron function, motor function, and cognition.The antioxidants in walnuts and blueberries help neutralize free radicals, molecules which can harm brain cells and brain function. Walnuts contain alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), an essential omega-3 fatty acid, and other polyphenols that act as antioxidants. The rats in the most recent study were fed a diet with 2 percent, 6 percent, or 9 percent walnuts, and all showed improvement. Six percent is equivalent to a human eating an ounce of walnuts each day; this is also the recommended amount to reduce harmful low-density lipoprotein, or LDL, cholesterol.Additional research has shown that walnuts and blueberries m

Ahh, Boston, the city that inspires one-hit-wonder singles, pivotal moments in American History, and images of tombstones in the snow (or maybe a tea-colored body of water). These may be gross subjugations of the city. Irregardless, I have a different take on Boston.Boston means pancakes.Located in Beacon Hill, The Paramount, has created that definition for me. A small, brunch-y nook, it serves up a variety of day, evening and brunch fare that feature simple and straightforward options executed with (an oxymoronic) simple sophistication. Exhibit A: On a particular, bleary Friday morning, I stumbled upon their blueberry pancakes: fresh, sweet blueberries embedded in a sumptuous golden batter that had been lovingly carressed and cajoled to form that delicate, flat cake. With a light dusting of powdered sugar and light syrup the taste has been so permanently fixed in my memory that -this, this, is what makes me think fondly of Boston. I am sure at this point, native Bostonions are sighing

Researchers from Rutgers University and the US Department of Agriculture have found that a naturally occurring key compound in blueberries, pterostilbene, may be able to prevent the onset of one of the most virulent and dreaded neoplasms, colon cancer.Colon cancer, also known as bowel cancer or colorectal cancer, is characterized by growths in the rectum, colon and appendix. Colon cancer is the second leading cause of death from cancer in the Western world and is the third most common form of cancer. Surgery is the most common treatment to remove the growths and is usually followed by chemotherapy.How was the link between blueberries and colon cancer discovered? The Rutgers University researchers conducted a small study with eighteen rats for an eight week period. The test rats were given azoxymethane (a cancer causing agent) to induce colon cancer and were given a balanced diet, while half of the study rats were given supplemental amounts of pterostilbene. At the end of the study, it

Adding blueberries to your diet may be a natural way to prevent colon cancer, according to researchers at Rutgers University and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.In a study of 18 rats with colon cancer, those fed a diet supplemented with blueberry compound pterostilbene had 57 percent fewer pre-cancerous lesions after eight weeks compared to the control group. Pterostilbene also inhibited genes involved in inflammation, which is thought to be a risk factor for colon cancer.A past study has also found that blueberries are beneficial; when blueberry skins were fed to animals, their cholesterol was lowered. It’s thought that pterostilbene may prevent colon cancer by lowering lipids in your body.Blueberries are rich in antioxidants called anthocyanins, and are a good source of ellagic acid, which is known to block metabolic pathways that may lead to cancer. There are 30 different blueberry species native to North America.Clinical Cancer Research, Vol. 13, No. 1, January 1, 2007: 350-35

When my favorite PYO Blueberry farm opens up for business, I plan a day to go and pick among the beautiful scenery of their place high up on the bluffs on the Mississippi near Maiden Rock WI. The drive alone is stunning as the road winds up and down the bluffs; the river sparkles through the trees while eagles and vultures soar along the cliff edges. The weather on the day I went was blessedly cool and breezy, perfect for lengthy picking and I collected just about 20# of fruit. The bushes were so laden with berries that I barely had to mov from between two rows before my first box was overflowing. So gorgeous, lush, sweet and tart and delicious. One of nature’s most perfect foods. I freeze most of them; I make blueberry syrup, sometimes jam, smoothies and since we broke down and purchased an ice cream maker (why….why….why, cry my thighs) I made a fantastic and deliciously refreshing blueberry sorbet. Mmmmm. I just love fresh blueberries, they just make me want to

I guess my breakfast kick has moved over to waffles. This contemporary painting of a waffle and blueberries is still part of my on going obsession with breakfast themes. I wanted to play around with the texture and design of the waffles - especially the little square sections.Click Here to Bid

I haven't posted since Monday and I apologize. I know you have all been just waiting... salivating not being able to breathe until fabulous moi posts my next recipe! ;-) JUST KIDDING!!! We've been very busy here. I have finally decided to get my act together and get this house under control!!! I have been cooking up a storm, including actually mastering a pastry recipe... ok, well not quite

I haven't posted since Monday and I apologize. I know you have all been just waiting... salivating not being able to breathe until fabulous moi posts my next recipe! ;-) JUST KIDDING!!! We've been very busy here. I have finally decided to get my act together and get this house under control!!! I have been cooking up a storm, including actually mastering a pastry recipe... ok, well not quite

Ever since Cameron was born he's always been a good eater. So it wasn't hard at all to start him on solid foods because he enjoyed everything - until lately. It has been a challenge to get him to eat his meats and certain vegetables. So John and I have been trying to make things a little more interesting for him during meal time. Having his little Escalade car on the high chair seems to help (although we'll probably regret it later on). We decided to give him some blueberries after dinner last night and here is what he did:He picked up each one and started counting - and I MEAN COUNTING one to four!!!!! Afterwards he found something better to do with the berries.He seemed to enjoy putting one of the berries on top of his toy car like it was some kind of hitch hiker.