It's National Blueberry Month!

Time to get on your Red, White and Blueberry!!!

This succulent little blue berry has been gaining quite the reputation. Filled with antioxidents, manganese, vitamin K, beta carotene, Lutein + zeaxanthin, vitamin C, vitamin A, choline, potassium and so much more there are one tasty little healthy and nutritious berry.

And did you know that cultivated blueberries are not that old? And that the first cultivated blueberries were developed right here in New Jersey? Yep, the international phenomenon of the blueberry all began with Elizabeth White in Whitesbog, NJ in the early 1900's. Whitebog Village is a wonderful place to visit if you're looking for terrific blueberries from their "home field", and a great historic place to visit.

Recipes abound for blueberries. I always have some in my freezer. Some of my favorites things to do with good old American blueberries are:

Include a handful in smoothies.
I like to use them in my barbeque sauce for a little extra sweetness.
Munch them straight from the freezer or refrigerator or container!
Add them to sun tea.
Sprinkle over ice cream.
Make Blueberry Lime Sorbet. There are some great sorbet recipes in the Herb Companion Magazine.

What are you favorite ways to indulge in the summer time yumminess of blueberries?