Feeling blue... how about you?

I love this time of year. The anticipation is almost too much. I'm just waiting... waiting... waiting... for our blueberries to "come in" (i.e. to be ripe & ready!)

My family has roughly 13 or so (I've lost count) blueberry bushes that were planted by my grandparents years ago. For a number of years, I've lived too far away to make it back during the summer to pick a crop. But not this year! I'm just waiting on the chance to hop in the car, head west and get my fill.

If you don't have a personal stash, that's okay, too. The beauty of in season produce is that it can typically be found in abundance either in your local grocer (look for signs that tell you you're picking up local produce... I guarantee it to be fresher) or better yet, head to the farmer's market.

And once you've got the superstar, health berry in your basket, consider making something truly special with it. Sure, they're great sprinkled over cereal, tossed into oatmeal or just popped bite by bite alone. But trying your hand at something new is worth the effort when it's peak season. I recommend this Galette via MyRecipes.com as a great place to start. 

(Wanna learn more about all things blue in the berry world, check out http://www.blueberrycouncil.com/)

Lastly... once you're finished baking... how about an invite? I'm still waiting on my blueberries...

~Regan

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