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Globe/Roger Nomer: Fresh blueberries will help liven up some of your favorite recipes.
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Published June 23, 2009 06:39 pm - Picking season is now in full swing, and the time is ripe to bring some fresh blueberries home and try out a new recipe or two ... or three ... or four ...

The time is ripe ... to cook with blueberries



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Five things you might not have known about blueberries:

• Blueberries are one of the few fruits that are native to North America.

• Nearly 90 percent of the world’s blueberry production comes from North America.

• Fresh blueberries contain antioxidants such as vitamins C and E, which are believed to help protect the body from diseases associated with the aging process.

• One cup of blueberries contains 14 percent of the recommended daily fiber intake.

• Thanks to production in the southern hemisphere, blueberries can now be found on shelves year round.

One thing you probably do know about blueberries:

• They taste delicious.

The local area offers several “U-pick” operations, such as Heritage Family Farms, Carter Blueberry Farm and Raush’s Blueberries. Picking season is now in full swing, and the time is ripe to bring some fresh blueberries home and try out a new recipe or two ... or three ... or four ...

Blueberry sunshine loaf

1 1/4 cup oil

5 eggs



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