This looks to be a fantastic week for blueberries. They are flooding into the market and weather permitting, will be reasonably priced for a while. Blueberries grow in clusters in colours ranging from blue to purple-black. The flesh is tart-sweet and encases tiny, edible seeds. Blueberries have incredible nutrition and health benefits. They are great for dessert, a quick snack or sprinkled on top of your breakfast. Blueberries are a good source of vitamin C and dietary fibre, and provide the body with beneficial anti-oxidants.
HOW TO PICK
Select firm, plump berries that have a natural, light blue-silver blush on the skin (this blush is a natural protective wax coating) and avoid excessively soft or withered berries.
HOW TO STORE
Store in the fridge. Don't wash berries until right before eating as washing will remove the bloom that protects the berries' skin from degradation.
