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Vegan Wild Blueberry & Pumpkin Mug Cake: A Heavenly Match Made in Minutes
When I first heard the idea of blueberries and pumpkin together, I hesitated. But within seconds my mind switched to “sure, why not?” As it turns out, these ingredients are simply amazing together, as long as you use Wild Blueberries. The intense sweet-tart flavor of Wild Blueberries compliments the pumpkin… Read More
Local Flavor: The Benefits of Keeping School Lunch Local
For one week each fall, schoolchildren across Maine look forward to some of the tastiest school lunches of the year, and with every bite, they enjoy the satisfaction of knowing they are supporting local farmers, fishermen, growers, and processors. However, many in Maine, including John Rebar, executive director of the… Read More
Naturally-Colored Wild Blueberry Buttercream Frosting
I grew up on homemade birthday cakes that my mom made. She liked to pipe roses with trailing leaves and create renderings of our favorite cartoon characters—all with pastry bags of brightly-colored frosting. Now that I’m a mom, I’ve continued the tradition of home-baked cakes with one important tweak: I’ve… Read More
5 Top Wild Your Smoothie Recipes
As we say goodbye to summer, one of the big takeaways was that it was unusually hot and steamy. Much of the country experienced heat waves, and staying hydrated, nourished and energized was critically important. Smoothies are a great way to start your day by getting your nutrition in one… Read More
6 Back to School Recipes Your Kids Will Love
For most of us, Labor Day means the end of white jeans and the start of Pumpkin Lattes. But for parents everywhere, it’s the return to the structured routine of school, sports and homework. So as we head back-to-school, we wanted to give all the moms and dads out there… Read More
How To Make Your Green Smoothie Taste Great with Wild Blueberries
You can’t escape the green smoothie craze – your favorite celebrity always seems to have one in hand, your Instagram feed is overflowing with them and even your Great Aunt Milly who just bought a NutriBullet is now making them. And you know the saying, “when you can’t beat ‘em,… Read More
Shake Up Your Smoothie Routine with 14 New Smoothie Recipes
Right now, the Wild Blueberry Barrens of Maine and Eastern Canada are simply bursting with gazillions of purple-and-blue, anthocyanin-rich, scrumptious Wild Blueberries. These little wonders are fulfilling their biological destiny—ripening to perfection over thousands of acres of remote, wide-open barrens—just as they have been doing for over 10,000 years in… Read More
Anthocyanin: Wild Blueberries’ Mighty Antioxidant Star
Wild Blueberries are powerful with high levels of manganese, vitamin K, and fiber. Wild Blueberries also have one of the highest levels of antioxidants including anthocyanin. The word anthocyanin comes from the words anthos (flower) and kuanos (blue) and it gives fruits like Wild Blueberries, blackberries, eggplants, and cabbage the… Read More
Nutrition for the Entire Family with Smoothies Gone WILD!
On August 3rd, an enthusiastic group of registered dietitians (RD), foodies and moms joined us (@WildBBerries) and the RDs over at NutriBullet Living (@NutriBulletUNI) for a LIVE Twitter chat about Smoothies Gone WILD with Nutrition. Using #WildYourSmoothie, we talked about everything from upping the nutrition in smoothies for back-to-school, to… Read More
Dessert for Breakfast: Wild Blueberry Banana Split Smoothie Bowl
Ice cream is by far my favorite dessert. It’s the perfect blend of cold, creamy and delicious. I have often said if I could have one food wish it would be to eat as much ice cream as I wanted (French fries, too, but that’s a whole different story)! Since… Read More
