Wild About Blueberries Blog
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Why Do Wild Blueberry Barrens Turn Red in Fall?
The answer is surprisingly good for you! The fall season in Down East Maine is more than a little dramatic. The seas turn dark and stormy, the skies turn crisp and blue, and thousands of acres of Wild Blueberry barrens turn fiery red! Why all that red? We turned to… Read More
Are You Fiber Deficient? Here’s One Easy Way to Fill Your Bowl.
A simple breakfast of cereal and milk is a staple for many people—and for good reason. Not only is it quick, easy and tasty, this classic morning combo has a good nutritional profile as well, providing plenty of vitamins and minerals, some protein and some fiber. About that fiber… According… Read More
7 Tips for Packing the Perfect Lunch Box from Registered Dietician Liz Weiss
It’s back-to-school season and that means packing lunches, again! For many parents, packing the lunchbox can send the heart into nervous palpitations. But for registered dietitian Liz Weiss, it’s an art form. After reading her lunchbox ideas, your anxiety will magically transform into inspiration. Liz is an award-winning broadcast journalist,… Read More
Go Wild for Wild Blueberry Ice Cream!
Guest Blogger and Registered Dietitian Lindsay Livingston from The Lean Green Bean has sent us yet another tasty recipe that is sure to impress friends and family this coming Labor Day Weekend. Her newest Wild Taste of Summer recipe is a really fun way to get some antioxidants into your… Read More
Blog the Barrens: A Trip into the Wild Blueberry Wilderness of Maine
Did you know that Maine is home to more 60,000 acres of Wild Blueberry barrens?Tweet this The tiny berries are native to Maine and Eastern Canada and Quebec and are much different from regular (also known as highbush) blueberries, which are grown commercially all over the world. The Wild ones… Read More
Wild Blueberries Presents: The Wild Taste of Summer Sweepstakes
So Many Ways to Win! A few weeks ago we talked about some of our favorite things to do in summer – bonfires, beaches, and of course Wild Blueberries! But one thing we forgot to mention is winning! Everyone loves winning prizes, and we love to give them away. That’s… Read More
Wild Blueberry Zucchini Bread
Guest Blogger and Registered Dietitian Lindsay Livingston from The Lean Green Bean has sent us another delicious recipe that features a now abundant garden favorite — zucchini. This recipe is a great way to get your kids eating their fruits and veggies. Lindsay will be sharing one more Wild Taste… Read More
Growing up in the Wild Blueberry business
An interview with 5th generation Wild Blueberry farmer Kim Allen Kim Allen grew up in a fifth generation wild blueberry family. Her great, great grandfather and great grandfather started Allen’s Blueberries in 1957 on the sprawling Wild Blueberry Barrens of Hancock County, Maine. Today, Kim and her father, Roy P…. Read More
Blogger Spotlight: Lindsay Livingston of the Lean Green Bean
Lindsay Livingston who writes the Lean Green Bean is one of our favorite bloggers. Lindsay is a Registered Dietitian and is passionate about nutritious and healthy living. On her blog she creates and shares simple and healthy recipes, nutrition tips, information about her workout routine and a little about her… Read More
FIVE THINGS WE LOVE ABOUT SUMMER
Summer in Maine conjures up the most wonderful imaginings and reveries—clear, pristine rivers, spruce-lined lakes, ancient mountains, bold rocky coastlines, honest straight-talking people, simple values, and fresh, local food. Here are five reasons why we love summer! Share your ideas with us and remember to enjoy the best that summer… Read More
