Ford On Food

I personally don’t think blueberries are actually true blue.They are kind of a dusty indigo colour on the outside and mainly white or pale green on the inside.That said, they are as blue as a food is ever going to get. Most people are unaware there are many varieties, and around the globe blueberries are known by differing names.In northern England they are often called Whineberry, and in other parts of the UK Whortleberries.In America they can also be referred to as Bilberries or Huckleberries (think of Huckleberry Finn).In Australia we just call them blueberries.Regardless of the species or name, blueberries are a member of the Vaccinium species.The firm skin surrounds a soft and juicy flesh with tiny, tender seeds.They are on average the size of a pea.Blueberries taste sweet and tart and are usually eaten raw, but are also spectacular baked into muffins or cooked into fruit compote or a jam.They are a fantastic source of vitamin C.Here are some great ideas for using blueberries:Cooked into an apple pie or