Blue Fruit CluesEach and every July, the blueberry receives great press as a healthy and tasty fruit. Full of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, blueberries are often mentioned in articles about maintaining our health. Here's a few among other books that offer step-by-step instructions and feature wonderful photos on preserving and serving this and other remarkable fruits:
Jams, Jellies, Marmalades & Other Soft Spreads by Linda J. Amendt
The Complete Book of Home Preserving, edited by Judi Kingry & Lauren Devine
Rustic Fruit Desserts: Crumbles, Buckles, Cobblers, Pandowdies, & More by Cory Schreiber & Julie Richardson
Surf's Up
Sunset Magazine, July 2009 issue : "Yes We Can"
UCONN Cooperative Extension System : Five Steps to Food Safe Fruit and Vegetable Home Gardening
U.S. Department of Agriculture : Complete Guide to Home Canning
In Connecticut
Lyman Orchards (Middlefield)
March Farm (Bethlehem)
Jones Family Farm (Shelton)
Also check out web sites offered by the Northeast Organic Farming Association of Connecticut (NOFA) and the Connecticut Farm Fresh Cooperative Association (CFF).
