Monday, June 1, 2020

Blueberry Time

It's blueberry time, our blueberries are coming into their own. They're producing at least three cups of blueberries a day. We have five plants and they have been growing for six years. Last fall we re-mulched the blueberries with pine needle mulch. We also fertilized them with compost and slow release fertilizer. They always bloom early and I wonder if the blossoms will be destroyed. They must be very hardy because they always produce. They're up against the house and facing south which probably helps.

I plan to make a blueberry clafoutis this week. I find Julia Child's recipe to be the best method to make a clafoutis. I've already frozen quite a few containers of blueberries.

White Rabbit,
Please bring peace,
be well.
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  1. Rian6/1/20, 9:39 AM

    Love blueberries... especially the big fat ones! I tend to freeze them and then either eat them as is (frozen) or make a blueberry custard pie. I will have to check out Julia Child's blueberry clafoutis! Thanks, Linda

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    1. Rian6/1/20, 9:40 AM

      Oh... I forgot... White Rabbit!!

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    2. Linda Starr6/1/20, 10:53 AM

      Hi Rian, thanks, I already froze four containers full of blueberries and I still have two bowls full. One I am eating now and the other is for the clafoutis.

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  2. Elephant's Child6/1/20, 3:55 PM

    Yum.
    I have yet to make (or eat) a clafoutis.

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    1. Linda Starr6/2/20, 9:30 AM

      Hi Sue, thanks, they are so easy to make all in one cast iron frying pan and quick to cook as well, plus not too sweet

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  3. Barbara Rogers6/1/20, 8:31 PM

    Great looking berries. Congrats on growing them, and having a great crop. Enjoy eating now!

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    1. Linda Starr6/2/20, 9:31 AM

      Hi Barbara, thanks, Gary does all the picking and I do the washing, freezing, and cooking.

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  4. Lee6/1/20, 9:01 PM

    Oh...those blueberries have set my mouth a-watering!! :)

    Take good care, Linda. Best thoughts and wishes.

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    1. Linda Starr6/2/20, 9:32 AM

      Hi Lee, thanks, I wasn't sure but they ripen a bit more if left at room temperature for a day; can't leave them out of the cabinet though because Bonkers likes round things to bat around the house.

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  5. DeniseinVA6/2/20, 5:48 PM

    At this point in time, next to bananas, blueberries are my favorite fruit. Thanks for the recipe Linda.

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  6. Linda Starr6/2/20, 8:22 PM

    Hi Denise, thanks, I am eating them for breakfast every day, freezing them and trying to think what I can do with them.

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