Jar of huckleberry spread with label.

Huckleberry Spread

Since we are all waiting impatiently for huckleberry season, I thought I’d share some of my favorite huckleberry products with you ….. Huckleberry Spread. Gem Berry has created a NO SUGAR ADDED huckleberry spread for those who desire flavor but cannot tolerate sugar. The key to their Huckleberry Spread is the sweetener, Lycasin*, which is […]

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Have You Ever Seen a Bear with a Purple Smile?

Last week, my friends at Farcountry Press in Montana sent me one of their newly published books: “Have You Ever Seen a Bear with a Purple Smile?” Having an interest in anything huckleberry, I was excited to see what this lovely children’s book was all about … (well, of course, I knew it was about […]

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Huckleberries Picking in Oregon

Huckleberry season here in Idaho/Montana is just about over, but from what I have been hearing on the web, it is in full swing in Oregon and northern California. Check out the post by Melissa Trainer who is …. Going Wild for Huckleberries in the Pacific Northwest If you are interested in gathering wild huckleberries […]

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White House Huckleberry Pie

If you haven’t already heard, President Obama loves Huckleberry Pie. Bill Yosses, the White House pastry chef, makes President Obama’s favorite Huckleberry Pie every Thanksgiving. Cathy Lynn Grossman, writer for USA Today, posted this special recipe (including a recipe for Ol’ Fashion Huckleberry Pie that she found on this website) . White House Huckleberry Pie […]

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What NOT to Do When Picking Huckleberries

Despite warnings and articles on the web and in print, some folks STILL don’t understand how to pick huckleberries. The following article is an example: Fools, Huckleberry Bushes Don’t Mix Posted by DFO Aug. 17, 2012 8:44 a.m. I pulled into Dairy Queen on Appleway in Coeur d’Alene recently with a buddy for something cool … […]

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Wild Huckleberry Lemonade

Remember the last post about huckleberry picking in Montana?  Here is one of her recipes using the huckleberries she picked! Huckleberry Lemonade I started with a basic homemade lemonade recipe and added pureed huckleberries. Oh. my. goodness. It is so delicious! My mom and I are actually sitting outside enjoying the evening on our deck […]

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