Huckleberries are part of the folklore of Native Americans. Tribes may have introduced early settlers to the huckleberries — especially settlers in the western part of the United States. The following article from Today’s Home Kitchen describes some of their stories about “Wiwnu”: Indian word for huckleberry: “Ischit Wiwnu”–The Path of The Huckleberry “Ischit Wiwnu”–Path, […]
Our favorite, Huckleberry Cookbook, 2nd edition, is available for purchase and featured on our website’s resource page. This eye-catching cookbook is offered in a “smaller” format, about 6″³ wide and 7″³ tall. Just a light sampling of the great recipes in this book, along with OLD STANDBYs’ like huckleberry jam, pancakes, ice cream, and […]
Our sister website, Tastes of Idaho, features Idaho made products, including lots of huckleberry candy and goodies for personal enjoyment and gift giving. Currently, we are fully stocked with our projected inventory of “made in Idaho” huckleberry candy for the holiday season. SIXTEEN different huckleberry candies, mostly combined with some form of chocolate, are now […]
Huckleberries are fun to pick and fun to eat — just plain or in some of the numerous recipes posted on our site. But have you ever tried huckleberry streusel bars? Check out the recipe from My Kitchen in the Rockies: Enjoy! Save Save
This time of the year the question for huckleberry lovers is what is the forecast for the huckleberry crop this year? Heavy snow pack and the wet springs typically make great conditions for a good huckleberry crop. Here is what Rick Landers, outdoor writer for the Spokesman Review, said about what he found while hiking […]
Have you ever pondered where the saying, “I’m your huckleberry” came from and what it actually means? Maybe you remember the line that was made famous by Val Kilmer in the movie: “Tombstone”. But where did he get the phrase? Victoria Wilcox: The Art of Story website shares some information on the topic: I’m Your […]
If you are one of those who found and picked huckleberries this last season, you probably want to carefully plan how you are going to use those huckleberries! Last this summer, ChefSite4U.com posted the following recipe that I think would make a perfect huckleberry dessert for a party. And, in case you find the recipe […]
For a limited time only: Huckleberry Association Tee Shirts!! Show your proud support for the wild huckleberry resource (and the wonderful goodies made from them) by getting this Tee featuring the International Wild Huckleberry official logo! These also make great gifts for your outdoorsy friends or family members. This shirt is available in 7 different […]
Summer is here and huckleberry season is right around the corner. Huckleberry parfait sounds really good about now. Here is a recipe from one of my favorite huckleberry cookbook: Huckleberry Delights Enjoy!! Save Save Save Save
During the spring and summer, Tastes of Idaho, our sister site, does a booming business in special orders for the event industry. Inquiries come from people holding a summerevent, getting married, organizing an workshop or meeting, sending customer gifts…. even planning family reunions… They want to get some huckleberry products, favors, gifts for welcome packets, […]
