Everything You Want to Know About Huckleberries

Once in a while, I run into an article that includes everything you want to know about huckleberries.  Following is such an article from the Food and Farm Discussion Lab: https://fafdl.org/what-do-huckleberries-taste-like-huckleberries-taste-good-or-bad/ If you are just interested in specific topics: here is their table of contents: Table of Contents Key Takeaways Understanding Huckleberries Taste Profile of […]

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Versatility of Huckleberries

Huckleberries are very versatile as they can be used in so many different ways: Sweets, drinks, baked goods, preserves, in sauces, and …. (you finish the line!) Just search for huckleberry recipes or check out the many on this site for just a sampling of the many wonderful treats you can make using huckleberries. But […]

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More Fun Facts About Huckleberries

Huckleberries are a favorite fruit for many — especially if you live in or around the Rocky Mountain region.  But did you know about these fun facts: Huckleberries are also found throughout eastern North America and the Andes and other mountainous regions of South America. The fruit is versatile in various foods or beverages, including […]

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Fun Facts About Huckleberries

I recently ran across a website that lists obscure facts about different plants and animals. This month they published 23 Fun And Interesting Facts About Huckleberry.  I’d like to share a few here: 1. The name “huckleberry” is a North American variation of the English dialectal name variously called “hurtleberry” or “whortleberry” for the bilberry…. […]

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Five Health Benefits of Huckleberries

Huckleberries are not just delicious — eating right off the bushes or in your favorite recipes — but they are full of benefits for your health. Lifeberrys.com posted this informative article: 5 Benefits Of Eating Huckleberry   Huckleberries are associated with lowering cholesterol; protecting against heart diseases, muscular degeneration, glaucoma, varicose veins, and peptic ulcers. […]

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Northwest Wild Food on Huckleberries

Our friends at Northwest Wild Foods posted a fun fact post earlier in the month.  Here are some of the highlights: The wild mountain blue huckleberry, or Vaccinium ovalifolium, is a true treasure of the Great Pacific Northwest. The stunning little blue berries are fit to be the crowning glory of any of Mother Natures golden tiaras. […]

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Huckleberry Fever in Asia and Finland

In the inland Pacific northwest, we think we have the corner on huckleberries. But there are other countries and areas that grow them and use them. A few weeks ago, we were approached by Rae Ellen Bichell for information on Dr. Dan Barney’s huckleberry research.  Here is excepts from her article on ‘huckleberry fever’: Asian […]

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Huckleberies on Your Cereal

Bringing the wild into your kitchen with Pat Wells BCLocalNews The other morning I topped my bowl of cereal with the most flavourful, and probably the healthiest array of wild foods there are: wild berries. Harvested from Revelstoke’s backyard, I have been feasting on strawberries, black and red raspberries, blueberries, Saskatoon berries, and huckleberries. … […]

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Health Benefits of Huckleberries

Huckleberry, the name immortalized by the famous character Huckleberry Finn, is one of the most popular fruits in North America. If you are unaware of it, then note that huckleberries are small fruits that resemble blueberries. These berries belong to the family Ericaceae. These berries are not only good to taste but are also useful […]

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