Following is an older post from 2005, but still has some interesting information: Wild huckleberry nearly tamed Not everyone thrilled about efforts to domesticate Idaho state fruit Betsy Z. Russell Idaho Spokesman-Review July 7, 2005 After a century without success, researchers say they are now within three to five years of domesticating the wild huckleberry […]
1 cooked and cooled pie shell 1 (250 ml) jar huckleberry jam 2 cups washed huckleberries 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1. Scoop huckleberry jam into microwave safe bowl. 2. Add cinnamon. 3. Microwave on high for two minutes (until quite runny) fold in fresh huckleberries and pour mixture into cooked pie shell. 4. Allow to set […]
Sandpoint Idaho 1976 Do you recall your very FIRST huckleberry picking excursion? (Or was this year’s bumper crop be your first time?) I can (unfortunately!) still recall the mis-adventures of my first wild purple berry safari! Bear with me (excuse the pun) for a brief huckleberry story… the way it REALLY was, without all the […]
2 eggs, beaten 1 cup milk 1 cup flour 1 teaspoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup butter Combine eggs, milk, flour, sugar and salt; beat until smooth. Add melted butter to batter. Use 1/4 cup batter on hot grill for each pancake. Flip and roll up pancake, serve with sauce and whipped cream. Makes […]
“Decadent delight is contest winner” From The Spokesman-Review Kirsten Schierman of Spokane won the grand prize in a chocolate recipe contest sponsored by DisneyFamily.com. Her Organic Double Chocolate Huckleberry Cheesecake earned her a $2,000 shopping spree at Williams-Sonoma. … Organic Double Chocolate Huckleberry Cheesecake Schierman makes this cheesecake with organic ingredients, but it can be […]
Huckleberry Banana Smoothie 1 banana, ripe ¾ cup huckleberries ¼ cup vanilla yogurt ¾ cup milk ½ cup crushed ice Dash of cinnamon Combine all ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth. For an even healthier and protein-packed drink, add the following: 1 serving of whey protein powder 1 tablespoon flaxseed oil Substitute soy […]
4 Duck Legs 1/2 Yellow Onion, Diced 1 Carrot, Diced 1 Stalk Celery, Diced 2 cups Red Wine 6 Juniper Berries, Crushed 2 Bay Leaves 1 cup Brown Chicken Stock 1 cup Chestnuts, peeled 3/4 cup Huckleberries Salt & Pepper Preheat oven to 375°F. Trim the edges of the duck legs of any excess fat […]
Following is a couple of videos showing various huckleberry patches and huckleberry picking. Videos are courtesy of YouTube. Two species of huckleberry found near Indian Heaven Wilderness, Washington: thin-leaved huckleberry (Vaccinium membranaceum) and oval-leaved huckleberry (Vaccinium ovalfolium). Huckleberry picking in September on Indian Henry Ridge in September up on the North Fork of the Clearwater […]
Ingredients • 2 c. huckleberries • 3 c. all-purpose flour • 1/2 c. granulated sugar • 1 1/4 t. baking powder • 3 eggs • 1/2 c. water • Oil (for deep frying) Directions 1. Wash berries and allow to drain well. Sift dry ingredients together into a mixing bowl. Beat eggs with water until […]
