Blueberries #1
What type of food is a blueberry?
Fruit / berry
Are blueberries renewable or non-renewable?
Renewable!
Can you freeze blueberries?
YES! They freeze well which can extend the period you can use them.
Name 1 ingredient in the recipe!
Blueberries, vinegar, honey, lemon juice, oil, dijon mustard, salt and pepper
In what state can we find blueberries?
Maine
Pie, smoothies, salad dressings.
Where are blueberries native to?
North America.
How do we make the blueberry puree?
Blend it together and then use a sieve to drain out the pulp
True or False: Every blueberry tastes the same way.
BONUS 100 POINTS - Explain why!
False, season, acidity, region and more all can effect how a blueberry tastes.
Which blueberry is smaller and healthier for you? Wild blueberries or farmed blueberries.
Wild Blueberries.
What time of year might you pick blueberries?
July-September
How many tablespoons of honey are added to the recipe?
3
Name a health impact of blueberries.
Improves gut and brain health. Antioxidants also help muscles recover and improve heart health. They also can improve eyesight and reduce the risk of cancer.
Name two types of blueberries.
High Bush and Low Bush Blueberries.
What type of soil do blueberries like to grow in?
Acidic.
How much vinegar is added to the recipe?
1/4 cup
Why can we find blueberries on mountainsides in Maine?
The glaciers during the ice age changed our geography and pushed some of the blueberry growing regions into the mountains.
What is another name for blueberries?
Star berries!
Name the tribe that grow many of Maine's blueberries.
Passamaquody.
Name all the ingredients in the recipe!
(1/2 credit if you can name at least 4 of them)
Blueberries, vinegar, honey, lemon juice, oil, dijon mustard, salt and pepper