What’s Growing On?

Summer is officially here, which means it’s time to celebrate a rainbow of fantastic fruits and veggies ripe for the picking! Keep reading to discover what produce is at its peak each month (Mother Nature permitting), along with fun facts and great ways to enjoy the fruits of the season.

July is Blueberry Month

Blueberries 3 Ways

Start your summer off on a sweet note with a bounty of tasty blueberries! Fresh, frozen or dried, these beautiful berries come with a wealth of health benefits so you can feel good about adding them to your salad, dessert or snack bag, or simply eating them by the handful.

According to…

...the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council, 1 cup of blueberries contains:

Vitamin K

Low Calories

One serving (1 cup) of blueberries is only 80 calories.

Manganese

Manganese can help support energy production and bone development.

Vitamin C

The Vitamin C in blueberries can help support immunity, healthy skin and connective tissue.

Polyphenols

The Vitamin K in blueberries can help with regulating blood clotting and bone metabolism.

Fiber

The fiber in blueberries can help with heart health, digestive support and feeling full.

Polyphenols, including anthocyanins (a type of antioxidant), give blueberries their deep color.

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Fresh Blueberries

Ripe, plump and juicy, there’s nothing quite like blueberries at the peak of freshness! Drop by our Produce Department to find bushels (figuratively speaking) of blueberries ready to enjoy fresh from the farm. Try adding these sweet sensations to your morning yogurt for a fun parfait or on top of a fruit-forward acai bowl. You can also add them to salads, desserts or cocktails for a pop of color and sweetness!

Frozen Blueberries

If you want the taste of fresh blueberries all year long, head to the freezer! Frozen blueberries are flash-frozen so they keep their flavor, shape and nutritional integrity on ice well after harvest. These cool berries are extremely versatile and are ideal for adding to smoothies or milkshakes, making waffles or energy bars, baking into your favorite dessert and even simmering to make a sweet sauce for savory dishes.

Miss Jones Baking Co. Blueberry Muffin & Bread Mix

Want to enjoy fresh-baked blueberry muffins in no time flat? Miss Jones Baking Co. has the answer! This local company from Corte Madera makes a handy dandy baking mix with 100% whole grains, 50% less sugar than leading brands, no artificial sweeteners or sugar alcohols, 10 grams of protein per serving and, of course, bunches and bunches of actual blueberries! Just add milk, eggs and oil for blueberry baked goodness fresh from your oven.

Mariani Dried Wild Blueberries

These amazing mixes come in a variety of delicious flavors, but you can add blueberries to any of them for extra fruity flair!

For the ultimate anytime-anywhere convenience, dried blueberries are the way to go. Mariani, a local, family-owned company, offers a great selection of dried fruit, including their Dried Wild Blueberries that boast a burst of fruity flavor in each tiny berry. Small but mighty, dried blueberries are a great addition to everything from summer salads to fresh-baked scones, along with DIY granolas and trail mixes.

The More the Berrier!

Along with their Blueberry Muffin & Bread Mix, you can also get your bake on with these great products from Miss Jones Baking Co.!

• Banana Bread & Muffin Mix

• Cookie Mixes

• Cake Mixes

• Frostings

• Keto & Paleo Baking Mixes