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Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Blueberries









Cool summer mornings are perfect for so many things and yesterday we used the one gifted to us to pick blueberries. And pick we did, 12lbs worth. Reece picked like a champ and I just tried to keep up.

The highlight of the morning was meeting one of the Harris Hawks. Pedro, born in the spring, is in training to protect the blueberry crop.

Back at home I spent some time making blueberry jam, freezing quite a few pounds and leaving just enough for us to enjoy as is.

And since blueberry season goes on for a few more weeks you can bet we will be heading back for more.
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16 comments:

  1. YellowLadybirdJuly 30, 2013 at 7:45 AM

    We are enjoying blueberries too - although they seem to get eaten as fast as they are picked. I'm trying to set aside a few so we can actually make something:-)
    -Karen

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    1. Kim July 30, 2013 at 4:07 PM

      Ah, yes that was the reason I got to jam making right away yesterday :)

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  2. UnknownJuly 30, 2013 at 8:19 AM

    12 pounds of blueberries. That's my girl! Last year I pick 30 pounds of apples.

    This to me sounds like a perfect day.

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  3. fjord girlJuly 30, 2013 at 8:51 AM

    They look divine- love blueberries. It's huckleberry season in Montucky.I bet you two had a great time- perfect summers day.

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    1. Kim July 30, 2013 at 4:08 PM

      We had a wonderful time, and Reece is asking to go back again :)

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  4. UnknownJuly 30, 2013 at 9:14 AM

    Oh I want some! I hope I find some time to get and pick some in the mountains...

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  5. Old Gates FarmJuly 30, 2013 at 2:10 PM

    Delicious! And how neat to meet that hawk. :)

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    1. Kim July 30, 2013 at 4:09 PM

      They are and yes, super cool in Reece's words :)

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  6. Lady CordeliaJuly 30, 2013 at 11:09 PM

    oh my! beautiful! we picked blueberries too this year, and it was so awesome. they got frozen...I thought they would last at least through the fall. Sadly, the didn't last more than a month. Fresh blueberries are so creamy, aren't they?
    XO

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    1. Kim July 31, 2013 at 7:21 PM

      Thanks so much! Cream and oh so sweet :)

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  7. TiffanyAugust 1, 2013 at 12:36 PM

    Wish that we could have been there with you! I love all the berries that summer brings. Blueberries are my favorite berries.

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    1. Kim August 1, 2013 at 9:43 PM

      Oh how lovely that would have been. If you ever visit you have to come at this time of the year so we can pick together :)

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  8. SaraAugust 7, 2013 at 10:06 PM

    Wow, so many berries and a beautiful bird. I love watching your nature-based adventures unfold.

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    1. Kim August 7, 2013 at 10:33 PM

      Yes, so many, but they are all processed into jam now and some frozen for winter smoothies :)

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