My Blueberry Days
I’ve cleaned off my blueberry bushes at home and like a shark with the taste of blood I needed MORE. Blueberries are best in season (what isn’t?) but they also freeze really well. They thaw a bit mushy, but are still perfect for smoothies, baking, compote or simply on plain yogurt. I found an organic farm in Richmond that had the big, sweet, Blue Crop variety for a mere $1.50/lb. It was near the river where I went blackberry picking and they had a cool old homemade machine they used to pick through the berries (which I found strangely endearing).
While most of the 40 lbs of berries I bought were simply washed and zipped up in freezer bags for the rest of the year, I did find time to convert my old fav, the Plum Torte, into a Blueberry Lime Torte.
To make, follow the recipe instructions for the Plum Torte here and simply swap blueberries for plums and add the juice and zest of one lime.
Tags: Baking, blueberry, torte
August 12 2010 08:00 am | Growing Food and Recipes
Bren on 12 Aug 2010 at 8:17 am #
I LOVE recipes and this one looks fabulous… thank you for sharing Stevie!!!!
Tosha on 12 Aug 2010 at 5:30 pm #
40lbs of berries? Yummy! the torte looks delicious too.
melanie watts on 12 Aug 2010 at 9:14 pm #
I’ve been doing similar things with my blueberries , freezing them and making pies with the rest.
meemsnyc on 12 Aug 2010 at 11:06 pm #
Oh my, how I love blueberries. Thanks for the torte recipe.
Aaerlon on 12 Aug 2010 at 11:07 pm #
Yum, blueberries. BC is crazy about it’s berries!
I didn’t have too much trouble with the Lithops. I would definitely suggest giving them a try. Seeds for specific varieties can be a bit pricey but they’re cheap if you get a mix. I looked on ebay. They’re just so adorable. I might even get a flower next year!
Autumn Belle on 13 Aug 2010 at 9:30 am #
Wow, that’s a lot of blueberries. I have never eaten fresh ones, only preserved blueberries in jams and my favourite is blueberry cheesecake.
Stevie on 13 Aug 2010 at 9:41 am #
You’ve NEVER eaten fresh blueberries? Now I want to send you some!
Priscilla Prince on 13 Aug 2010 at 11:19 am #
Yummy we love Blueberries! Fresh is always the best especially when sweet. Have you ever made Blueberry Jam? I never made preserves or jam and would like to someday. A bath canner is on my Christmas wishlist!
Laura on 13 Aug 2010 at 1:06 pm #
The blueberry farm I frequent has one of those shaking belts! They say it help shake loose the stems and do a basic cleaning. I have an urgent need to get back out to the farm. I’ve been raiding the frozen berries lately, and honestly I’d much rather eat them fresh while they are in season! Great post! Your making me drool over that torte!
yummy supper on 13 Aug 2010 at 2:55 pm #
Forty pounds of fresh blueberries!!! I am so jealous. And your idea for a blueberry torte with lime sounds divine.
-E
Dan on 13 Aug 2010 at 7:11 pm #
That’s alot of blueberries! We are big fans of the wild ones from northern ontario, they are so good.
Grace on 14 Aug 2010 at 3:09 pm #
Ha, ha. That conveyor belt berry sorter thingie is a great tool but if you’re forced to stare at it, you’ll get nauseous. I speak from experience having used one several years ago.
Blueberries are the best. I love them too. This recipe looks delicious.
zora naki on 16 Aug 2010 at 11:02 am #
Looks delicious! Where’s the farm in Richmond? I’m tired of trekking to Abbotsford.
Stevie on 16 Aug 2010 at 11:16 am #
Hi Zora,
It’s at 12120 No. 5 Road, Richmond (Steveston & No. 5 Road, close to the River). Call first: 604-241-8898.
Stevie
Kat on 16 Aug 2010 at 6:24 pm #
Oh my that looks fabulous. I love blueberries and $1.50 a pound is a steal. Here it’s almost $3 for less than a pint size container. You are so lucky. Yum.