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Blueberries are best in July
July 28, 5:51 PM
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Blueberry picking is in full swing at Stateline Blueberries in Michigan City, IN, just a quick hour or so drive from Chicago. The blueberries are big and sweet and juicy. The farm sells u-pick for $1.50 per pound. They sell boxes to transport the fresh blueberries in and there are recipes on the box. Make sure to call ahead to the farm to check on picking conditions.

They have a great old fashioned blueberry muffin recipe that calls for sour cream as one of the ingredients. Rinse off the blueberries, coat them in a little sugar and add more blueberries than the recipe calls for when mixed in. Adding mini semi-sweet chocolate chips to the batter and on top of each muffin adds a special touch and taste to the muffins.

No need to worry about picking too many blueberries because they make a great gift for family, friends, and neighbors and they can be frozen in baggies until they are ready to be eaten.

No one ever said comfort food couldn't be healthy. Blueberries are full of antioxidants and promote many health benefits including anti-aging benefits, urinary tract health, and they have lots of vitamins too. Just eating one cup a day can reap some benefits. There is nothing better than fresh picked blueberries.

To make a day of it, pick blueberries in the morning and let the kids help then travel approximately 7 miles to New Buffalo, MI Beach for a lovely afternoon. Parking at the beach is $10 or less and there is no admission fee.

For more info: Stateline Blueberries, 9957 North Frontage Road, Michigan City, IN, 219-874-7721