Red, White and Blue ... Berry
Celebrating the 4th of July!!!
Fourth of July weekend!! Summer berries are arriving just in time to celebrate! Juicy red strawberries and plump blueberries are filling up our farmers' markets. Yum, yum, yum!
 
Fireworks! Picnics! Family gatherings! The 4th is our favorite summer holiday. During the festivities, toss some juicy berries in your mouth to cool down. You can also add berries to salads and make a fruit salsa or a dish that fits the holiday. And guess what?  Berries are a delicious way to add just the right amount of festive colors and sweetness to any summer dish! 
 
Red, White and Blue....berries.  Dress your table with the colors of our flag by making a dessert or snack with a refreshing taste. Make one of our favorite treats - Red, White and Blueberry Yogurt! Here's how:
  • Mix together freshly washed and stemmed strawberries with equal amounts of blueberries.
  • Add as much yogurt as you like. Non-fat vanilla yogurt adds extra sweetness without extra calories.
  • Sprinkle with coconut.  (We think of this as "the stars in the flag.")
 
This cooling snack tastes great and energizes your body. Yogurt helps with your digestion, strawberries and blueberries load you up with antioxidants that fight disease and the sprinkling of coconut helps build strong bones. Now these are some fireworks for your body!
 
Any way you combine these berries it's a treat for your mouth and your health! Happy 4th of July!


Recipe
Red, White and Blueberry Salsa

Add some zip to your picnic or grilled meat with this sweet treat!
 
Mix the following ingredients in a large bowl:
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 1 cup diced strawberries
  • 1 cup diced jicama
  • 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped jalapeno pepper, stemmed and seeded
  • Juice squeezed from 1 large lime

Tips & Tricks
  • Store strawberries and blueberries in the frig without washing.  Wash just before using and let dry on a paper towel
  • Add Strawberries to your salad. They are especially good with spinach and a dash of balsamic vinegar
  • Sprinkle fresh washed berries on your cereal for a real morning treat
  • "Freshen Up" your chicken with Red, White & Blueberry Salsa
  • Add fresh blueberries and strawberries to your smoothies for a great taste and more antioxidants
  • On a hot day, let a few of these frozen berries you made melt in your mouth.  
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