Wild Blueberries in the News
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July 30, 2018
Wild Blueberry Celebration at the Evergreen Brick Works Sunday Artisan Market
Celebrate this delicious super berry, indigenous to North America, at the Sunday Artisan Market.
Learn, taste, eat and shop from more than 20 food producers, preservers, bakers and chefs, all featuring delicious wild blueberry products. Sample delectable wild beverages and snacks made with local ingredients at the Sunday local food court.
Chef Christine Tizzard will be on site, giving visitors insight into the nutritional benefits of wild blueberries with her wild blueberry culinary demo alongside vendor demonstrations. Learn the story of this unassuming but iconic North American berry’s cultural history and discover innovative ways to enjoy this fruit year-round – whether fresh, dried or frozen.
Don’t forget to drop by The Sipping Container for a limited-time only selection of wild blueberry beverages from Great Lakes Brewery, Collective Arts and Alchemy Pickle Company.
Visitors can also take part in children’s wild blueberry cooking activities and arts and crafts in the Children’s Garden throughout the day.
August 19, 2018 | 10:00am–3:00pm
Free and open to the public
Evergreen Brick Works
550 Bayview Ave, Toronto ON, M4W 3X8 -
June 29, 2018
5 Tips for Canada Day Entertaining (And Beyond)
How do top chefs prepare for celebrations whether for Canada Day or any special day on your calendar? We asked Chef Tim Mackiddie of Jackson-Triggs Estate Winery, to give us his top 5 tips.
Scroll through for Chef Mackiddie’s recipe for spring’s best veggie, asparagus, and the ultimate Canada Day condiment, Jackson-Triggs Sparkling Maple Bacon Jam. And if you like to make preserves out of fresh fruit, chef has offered up two more made-in-Canada recipes including the Jackson-Triggs Reserve Merlot and Wild Blueberry Jam.
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June 27, 2018
Are Wild Blueberries Better For You Than Cultivated Blueberries?
Packed with nutrients and a whole lot of flavour, this season’s littlest fruit now gives you more of a reason to indulge in their goodness.
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June 21, 2018
Eat blueberries for longevity
Eat blueberries for longevity
Bakers Journal interviewed biologist Dr. Wilhemina “Willy” Kalt after her appearance on the popular American television program, The Today Show.A study, led by Dr. Kalt of Kentville University in Nova Scotia, indicated that the blue pigmentation found in the skin of wild blueberry contains a high content of anthocyanin, which is a compound that kills the free radicals in the human body. -
June 19, 2018
Nine Places to Eat Indigenous Cuisine Across Canada
Founded as an Indigenous-owned co-operative, this north-end complex houses a supermarket, an arts store (with artisans often working on-site) and a casual lunch and brunch space featuring Indigenous ingredients such as wild blueberries, Manitoba-caught fish and wild rice. Menu items include bannock pizza, pickerel or bison burgers, and a vegetarian “three sisters” soup with squash, beans and corn.
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May 24, 2018
Transat adds two new dishes to summer menu including wild blueberries
Chef’s Menu by Daniel Vézina: new dishes available
Since May 1, Air Transat has been offering two new dishes featuring local ingredients like wild blueberries and smoked meat, in addition to bringing back four passenger favourites and two breakfast meals.
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May 8, 2018
Mother’s Day brunch with Wild Blueberries
Planning a brunch for Mother’s Day? Why not add some blueberries to your meals. Christine Tizzard was here this morning with some great recipes.
Check out the video here: http://www.chch.com/mothers-day-brunch-3/
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April 3, 2018
Can blueberries boost your memory? A closer look at the summer fruit
This week, TODAY is exploring longevity foods with unique, health-boosting properties that may help you live longer. With plenty of fiber and different vitamins, many fresh fruits are great for you — but we’re truly wild for wild blueberries.
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November 21, 2017
Flavonoids found in wild blueberries may benefit kids’ brains, studies suggest
Upper Kingsclear, N.B. – A new study suggests consuming a flavonoid-rich wild blueberry beverage may enhance the mental skills that help children manage time, pay attention and get things done. -
November 2, 2017
Frozen Wild Blueberries featured in Oprah’s 2017 list of favourite things
Gratitude and hammocks: Oprah’s out with her favourite things
FIVE POUNDS OF FRESH BLUEBERRIES: Wild blueberries frozen and shipped in a cardboard box within 24 hours of harvest from Josh Pond Farm in Whiting, Maine, near the northeast coast. Little secret: The farm is owned by TV exec Lorne Michaels, Glassman said. $50.
