Blueberries are also known as bilberries or whortleberries. They are bluish black with a silvery wax coating and have a mild, sweet flavour. Blueberries are a source of vitamin E, a well-known antioxidant.
Blueberries originated in North America. Early Native Americans already greatly appreciated their delicious flavour. They even used the plant’s roots, to make a strong aromatic, medicinal tea. Blueberries are available all the year round.
Blueberries are a real food lover’s treat. Their delicious refreshing flavour makes them ideal for use in muffins, pancakes, cakes and flans or with yoghurt or cottage cheese. They also taste wonderful combined with cheese or thinly sliced meat or chicken in a salad. That is, if you still have any left to use in a salad; they are so irresistible that you may well find you have eaten the whole lot before you start preparing your meal.
When buying blueberries, make sure they feel firm and look dewy. Blueberries are vulnerable, so handle them carefully and don't rinse them until you are about to serve them. Until that time, store them unrinsed in your refrigerator, preferably spread out on a plate. Blueberries can be kept for a few months in a deep freeze.
Blueberries are not only delicious but also extremely good for you! They contain anthocyanin, which gives them their blue colour and is good for your cardiovascular system. Blueberries also have a positive effect on the circulation in your blood vessels.
Who doesn't love strawberries? There are many different strawberry varieties. Depending on the type, strawberries vary in colour and shape from bright red to burgundy, and from conical to oval. Strawberries have a sweet, full flavour and can be perfectly combined with other soft fruit such as blueberries, blackberries, raspberries and red currants.
Blueberries are also known as bilberries or whortleberries. They are bluish black with a silvery wax coating and have a mild, sweet flavour. Blueberries are a source of vitamin E, a well-known antioxidant.
Blackberries are juicy and bursting with minerals. The mildly sweet fruits with their characteristic aroma are made up of lots of tiny drupelets. They grow on dense, thorny bushes. The larger the blackberries, the better they taste. Blackberries can be eaten as they are or in (fruit) salads, cakes and milkshakes. They are also ideal for decorating a dollop of whipped cream on top of ice-cream.
Raspberries have a unique flavour characterised by a velvety aroma. These fruity gems are delicious eaten fresh, and have the added advantage that they are also very good for you. But you can of course also use them in hot or cold sauces and in desserts. Start experimenting and you'll be amazed by the many different ways in which raspberries can be used!
Red currants are gleaming little gems. Their bright red colour is a joy for the eyes, which is why they are often used to add a colourful touch to the most delicious dishes. Red currants have a refreshing flavour and taste great eaten pure as little vitamin bombs. They are a real delicacy combined with a little sugar and cream.
Bob knows all about every type of fruit. He thinks it’s a pity so many people know so little about fruit, about the good it can do for you besides tasting great, or about how it can be used in surprising ways.