BUYING BLUEBERRIES

Buying blueberries can be difficult if you are not sure what to look for. Here are a couple of friendly pointers to help you select the freshest berries.

Find containers of berries that look plump, firm, and dry.

Try to find a container that does not have a bunch of leaves and stems attached.

Blueberries should be dark in color, if you see lots of reddish looking berries, move on.

Also leave containers that have juice stains, it may indicate that some of the berries got crushed or are over ripe and possibly moldy.

Once you get them home just store them in the refrigerator until you are ready to use them.

Rinse them off with cold water and an organic cleaner if you wish just before using.

Blueberries should be fresh for up to about 10 days in the refrigerator.