Blueberries are in!

Last week, I went and picked up 25 pounds of freshly picked blueberries from a co-op in my area.  We love blueberries so much, and this year I believe the crop is tastier than ever.

My family loves them for their sweet taste……..I love them because they are so good for you.  They contain powerful antioxidants which have been determined to be a much-heralded chemical warrior against heart disease and cancer.  Blueberries actually have the HIGHEST antioxidant capacity. They also have been proven to preserve vision and slow down visual loss. So, I don’t mind at all if my family constantly is reaching in the freezer and popping those little blue miracle-workers in their mouths. In fact, that’s why I buy so many.

If you are a fan of blueberries, you might want to try this recipe.  We love it!  And by the way…..I got the recipe from my newly married daughter…………….thanks Katie!!!

BLUEBERRY DUMP CAKE

5 cups fresh or frozen blueberries

1 ½ cups sugar

1/3 cup all purpose flour

1 large can undrained crushed pineapple

1 box yellow cake mix

2 sticks melted butter

Layer in given order in 9×13 in. pan

Apply topping:  ½ cup sugar, ½ cup nuts

Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until brown

Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream……………..ENJOY!

~Kathy

Tags: Kathy, Notes & Quotes, Recreation, Summer

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