Blueberry and Raspberries Take Center Stage

LEWISTON, NY (07/25/2008)(readMedia)-- Just as summer seems to be hitting the mid way point we have two new reasons to take the family out to your local farm market to experience the mid summer treats of blueberries and raspberries. The traditional fall favorites from the fruit family are still developing under the warm New York summer days. This is a great opportunity to introduce yourself and your family to perhaps a new treat. Your local berry farmer has been growing and preparing for you to come taste the many new flavors of his berry crops. When you visit or call on your local market ask them to show you the colorful mid summer treats of both bluebarry and raspberry.

Blueberries and raspberries are not only great tasting and colorful but extremely high in nutrional value. Each one is high in vitamins A, C, E and folic acid. They also are a tremendous source of potasisium for your diet. Research has also shown these summer treats to be high in antioxidants which offer great disease fighting qualities. A word or advice however do not spoil the fun for the kids and tell them these summer miracles are actually good for them! Let them first fall in love with the fun of picking and eating out of their hands these summer delights.

Treat yourself and your family to the fun of visiting your local farm market. Berries are at their best when picked and consumed in a short interval of time. I can think of no better way to guarantee freshness than to experience the fun of selecting your own berries directly off of the bush or picking up some fresh picked that very day at your local market. It is so easy to find a market near you. Simply click onto www.nysbga.org and go to the sidebar "Find a Farm". Then scroll on down to your county and find your local farm market.

While at the market ask for tips on preserving,serving and fun new ways to enjoy summer's little gems. Now like all good things they do not last forever, so make it a point to experience another of New York's summer treats. The berries of New York are here now for you to enjoy, so get moving before time and other hungry neighbors gobble them all up!