Pick Blueberries Day

july 14
PicK BlueberrieS DaY

I guess there are some orchards or farms that will actually let you come over and let you pick fresh blueberries. I think kids would really enjoy seeing where their food comes from. Or better yet plant a blueberry plant and pick them from your own garden. I am not sure around my area where they let us pick them so I have no problem just picking them up from the store because the plant in our garden has gone a little uncared for :( haha oops.

So since we wont actually be picking blueberries we are going to make blueberry banana bread.



BLUEBERRY BANANA BREAD
WHAT YOU NEED
2 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 medium ripe bananas, mashed
1 cup fresh blueberries

1. In a bowl combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together shortening and sugar. Add egss and vanilla and mix well.
3. Beat in bananas.
4. Gradually add dry ingredients, beating just until combined. (I usually add a 3rd of the dry ingredients at a time.)
5. Fold in blueberries.
6. Pour into 3 greased 5-3/4in x 3in x 2in loaf pans.
7. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan and cooling on wire rack.

(I will post pictures soon)