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Sara is an architectural designer turned work-at-home Mom. She lives in New Jersey by way of New England and New York, with her husband and 3 kids under 8. She loves design, being creative, and spending time with family and friends. She loves checking out local businesses and eats and being apart of the local farm to table community. Continue Reading
Spring and Easter Recipes Collection – We have gathered a list of Spring and Easter-themed recipes on Life’s Little Sweets, including cupcakes, candy, snacks, and more!
These Fresh Spring Rolls have vermicelli, cooked shrimp, carrots, cucumber, basil, mint, & cilantro all wrapped up in a rice wrapper. They are delicious when dipped in our easy peanut sauce recipe, plum sauce, or your favorite dipping sauce.
Whether you’re looking for warm soup recipes for the change of seasons, or comfort food to keep you company during the refreshing days of spring, you’ll find plenty of food inspiration here!
Nettle Pesto has foraged, wild, stinging nettles (Urtica dioica), fresh garlic, extra virgin olive oil, Parmesan cheese (or substitute vegan Parmesan cheese, if vegan), Kosher salt, and fresh ground black pepper. It's vibrant, vegetal, and loaded with vitamins and minerals. Try this Nettle Pesto on your favorite pasta, on toast and it's a great sauce to go with chicken, fish, meat, or vegetables.
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Blueberry Recipes Collection - We have gathered several blueberry recipes from the blog to give you blueberry recipe inspiration for the blueberry season! I also talk about when Blueberry Season is for New Hampshire and New Jersey as well as different varieties available. Happy Blueberry eating!
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Hi Everyone, have you tasted this season's fresh blueberries?
Few food ingredients represent Summer more than a bowl full of fresh blueberries warmed by the sun.
We just went blueberry picking yesterday, at Solebury Orchards in Solebury, PA and they are so plump and delicious.
Yes, there's nothing like fresh blueberries.
In search of blueberry recipe inspiration, I was looking at all the blueberry recipes that I have previously shared on the blog and decided to do a recipe/list collection to provide you with inspiration too!
In New Jersey, blueberry season begins in late June, it goes into late July and can run into August, depending on the weather.
In New Hampshire, blueberry season lasts 6-8 weeks. Blueberry picking starts after July 4th. Peak season is the end of July to the beginning of August.
There are low bush and high bush blueberries. Low bush blueberry varieties are below 1 ½' high. 'Top Hat' and 'Ruby Carpet' are some varieties. (zones 3-7)
Maine is famous for their low bush blueberries, as quoted from Wikipedia:
angustifolium. It's also referred to as the “lowbush blueberry” but best known as the wild blueberry. ... These tasty little gems, known for their exceptionally sweet flavor, are native to Maine.
High bush blueberry cultivars include: Bluecrop, Bluegold, Blueray, Duke, Elliot, Hardyblue, Jersey, Legacy, Patriot, Rubel.
I would love to grow my own blueberries in my garden at some point. They grow very well in New Jersey and there are many blueberry farms here. Already, after making this list, I have a ton of recipe ideas to act on, I would love to hear your suggestions too! Here are a few ideas off the top of my head:
Have you tried any of these recipes below? Please let me know in the comments below and be sure to tag #lifeslittlesweets @lifeslittlesweets on social media (Instagram).
Here is a list of blueberry recipes for your blueberry recipe inspiration. From cheesecakes, to smoothies, to breakfast recipes, we have options to give you ideas for blueberry season and beyond.
This Blueberry Cobbler has fresh, ripe blueberries with a crisp, biscuit on top. It’s spiced with a secret ingredient to bring out the flavor of those blueberries. It’s wonderful on it’s own or served with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream!
This Blueberry Galette recipe is a great dessert to showcase seasonal, fresh blueberries (you can use frozen out of season too!) encased in a homemade, flakey pie pastry dough. It goes perfectly with a large scoop of vanilla ice cream!
These Raspberry Blueberry Oatmeal Cookies are the perfect breakfast cookie. They incorporate your favorite seasonal berries in a delicious oatmeal cookie! (makes about 30-36 cookies)
This One-Pan Blueberry Lemon Crumble No Bake Cheesecake is made with Mascarpone cheese for a decadent and delicious dessert with fresh blueberries and tart, lemon curd. Enjoy this zesty and flavorful, one-pan dessert for your next gathering! Top this with some Vanilla Whipped Cream!
This Mixed Summer Berry Trifle recipe is a delightful, showstopping and delicious dessert that is “no-bake”, making it perfect for those warm weather events and gatherings. It has two layers of angel food cake, sweet vanilla-lemon cream cheese, vanilla pudding, mixed berries and topped with cool whip and more mixed berries! You can make it ahead and add the toppings right before serving!
This Easy Breakfast Mug Cake is made with Kodiak Cakes Energy Packed Flapjack and Waffle Mix and topped with raspberries, blackberries, strawberries and blueberries. This is an easy, tasty and satisfying breakfast hack. #ad
This No Bake Blueberry Lemon Crumble Cheesecake is delicious, zesty and filled with fresh blueberries! Top it off with some Vanilla Whipped Cream for a perfect no bake, Summer dessert!
This Healthy Breakfast Yogurt Parfait is easy to whip up and uses only three ingredients to make your morning routine super easy and lip smacking. (vegan) (Photo Credit: Kiipfit for Life's Little Sweets)
I’m giving you my favorite tips for enhancing your productivity for working at home and a tasty & refreshing Sangria Mocktail you can enjoy!
Hey Everyone! How is your Summer going? I am trying to involve as much fresh fruit and no-hassle desserts in my Summer as possible. I want to tell you about this No Bake Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake that I contributed to the SoFabFood blog this month. Read on to hear more!
Hey Everyone! How is your end of your Summer going? I am still trying to involve as much fresh fruit and more smoothies in my Summer as possible. I want to tell you about this Red, White, and Blue Frozen Fruit Smoothie that I contributed to the SoFabFood blog this month. Read on to hear more!
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