"Discover New and Fun Ways to Cook with Berries! Farmstand Favorites: Berries highlights one of the most recognizable fruits from local farmers markets--berries. From tart and plump cranberries to sweet and juicy blueberries, berries are one of the most healthful and versatile fruits, and with over 75 easy-to-prepare recipes, you will find delicious and simple ways to enjoy berries year-round. You will also learn about the many health benefits of berries, various types of berries, and tips for storing and preserving. Featuring tasty and stress-free recipes, including a few all-American favorites, such as: Strawberry-Blueberry Muffins Currant Sweet Biscuits Ginger-Carrot Salad with Cranberries Roast Turkey with Honey Cranberry Relish Currant Fritters Raspberry Punch Watermelon Blueberry Banana Split Blackberry Pudding Strawberry Preserves With a trip to the farmers market and Farmstand Favorites: Berries, you can reap the benefits of a local product that, produced without artificial additives, provides healthful nutrients and a connection to the earth and your community. Buy Local and Support Your Local Farmer and Farmers Markets The Farmstand Favorites Series was created to encourage buying local and buying fresh. More than ever, we strive for a better understanding of where our food comes from, and for many of us this means shopping at a farmers market or farmstand. By supporting your local farmers and producers, you are also supporting a livelihood which is vital for a healthy, sustainable future"--

"Today, more and more Americans are making their decisions about what to eat based on knowledge of their food's source. This means many individuals will be choosing to eat local fruits and vegetables, grown free of hormones and pesticides. In the summer, trips to the farmer's market yield many fresh, juicy berries. Farmstand Favorites: Berriesis part of a new series designed to be sold at farmers markets and farmstands, encouraging readers to buy locally and eat healthfully. This book features over 75 healthy, easy-to-prepare berry recipes including all-American favorites such as blueberry pie, strawberry jam, and raspberry tart. Farmstand Favorites: Berries includes information on a variety of berries, where they are grown, and the best times and places to look for specific varieties. The book also provides information on local farming and farmstand organizations"--