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WIAW: The Blueberry Edition

July 10, 2013 by Meghan 68 Comments

I’ve decided I’m not going to follow the traditional What I Ate Wednesday format today.

Again.

I know, I know, I’m becoming a diva or maybe I’ve always been one. I guess this means not only am I a City Hippy, not to be confused with your average Country Hippy, but I’m also a Diva, and I might have multiple personalities. Just saying.

Things have been so crazy lately with all my social outings (I know how to rage) that I don’t actually have pictures, much less remember every morsel I ingested in a single day. Forgive me, I have committed a food blogger crime. Hangs head in shame.

Hopefully our lovely hostess, Ms. Jenn, will grant me a reprieve, especially since I plan to talk about one of her latest obsessions, blueberries.

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I’ve been slightly blueberry crazed since I saw a great deal at Nature’s Bin, my little mom and pop grocery store. It was a two for five sale, and I don’t mean those little baby boxes either. I mean the big guns, so I bought two quarts Saturday morning. Then I went back on Sunday and bought eight more. Yes, that’s $25 worth of blueberries, which would have normally cost me at least $50. That’s half off people, and I am good with numbers. Thanks for noticing. I can do percentages as well, but beyond that, you’ll have to find yourself a different mathematician.

Enough about digits, let’s get to the berries.

Since I’m currently on a freezing frenzy, I froze the majority of my blueberries; some whole and others I blended and made into ice cubes, perfect for tossing into a wintertime smoothie (Thanks Judi; this was a great idea).   

Freezing the Blueberries Collage

I didn’t freeze all my blueberries though because I still need to hit my fruit quota every week, and by quota, I mean insatiable cravings.

I made a summertime smoothie with frozen bananas, a little OJ, and some extra fairy dust (just seeing if you’re still paying attention, not that I wouldn’t try fairy dust if you could find some, and especially if it tasted like fruit).

Blueberry Banana Smoothie

I feel like the one berry is mooning us. Anybody else?

I also decided to make a quick and easy Blueberry Sauce, which thanks to google was a snap to find. I used the ingredients in this recipe, although I went my own way when it came to the exact amount of said ingredients. Some days (i.e. most days) I just don’t feel like measuring. I’d much rather taste and decide, which is why I suck at posting actual recipes and much rather prefer telling you what I used and how I used it.

Blueberry Sauce

Since blueberry pancakes are one of the Hubby’s favorites, and I have no qualms with pouring fruit sauce on more fruit, we made hotcakes. They were damn good.

Blueberry Pancakes with Blueberry Sauce

In the interest of full disclosure, I added a little powdered sugar post picture, an even bigger devil than the regular white sugared devil. No regrets. I also topped it with some toasted nuts because nuts make everything better (I do mean it like that), and I prefer a little crunch when I bite (again, I do mean it like that).

Blueberry Pancakes

The pancakes were great, but I had a little blueberry sauce leftover and rather than pour it down the drain, I decided to save it for something else. That something else became pretty apparent when I opened the fridge last night and found some Lemon Zest cheese, a farmers market find, and realized I had Granola Bread, just waiting to be devoured.

Lemon Zest and Blueberries

If there is something I love almost as much as my precious fruit, it might have to be cheese, and we all know how much I adore me some grilled cheese. If you don’t, do yourself a favor and read this post, which is some of my finest work. It’s also mostly instrumental.

Blueberry Lemon Zest Grilled Cheese

Sometimes you decide what to make, and sometimes the ingredients choose you. Obviously, a Blueberry Lemon Zest grilled cheese falls into the latter category. It also falls into the Strange, But Good category, so Laura I will be seeing you and the twins come Friday. I expect an extravagant welcome, perhaps even a natural and biodegradable red carpet. After all, I am a Diva.

Strange But Good

What summer fruit have you been fancying lately? What’s the strangest way you’ve eaten it? Do tell.

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Comments

  1. Christine@ Apple of My Eye says

    July 10, 2013 at 7:27 AM

    Literally salivating over all of your creative pictures of how you’re using them! Those pancakes and ESPECIALLY that grilled cheese are calling my name! Please mail me a couple ;).

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      July 16, 2013 at 7:49 PM

      I would absolutely mail you some, except I don’t think they’d stay fresh long enough. You will just have to make some and then enjoy.

      Reply
  2. Jessie says

    July 10, 2013 at 7:35 AM

    I’m quite surprised your skin color hasn’t started turning into one big blueberry. For some reason this post makes me think of Charlie & the chocolate factory, Ha!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      July 16, 2013 at 7:50 PM

      Ha, I probably am turning a little blue from mass blueberry consumption. That’s ok, I’m loving it.

      Reply
  3. Fran@BCDC says

    July 10, 2013 at 7:36 AM

    Lemon zest cheese?!?!? Yum. That grilled cheese looks delicious!! You can be a city hippy or a diva or what ever you’d like, Meghan. You are a champ regardless! Happy WIAW!!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      July 16, 2013 at 7:53 PM

      Yep, lemon zest. I found it at the farmers market, and it was sooooo good.

      Reply
  4. Liz @ I Heart Vegetables says

    July 10, 2013 at 7:50 AM

    Yum!! I love blueberries 🙂 I haven’t had them with a savory combo like cheese before though!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      July 16, 2013 at 9:49 PM

      You should try it. Blueberries with lemon zest cheese is a great pairing.

      Reply
  5. Stacey Belasic says

    July 10, 2013 at 8:52 AM

    That grilled cheese looks so good! OH and are your blueberries in a heart shaped bowl?! 🙂

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      July 16, 2013 at 9:51 PM

      Yes, I put my blueberries in a heart shaped bowl. I’m impressed you noticed.

      Reply
  6. chelcie @ chelcie's food files says

    July 10, 2013 at 9:00 AM

    that blueberry grilled cheese looks amazing!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      July 16, 2013 at 9:51 PM

      Thanks; it was fabulous.

      Reply
  7. Hannah @ Sprints & Scones says

    July 10, 2013 at 9:03 AM

    That grilled cheese looks incredible. If I hadn’t just eaten breakfast, I’d be in my kitchen replicating it right now!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      July 16, 2013 at 9:53 PM

      You’ll have to try it sometime. Totally worth it.

      Reply
  8. Eating 4 Balance says

    July 10, 2013 at 9:10 AM

    That blueberry sauce looks amazing! I’m going to have to give it a go maybe replacing the sugar with honey since that’s what we usually have around the house. Perkins always has this delicious-looking berry sauce that I would occasionally try on my pancakes (I’m a traditionalist and always went for the plain maple… but I sometimes snuck a pour on the side of my plate just to “test” with my spoon 😉 ).

    As for strange, I’ve never tried this, but I’ve wanted to: blueberry bbq sauce. I think it would be amazing topped on a steak or grilled chicken (or on crispy tofu or roasted sweet potatoes for the meatless).

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      July 16, 2013 at 9:54 PM

      I’ve heard of blueberry barbecue sauce and think it sounds fantastic. Maybe with some Lime Zest.
      I think the honey would be a good substitute. You might need to tweak the cornstarch though as a result.

      Reply
  9. Jess @ JessieBear What Will You Wear says

    July 10, 2013 at 10:34 AM

    Feck. Literally sitting in a puddle of my own drool. God damn you know how to use your blueberries, woman.

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      July 16, 2013 at 9:54 PM

      Why thank you. Thank you very much.

      Reply
  10. Kathy @ FoodWineThyme says

    July 10, 2013 at 10:47 AM

    Love blueberries and all the creative ways you have used them. I’m going to make the blueberry grilled cheese for my daughter. What an awesome and beautiful creation

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      July 16, 2013 at 9:55 PM

      I hope you try it and I really hope your daughter likes it, although what’s not to like. Thanks for stopping by.

      Reply
  11. Alex @ Brain, Body, Becuase says

    July 10, 2013 at 11:18 AM

    I definitely dropped the F bomb a few times when I saw that grilled cheese. SWEET BABY JESUS I CAN’T EVEN BEGIN

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      July 16, 2013 at 9:55 PM

      Your F bombs are music to my ears.

      Reply
  12. Brittany says

    July 10, 2013 at 11:50 AM

    I AM ALLLL OVER blueberries right now too. I always love them, but summer time my consumption almost doubles. Ok for real…your recipes make me want to turn my back on my vegan ways..that grilled cheese sounds UNREAL!! SO FREAKING YUM!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      July 17, 2013 at 5:54 AM

      Cheese and eggs are the main reasons I’m not a vegan. Blueberries on the other hand are vegan and just plain delicious.

      Reply
  13. Holly @ EatGreatBEGreat says

    July 10, 2013 at 11:54 AM

    Oh how I love blueberries! I just went blueberry picking at my parents’ house last weekend. My dad has a few bushes and they were sooo good!

    I don’t know what to say about that grilled cheese other than holy yum!!! That is the most brilliant thing ever!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      July 20, 2013 at 8:55 PM

      You went blueberry picking!! Ah, I am so jealous. I would love to do that.
      You need to take some of the fruits of your labor and make this grilled cheese sandwich. You won’t be disappointed.

      Reply
  14. Kaitlin says

    July 10, 2013 at 12:41 PM

    Wow, there are so many fabulous ways to use blueberries! I’m a huge fan of freezing them and putting them in my yogurt, but I never thought about a grilled sandwich! That’s totally happening soon.

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      July 20, 2013 at 8:56 PM

      I think should absolutely do it.
      Thanks for stopping and saying hello.

      Reply
  15. MassachusEATS says

    July 10, 2013 at 12:51 PM

    Looky all those blueberries! Jealous!! 😉

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      July 20, 2013 at 8:57 PM

      Thanks. I’m a big fan of blueberries.

      Reply
  16. kirsten@FarmFreshFeasts says

    July 10, 2013 at 1:01 PM

    You’re so right–sometimes the ingredients choose you. Stealing that, with proper attribution of course.

    I’ll take a blueberry sauce and lemon zest grilled cheese sandwich.

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      July 20, 2013 at 8:58 PM

      I would make you whatever sandwich you want, any day of the week you want it. Scratch that, I don’t do Mondays, but any other day is fine.

      Reply
  17. Rebecca says

    July 10, 2013 at 1:15 PM

    What kind of cheese did you use for the grilled cheese? I MUST try this sandwich.

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      July 20, 2013 at 8:58 PM

      Lemon Zest cheese. I scored it at the farmers market, and it was amazing.

      Reply
  18. Leigha says

    July 10, 2013 at 1:44 PM

    Oh my gosh SO MUCH BLUEBERRY. I need to go buy some!!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      July 20, 2013 at 8:58 PM

      Do it!

      Reply
  19. Nikki @ The Road to Less Cake says

    July 10, 2013 at 1:46 PM

    So much blueberry goodness. I love them on pancakes with lots and lots of maple syrup.

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      July 20, 2013 at 8:59 PM

      Yes, blueberries on pancakes with syrup is heavenly. Mmmm, and now I’m hungry.

      Reply
  20. Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says

    July 10, 2013 at 3:12 PM

    When I saw the “teaser” for the sandwich I thought “I hope she links this deliciousness to #strangebutgood.” And you were ahead for me. Must locate some of that lemon cheesy goodness!

    P.S. Doesn’t iHerb carry fairy dust? 😉

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      July 20, 2013 at 9:00 PM

      I don’t know, but I’m going to check. Bonus points for catching that. 😉

      Reply
  21. Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says

    July 10, 2013 at 5:43 PM

    Oh. My. Gosh.!! Blueberries on a grilled cheese? That is genius! I cannot wait to try that :).

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      July 20, 2013 at 9:00 PM

      Yes, yes, yes! I want you to try it and then tell me how much you loved it.

      Reply
  22. Michelle @ Eat Move Balance says

    July 10, 2013 at 6:19 PM

    I think the pairing of lemon zest cheese and blueberries in a grilled sandwich is GENIUS. That looks and sounds fantastic!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      July 20, 2013 at 9:00 PM

      Thanks Michelle. I was pretty stoked about it myself.

      Reply
  23. Liz says

    July 10, 2013 at 10:33 PM

    Dying over your indecent blueberry with his blue cheeks showing. So funny!! And the grilled cheese, I say definitely sent to you by a higher power (which could be one of your personalities…). I am also having a blueberry affair. Mine sprinkle cantelope in a breakfast fruit bowl or just jump into my mouth at random moments in my day (yes, I meant it like that).

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      July 20, 2013 at 9:01 PM

      Finally, somebody else caught the naughty blueberry reference, and of course it had to be you Liz!

      Reply
  24. Sarah Pie says

    July 10, 2013 at 10:48 PM

    If I send your diva self a tiara (or whatever it is divas wear) can I get a few of those grilled cheeses in the mail? I wouldn’t say no to a side of fairy dust either 😉

    Great work with those budget berries and an extra gold star for saving some for later!!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      July 20, 2013 at 10:07 PM

      Yes ma’am. You send me a tiara, I’ll give you anything.

      Reply
  25. Luv What You Do says

    July 10, 2013 at 11:16 PM

    Mmmm I love all the blueberry love! I am still so jet lagged that I forgot it was Wednesday but I did have some blueberries today too : )

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      July 20, 2013 at 10:08 PM

      Yeah, blueberries for everyone.

      Reply
  26. Lauren says

    July 10, 2013 at 11:29 PM

    wow that sandwich looks amazing! I haven’t had too much strange but good lately. I don’t know what’s wrong with me!? I better get back to it! 🙂

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      July 20, 2013 at 10:09 PM

      Thanks. The sandwich was delicious and Strange But Good is always a winner. I appreciate you stopping by and saying hello.

      Reply
  27. Khushboo says

    July 11, 2013 at 4:27 AM

    OH YES- when berries are on sale, you DON’T let the offer slide ;)! I’ve been all over blueberries and strawberries lately..especially with Greek yogurt and nuts, and yes the latter does make everything better! That toastie needs a post of its own – wow!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      July 20, 2013 at 10:10 PM

      Gotta love summertime fruit. I’m getting excited for peaches; they are right around the corner.

      Reply
  28. Olivia @ Liv Lives Life says

    July 11, 2013 at 1:26 PM

    Oh my goodness gracious. I just ate lunch, but I’m suddenly hungry again after looking at these pictures. That blueberry sauce over hotcakes looks just divine, and the grilled cheese sounds great, too! I love pairing fruit with cheese, so that combo doesn’t sound strange at all.

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      July 20, 2013 at 10:10 PM

      That’s what I think too. Fruit and cheese just go together.

      Reply
  29. Sydney says

    July 11, 2013 at 4:36 PM

    I have been loving blueberries all summer! I just made a blueberry mojito the other day. Yum! And the blueberry sauce you made for your pancakes sounds heavenly 🙂

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      July 20, 2013 at 10:11 PM

      Oh my word. You had me at blueberry mojito.

      Reply
  30. Fran@BCDC says

    July 12, 2013 at 8:39 AM

    Yummy, yummy again on the blueberry grilled cheese!!

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      July 20, 2013 at 10:11 PM

      Thanks Fran.

      Reply
  31. Sara says

    July 12, 2013 at 7:32 PM

    Those blueberry pics are simply stunning. LOVE them.

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      July 20, 2013 at 10:11 PM

      Thanks Sara. They were pretty tasty too.

      Reply
  32. Heather @ Kiss My Broccoli says

    July 24, 2013 at 5:56 AM

    Holy Hay-SEUSS!!! I want you to know that you have the power to make me go weak in the knees when it comes to your grilled cheese! Oh snap, I made a rhyme! Lol Lemon and blueberries is one of my favorite combos, but lemon CHEESE and blueberries? Be still my heart! And you may not have the hang of that cast iron when it comes to runny yolks, but you get the gold for cheese porn!! Omg!!

    At the beginning of summer, Whole Foods had a mega sale on blueberries and I bought a shit ton and froze them all…now I’m just waiting for the farmers’ market to get some so I can stuff my face with some fresh ones! My current fresh fruit obsession? Sweet and tart blackberries! I’ve really just been meh about them in the past, but this year they are so good…and HUGE! I had one the other day that was almost the length of my thumb! 😯

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      July 24, 2013 at 8:10 PM

      Oh yes, blackberries are a thing of beauty this time of year. I like adding those to pancakes too. Perhaps the sourness would even meld well in a grilled cheese with a sweeter soft cheese like brie or goat’s cheese.
      You come to Cleveland, and I will make you a grilled cheese of your choosing; cheese porn and all.

      Reply
  33. Yamir says

    July 28, 2013 at 8:55 AM

    I guess we are ALL trying that delicious looking blueberry grilled cheese sandwich. F***** and I’m fresh out of them. I need an emergency trip to the market hahaha. Loved it, looks great, can’t wait to know how it tastes. 😉

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      August 5, 2013 at 1:59 PM

      I hope you try it! The Hubby and I were both big fans. Then again it’s hard to go wrong with fruit and cheese. 😉

      Reply

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