The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
BLUEBERRY PRODUCTS MADE IN GEORGIA
Sure, Georgia is the Peach State. But, did you know Georgia leads the nation in blueberry production? Fresh blueberry season has started, with berries grown in South Georgia starting to show up in Atlanta farmers markets and grocery stores. Enjoy them fresh, and try these Georgia-made products, too.
Regina’s Farm Kitchen Strawberry Blueberry Jalapeno Jam
This award-winning jam from Dunwoody farm chef Regina Nekola Hild just won a 2018 Good Food Award, given for products that are delicious, authentic and responsibly produced.
The jam’s rich purple color comes Georgia-grown strawberries and blueberries. When you open the jar, you definitely smell the jalapeno, but the combination of fruit and pepper is rich, without overpowering heat. Visit a local farmers market and you just might find Hild at her booth, giving out samples of her preserves and talking with shoppers about her products and the new flavors she’s considering. Use this jam with the tried-and-true cream cheese and crackers, or try it as a finishing
Olympus Greek Mountain Blueberry Citrus Tea
Olympus Greek Mountain Teas just won the beverage category of the 2018 Flavor of Georgia contest with their organic Greek iced tea flavored with blueberries and citrus. Several years ago, Lawrenceville residents Chappelle and Antonios Sparages had plans to run a food truck business. They started making tea for themselves, and to serve on the truck, then turned that tea into a business. Greek mountain tea traditionally is served hot, but they turned tradition on its head to meet the South’s thirst for delicious iced tea. The result is fruity and sweet, but not overly sweet. It’s totally refreshing. We tried the strawberry lemonade, too — also delicious. The tea is naturally decaffeinated, so drink all you want!
Available at Grecian Gyro in Dunwoody, Farmview Market in Madison, the Buford Highway Farmers Market and through AmazonFresh. olympusgreekteas.com. glaze for grilled chicken or pork.
$9.75 per 9.5-ounce jar. Available at the Kennesaw State University, Alpharetta and Dunwoody farmers markets or online at reginasfarmkitchen. com. Olympus Greek Mountain’s Blueberry Citrus Tea won the beverage category of the 2018 Flavor of Georgia contest.