If you don’t have at least a few friends with unusual dietary restrictions, I say you need more friends. Every time I have people over for a meal, I take a running tally of their food preferences and intolerances. I think it’s fun! I love cooking for people with food allergies. I love showing them that they can eat delicious food, with only small modifications. My dream is to gain a client that follows an extreme diet. I once cooked for a gluten free, dairy-free family that wanted the option to add dairy to the meal for some of the family members. I had such a blast coming up with their meal plans. I think when you love food, the world is your oyster and everything sounds good all the time. But with a little restriction, it’s easier to make decisions. The creativity soars when a narrow focus is applied---at least for me anyway.
So, these blueberries. I made a giant jar of tea infused blueberries. You can serve them with sliced pork tenderloin. You can muddle them into a cocktail with a splash of gin or vodka. Or, over ice cream for dessert. My favorite way to eat them is muddled with sparkling water and a squeeze of lime and agave nectar.
These berries love to be invited to brunch. They will swim in a bowl of yogurt, or happily pile on pancakes and waffles. They consider being baked into French toast of the highest honor. There are not many places you can’t take these berries. Such social little things, they are.
You’re not limited to hibiscus tea. It just happens to be my favorite lately. Try out green tea, rooibos tea, even Earl Grey tea. Ooh---Earl Grey + plums? Someone get on that, stat!
Let's say you made a chocolate pound cake and wanted to serve these blueberries on top. (Blueberries and chocolate are secret best friends). What if you found out a gluten free-er was coming at the last minute? Easy! Just serve the berries over chocolate ice cream with whipped cream. Usually, this berry sundae steals the show and even the people with chocolate cake on their plate want a mini sundae, too. If you ask for two desserts in my house, consider yourself on my list of favorite people for life.
Fresh blueberries infused with hibiscus tea. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.Tea Infused Blueberries {so many uses!}
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 23Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 0mgCarbohydrates: 6gFiber: 1gSugar: 4gProtein: 0g
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says
Oh man! This is so brilliant...I want these in everything!
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says
"If you don’t have at least a few friends with unusual dietary restrictions, I say you need more friends. " made me laugh...but you speak TROOF!
I am totally obsessed with this idea!! I also must agree that blueberries and chocolate are secret best friends! Pinned!
Kim (Feed Me, Seymour) says
This is fantastic! I do love the versatility and the flavors seem out of this world. I'm constantly impressed at the next new thing you give us. :)
Becca @ Crumbs and Chaos says
Save some blueberries for me, I'm coming to your next dinner party ;)
Christie - Food Done Light says
What a great idea. I adore blueberries. Steeping them in tea is brilliant.
Erin | The Law Student's Wife says
Reason number 65-million I want to come hang out at your house ALL THE TIME!
Sues says
Wow, I totally need to keep a jar of these in my fridge. They would definitely jazz up any dish :)
Julia says
These would be so good on pancakes. Or in a fancy grilled cheese-ooh!!
Ali | Gimme Some Oven says
Wow - great idea! I never would have thought of this, but I can see how these would be fun in so many dishes/drinks!
Erika says
Great idea! I need to make my way to your house. No fancy diet here, just fried chicken will do. :)
Christina Lane says
Fried food is my specialty, Erika! You know this :)