Not all superheroes wear capes – some are tiny, blue and pack an almighty punch! National Superhero Day, celebrated annually on April 28th, is a day dedicated to celebrating heroes – both real and fictional. Originally created by Marvel Comics in 1999 as an ode to fictional heroes, the popularity of the idea caught on quickly, and soon enough National Superhero Day became about honoring those who help fight crime...
Easter doesn’t need to be all chocolate, all the time: BC blueberries are decadent enough for even the sweetest tooth Easter is fast approaching – and with it an overabundance of chocolate. Don’t get us wrong: we have nothing against chocolate. Indeed, fresh BC blueberries dipped in chocolate have to be one of life’s greatest pleasures. But too much chocolate can be too much of a good thing. This Easter...
March is officially Nutrition Month – even more reason to enjoy delicious BC blueberries March is officially Nutrition Month… we’re just checking in to see how that’s been going for you? The good news is that while March might be the officially designated month for focusing on your nutrition, the truth is that if you’re eating BC blueberries regularly, you’re already a step ahead in terms of boosting your nutrition...
International Pi Day is March 14th: we’ll be celebrating with BC blueberry pie (naturally) What Is Pi Day? Observed annually on March 14th, International Pi Day was founded in 1988 by Larry Shaw, an employee of the San Francisco, California science museum the Exploratorium, as a way to celebrate the famous mathematical constant π (pi). Why is this date significant? Because the 3/14 month/day format of March 14th mimics the...
February is Heart & Stroke Awareness Month, and BC Blueberries knows exactly what to do about it Valentine’s Day comes and goes. As do some Valentines, if we’re being honest. The one thing that remains constant, though, seeing you through heartache, heartbreak, and heart happiness, is your own heart’s resilience and strength. Which is why this February – the official month of love but also Heart & Stroke Awareness Month...
BC Blueberry Council and Wines of British Columbia combine efforts for delicious results In a celebration of BC’s agricultural bounty, the BC Blueberry Council has teamed up with Wines of British Columbia to showcase a carefully curated selection of BC blueberry recipes paired with BC wines. The campaign which will run during February and March of 2023, aims to champion local BC blueberries and BC wine. A highlight of the...
Which BC blueberry pancake recipe will you choose to celebrate National Blueberry Pancake Day? January 28th is hands down our favourite breakfast date of the year. Why so? Because it’s National Blueberry Pancake Day! And while we don’t ever need an excuse to whip up a batch of blueberry pancakes, doing so on this official day celebrating the breakfast food of angels, makes them taste all the sweeter. What’s more...
A compilation of BC Blueberry news highlights from 2022 2022 was a busy year over the airwaves for the BC Blueberry Council. To make sure you didn’t miss the biggest news, we’ve put together a list of the top stories featuring our very own BC Blueberries. If your favourite blueberry news story didn’t make the list, share the link on socials and tag @bcblueberries in your post. January & February...
Which is the most superior of all the pies and why is it BC blueberry pie? “Yes please; blueberry pie for me, thank you!” Says everyone always. Given how loved blueberry pie is – and pie in general if we’re being fair – it’s little wonder that pie lovers the world over have come up with not one, not two, but three days to celebrate this concoction of buttery crust...
The small but mighty frozen BC blueberry is the perfect winter sports snack pairing. As any snow sports fanatic can attest, the cold can really take it out of you. This is why it's so important to fuel up properly before, during and after your winter sporting endeavours. With BC blueberries, you're not only fuelling up with something sweet, delicious, and healthy, you're also taking your sport snacking to all...
'Tis the season for berry good holiday treats from BC Blueberries. With the holiday season upon us you're probably in full planning mode. Some of us will be throwing parties, some will be hosting family (by the dozens!), and some of us are just planning to go into hiding until the cold seeps out of our bones. Whichever of these three is your go-to mode for the holidays—party, planning, or...
BC Blueberries are a diabetes superfood. Since November is Diabetes Awareness Month, over the next few weeks we challenge you to learn about the benefits of healthier foods and choose BLUE in support of diabetes prevention and awareness. In 2019, one in three Canadians had been diagnosed with diabetes or pre-diabetes (Diabetes Canada, 2019). Diabetes is still one of the leading causes of death in Canada, and other diseases on...