jamesdeluxe
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July is red raspberry season throughout the northeast, and over the past three weeks I've been picking in several locations: Central New York, the Adirondacks, and the Shawangunks. The garden-variety wild red raspberries are very small, but have an incredible fragrance and taste. However, since moving to New Jersey, I've found a variety that I still haven't managed to identify.
A Fistful of Bad Boys
Instead of plucking them one at a time, it's quicker and easier to put your container right underneath and lightly guide them in. Otherwise, most end up on the forest floor, especially if they're really ripe.
Preferred Picking Technique
They're perfectly round, and at least half again larger than the typical wild ones. While they aren't quite as sweet and flavorful straight out of the bucket, these freeze really well, and taste great in pies. If you google "red raspberries," all of the berry-related sites have extensive written descriptions, but no photos, so I have no idea which variety they are.
The Spoils From One Hour Of Picking
A Fistful of Bad Boys
Instead of plucking them one at a time, it's quicker and easier to put your container right underneath and lightly guide them in. Otherwise, most end up on the forest floor, especially if they're really ripe.
Preferred Picking Technique
They're perfectly round, and at least half again larger than the typical wild ones. While they aren't quite as sweet and flavorful straight out of the bucket, these freeze really well, and taste great in pies. If you google "red raspberries," all of the berry-related sites have extensive written descriptions, but no photos, so I have no idea which variety they are.
The Spoils From One Hour Of Picking
