June and Mulberries

 June 16th, 2023
food
Around here the Juneberries and Mulberries are ripe.

The berries are delicious, but a lot of people don't know that they're safe to eat.

I like the mulberries best when they still have a hint of red, before they get too sweet.

We've been walking over to the neighborhood tree with a stepladder every other day or so and enjoying them.

Referenced in: Juneberry Puffs

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