Maine Blueberries: They’re Wild!, Wiscasset, Maine, United States
See for yourself what sets the Maine wild blueberry apart from the rest! This iconic indigenous superfood has a 10,000+ year history in the region we now call Maine and we want to help you discover it! Join Catherine Broihier, a nutrition advisor for the Wild Blueberry Association of North America, for an unforgettable journey through the history, unique qualities, and impact of Maine wild blueberries – with plenty of samples, of course! After your class, stop into the Tasting Room (just next door) for a full pour of a Maine beer, wine, cider, kombucha, mead, cocktail or soda of your choice.
Description & Instructions When Visiting Wiscasset, Maine, United States
See for yourself what sets the Maine wild blueberry apart from the rest! This iconic indigenous superfood has a 10,000+ year history in the region we now call Maine and we want to help you discover it! Join Catherine Broihier, a nutrition advisor for the Wild Blueberry Association of North America, for an unforgettable journey through the history, unique qualities, and impact of Maine wild blueberries – with plenty of samples, of course! After your class, stop into the Tasting Room (just next door) for a full pour of a Maine beer, wine, cider, kombucha, mead, cocktail or soda of your choice.
Discover the difference between the original Maine wild blueberry and hybridized “grocery store” blueberries through a guided tasting experience showcasing a variety of blueberry products made by Mainers.
The iconic wild blueberry’s 10,000-year history as the indigenous superfood of Maine is an age-old story packed with flavor – we’ll leave you in good taste as you see for yourself what sets the Maine wild blueberry apart from the rest! This interactive class is held in our brand-new Learning Center and is taught by Catherine Broihier MS, RD, LD, a Nutrition Advisor, Wild Blueberry Association of North America.
In addition to learning about Maine’s wild blueberry industry, you will have the opportunity to sample a wide variety of wild blueberry products made by Maine producers throughout the class.
Additionally, your ticket includes a drink of your choosing in the Tasting Room immediately following the class.
Stop At:
• Maine Tasting Center, 506 Old Bath Rd, Wiscasset, ME 04578-4663
Sample Menu
• Welcome Snack – Maine wild blueberry chocolate & wild blueberry iced tea
• Wild vs. Cultivated – Taste comparison between Maine wild blueberries and cultivated blueberries
• Savory Applications – Grain salad feature oat groats and dried wild blueberries
• Blueberries & Bees – Blueberry blossom honey with grissini
• With Bubbles – Blueberry sparkling wine with a chevre and blueberry jam crostini
• Ice Cream! – Blueberry soda ice cream floats
Duration: 2 hours
Starts: Wiscasset, United States
Trip Category: Food, Wine & Nightlife >> Cooking Classes
