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Heavenly Cloudberries
— Peace, Love & Soup
DID YOU KNOW
Cloudberries grow wild in alpine, arctic, and tundra areas. They are not readily cultivated. In some places, only residents are allowed to transport them. Forage for them in Russia, Japan, and Alaska.
They are red and tart, becoming sweeter and golden when overripe. High in vitamin C, with a yogurty texture, they are often preserved for winter. Vikings took them on voyages to prevent scurvy. Now Scandinavians use cloudberries in liqueurs and atop pancakes.
Cloudberries, like their salmonberry cousins, are a staple in First Nations’ diets. Stories teach children to leave some for late pickers and to give back to the earth for future years.
It can take 7 years for plants to fruit. They need both a male and female plant…
