There’s nothing quite like the refreshing taste of melon on a hot summer day. Whether you're lounging by the pool, packing a picnic, or prepping for a backyard barbecue, fresh melons are a must-have for every summer spread.

Read along to learn more about the delicious fruits we offer in-store, as well as a few of their secret health benefits! (Psst: There's even a few ideas for how we love to use them at the end!)

Summertime growing up in Nacogdoches meant one thing – the Texas Blueberry Festival. From enjoying the Kiwanis Club’s blueberry pancakes first thing in the morning, to cooking chicken and fish for the Rotary Club’s chicken and fish fry, to sunny afternoons sitting on the brick streets, sipping blueberry lemonade, and listening to live music – the Blueberry Festival has always been one of my favorite weekends of the year. In honor of the 2024 Texas Blueberry Festival on June 8th, we’re highlighting some quick and easy beginner recipes as well as recipes for our more seasoned chefs.

So we started a Blueberry Farm... What were we thinking? After a trip to the California wine country in 2005, we decided we wanted to plant a vineyard. We had the available land, had the soil tested, and realized it was not suitable so much for wine grapes as it would be for blueberries.

Bring Hiland's variety of milks home today - all at your favorite Brookshire Brothers location.

Northwest Cherries are in season and available in stores!

Halos Mandarins are available at your local Brookshire Brothers! Grab some for your every day, but also to switch things up with your children's valentines!

 

Adapted from Half-Baked Harvest – Super Simple by Tieghan Gerard