So it's the other way around, I'd argue. And residents' fingers are sticky with sweet juice. 4. And it just pops. While the true story may be lost to history, we do know that the European native 'Evergreen' blackberry was brought to the Oregon Territory in the mid 1800s either from the Sandwich Islands (Hawaii) to be grown at Fort Vancouver, or it was brought by immigrant settlers on the Oregon Trail. PRICHEP: For NPR News, I'm Deena Prichep in Portland, Ore. ZAHA: I need to reach another . PRICHEP: They're sweet and tart, like a good glass of wine. Play Live Radio Next Up: 0:00. STRIK: And so that means that the plants grow well, but also the berries ripen more slowly. PRICHEP: For NPR News, I'm Deena Prichep in Portland, Ore. ZAHA: I need to reach another blackberry. PRICHEP: For NPR News, I'm Deena Prichep in Portland, Ore. ZAHA: I need to reach another blackberry. PRICHEP: Most people in the rest of the country haven't experienced the wonder of a fresh Oregon blackberry. DEENA PRICHEP, BYLINE: Blackberries here are the size of your thumb, just dripping with juice. PRICHEP: They're sweet and tart, like a good glass of wine. STRIK: Good pinot noir that has ripened slowly in our weather here - same thing, warm days, cool nights - will be characterized as having that blackberry aroma and flavor. PRICHEP: They're even in the milkshakes at the Burgerville drive-through. PRICHEP: They're sweet and tart, like a good glass of wine. Boy, were they right. PRICHEP: Although even those. The Willamette Valley outside Portland ships out 90% of the frozen crop sold across the country. Boy, were they right. PRICHEP: Varieties like marionberry or Columbia Star fill pies and flavor local beer. Deliciously sweet, prewashed, and available year-round, these blackberries are great to have on-hand for baking . Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR. And even if you don't live there, the blackberries you eat are likely from the state. PRICHEP: For NPR News, I'm Deena Prichep in Portland, Ore. ZAHA: I need to reach another blackberry. STRIK: Himalaya blackberry was introduced into Oregon in the late 1800s through the wagon trains 'cause they thought it would grow well here. And that means that they develop prime flavor and aroma and color. Visit our website terms of use and permissions pages at www.npr.org for further information. November 8, 202212:01 AM ET. LILAH: These blackberries are the best blackberries ever. BERNADINE STRIK: They have this balance of tart and sweet, and it just pops - the flavor just pops. NPR transcripts are created on a rush deadline by an NPR contractor. UNIDENTIFIED PERSON: Welcome to Burgerville. Portland, Ore., In a tight race, Oregonians have elected Democrat Tina Kotek as the state's new governor, according to a race . PRICHEP: Although even those still make great jam. STRIK: Himalaya blackberry was introduced into Oregon in the late 1800s through the wagon trains 'cause they thought it would grow well here. It's peak blackberry season in Oregon. Or as Strik sees it, that deep flavor of an Oregon wine is really the flavor of a blackberry. Visit our website terms of use and permissions pages at www.npr.org for further information. PRICHEP: They're sweet and tart, like a good glass of wine. PRICHEP: There is a downside to being so well-suited - namely, the thorny, invasive Himalaya blackberry, which takes over backyards. PRICHEP: They're even in the milkshakes at the Burgerville drive-through. Growers say they won't be sure of all the damage until next year's crop comes on. (SOUNDBITE OF EQ ALL STAR'S "SOMEONE TO CALL MY LOVER") Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR. NPR transcripts are created on a rush deadline by an NPR contractor. And residents' fingers are sticky with sweet juice. . Developed in Oregon, this early harvest varietal gives blackberries that are large, firm, and have excellent flavor. The Willamette Valley has mild winters and usually temperate summers. And as 4-year-old cousins Zaha Qari-Stein and Lilah Werner demonstrate, you can also just grab them from the backyard. PRICHEP: Varieties like marionberry or Columbia Star fill pies and flavor local beer. Even if you don't live there, the blackberries you eat are likely from the state's Willamette Valley. STRIK: Good pinot noir that has ripened slowly in our weather here - same thing, warm days, cool nights - will be characterized as having that blackberry aroma and flavor. PRICHEP: They're even in the milkshakes at the Burgerville drive-through. The Willamette Valley outside Portland ships out 90% of the crop sold across the country. I mean, they've had blackberries but not Oregon's trailing blackberries, which are too delicate to ship fresh. If you're not lucky enough to live in Oregon, you can find the berries canned or frozen. ZAHA QARI-STEIN: I think I can get this one. PRICHEP: Although even those still make great jam. PRICHEP: Most people in the rest of the country haven't experienced the wonder of a fresh Oregon blackberry. And as 4-year-old cousins Zaha Qari-Stein and Lilah Werner demonstrate, you can also just grab them from the backyard. STRIK: And so that means that the plants grow well, but also the berries ripen more slowly. The Willamette Valley outside. PRICHEP: Bernadine Strik was Oregon State University's berry specialist for over 35 years. Boy, were they right. Donate. The Willamette Valley outside Portland ships out 90% of the frozen crop sold across the country. Even if you don't live there, the blackberries you eat are likely from the state's Willamette Valley. Boy, were they right. Bernadine Strik stresses that they are picked at peak ripeness, perfect for pie. If you're not lucky enough to live in Oregon, you can find the berries canned or frozen. You can grab handfuls off the side of a hiking trail or even a highway. Whisk the flour, baking powder and salt together in a small bowl and set aside. PRICHEP: For NPR News, I'm Deena Prichep in Portland, Ore. ZAHA: I need to reach another blackberry. It's peak blackberry season in Oregon. Copyright 2022 NPR. If you're not lucky enough to live in Oregon, you can find the berries canned or frozen. Somalia faces a food insecurity crisis because of extreme drought By Michael Levitt, Patrick . (SOUNDBITE OF EQ ALL STAR'S "SOMEONE TO CALL MY LOVER") Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR. PRICHEP: There is a downside to being so well-suited - namely, the thorny, invasive Himalaya blackberry, which takes over backyards. DEENA PRICHEP, BYLINE: Blackberries here are the size of your thumb, just dripping with juice. Deena Prichep reports from peak blackberry season. Deena Prichep reports from peak blackberry season. And if you do live in Oregon, like cousins Zaha and Lilah, just head outside. Boy, were they right. In stock, ready to ship. Ask an Oregonian what summer tastes like, and they'll likely say blackberries. PRICHEP: Although even those still make great jam. 88.9 Bowling Green | 89.5 Owensboro | 89.7 Somerset | 90.9 Elizabethtown, Israel says that DOJ is investigating journalist Shireen Abu Akleh's killing, Kentucky Supreme Court will hear challenges to the states abortion laws Tuesday, Three University of Virginia students are dead and two are injured after a shooting, Unsung Hero: a warm connection on a cold day, Congress searches for a path forward as control of the House remains in limbo. I mean, they've had blackberries but not Oregon's trailing blackberries, which are too delicate to ship fresh. PRICHEP: They're sweet and tart, like a good glass of wine. And if you do live in Oregon, like cousins Zaha and Lilah, just head outside. You can grab handfuls off the side of a hiking trail or even a highway. And that means that they develop prime flavor and aroma and color. PRICHEP: Varieties like marionberry or Columbia Star fill pies and flavor local beer. PRICHEP: For NPR News, I'm Deena Prichep in Portland, Ore. ZAHA: I need to reach another . PRICHEP: Although even those still make great jam. Start shopping online now with Instacart to get your favorite products on-demand. ZAHA QARI-STEIN: I think I can get this one. PRICHEP: Although even those still make great jam. STRIK: Good pinot noir that has ripened slowly in our weather here - same thing, warm days, cool nights - will be characterized as having that blackberry aroma and flavor. NPR Staff. PRICHEP: They're even in the milkshakes at the Burgerville drive-through. LILAH: These blackberries are the best blackberries ever. It's peak blackberry season in Oregon. It's peak blackberry season in Oregon. STRIK: Himalaya blackberry was introduced into Oregon in the late 1800s through the wagon trains 'cause they thought it would grow well here. DEENA PRICHEP, BYLINE: Blackberries here are the size of your thumb, just dripping with juice. . AILSA CHANG, HOST: Ask an Oregonian what summer tastes like, and they'll likely say blackberries. PRICHEP: Although even those still make great jam. So it's the other way around, I'd argue. Raspberry. The flavor just pops. And it comes with whipped cream and a marionberry garnish on it. So it's the other way around, I'd argue. And as 4-year-old cousins Zaha Qari-Stein and Lilah Werner demonstrate, you can also just grab them from the backyard. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Rania Dagash-Kamara, UNICEF's Deputy Regional Director for Eastern and Southern Africa, about the crisis of food insecurity in Somalia as a result of extreme drought. . Even if you don't live there, the blackberries you eat are likely from the state's Willamette Valley. And residents' fingers are sticky with sweet juice. BERNADINE STRIK: They have this balance of tart and sweet, and it just pops - the flavor just pops. Abilene's NPR Station. If you're not lucky enough to live in Oregon, you can find the berries canned or frozen. LILAH WERNER: We love blackberries because they're so tasty. It's peak blackberry season in Oregon. PRICHEP: Although even those still make great jam. LILAH: These blackberries are the best blackberries ever. You can grab handfuls off the side of a hiking trail or even a highway. Bernadine Strik stresses that they are picked at peak ripeness, perfect for pie. PRICHEP: Most people in the rest of the country haven't experienced the wonder of a fresh Oregon blackberry. Israel says that DOJ is investigating journalist Shireen Abu Akleh's killing, Three University of Virginia students are dead and two are injured after a shooting, Unsung Hero: a warm connection on a cold day, Congress searches for a path forward as control of the House remains in limbo, Pacific Northwest tribes want a new strategy to manage marine mammals, Somalia faces a food insecurity crisis because of extreme drought, Turkey uses its influence with both Ukraine and Russia to get them to negotiate, This Ukrainian hotline helps Russian soldiers surrender, How FTX's fallout impacts the world of cryptocurrency, EU refuses to give Poland money after changes limiting the judiciary's independence, Trailblazing sportswriter Jane Gross died Wednesday at age 75, The man who inspired "The Terminal" died at the airport where he lived for 18 years. . PRICHEP: For NPR News, I'm Deena Prichep in Portland, Ore. ZAHA: I need to reach another . Tina Kotek is Oregon's new governor, continuing Democrats' rule. Boy, were they right. Generously butter an 8 1/2-x-4 1/2-inch loaf pan (or coat it with baker's spray). The Willamette Valley has mild winters and usually temperate summers. This text may not be in its final form and may be updated or revised in the future. Or as Strik sees it, that deep flavor of an Oregon wine is really the flavor of a blackberry. I mean, they've had blackberries but not Oregon's trailing blackberries, which are too delicate to ship fresh. 0:00. PRICHEP: For NPR News, I'm Deena Prichep in Portland, Ore. ZAHA: I need to reach another blackberry. Click here to be "In the know." LILAH: These blackberries are the best blackberries ever. Boy, were they right. Blackberries and raspberries in Oregon sustained mass damage from the heat dome event of earlier this week. All rights reserved. Boy, were they right. If you're not lucky enough to live in Oregon, you can find the berries canned or frozen. Oregon Blackberries. UNIDENTIFIED PERSON: Welcome to Burgerville. PRICHEP: Bernadine Strik was Oregon State University's berry specialist for over 35 years. . UNIDENTIFIED PERSON: Welcome to Burgerville. Even if you don't live there, the blackberries you eat are likely from the state's Willamette Valley. And even if you don't live there, the blackberries you eat are likely from the state. NPR World News. Even if you don't live there, the blackberries you eat are likely from the state's Willamette Valley. And even if you don't live there, the blackberries you eat are likely from the state. UNIDENTIFIED PERSON: Our seasonal shake's a marionberry. What can I start with you today? Picked at the peak of ripeness, our berries are available frozen year round and are ideal for snacking, baking and making jam. Accuracy and availability may vary. Boy, were they right. The flavor just pops. (SOUNDBITE OF EQ ALL STAR'S "SOMEONE TO CALL MY LOVER"). And if you do live in Oregon, like cousins Zaha and Lilah, just head outside. Add to basket. What can I start with you today? PRICHEP: Although even those. She says a lot of this comes down to climate. STRIK: And so that means that the plants grow well, but also the berries ripen more slowly. Subscribe to the NPR Illinois Daily newsletter. Show Search. It's peak blackberry season in Oregon. STRIK: Himalaya blackberry was introduced into Oregon in the late 1800s through the wagon trains 'cause they thought it would grow well here. And if you do live in Oregon, like cousins Zaha and Lilah, just head outside. So it's the other way around, I'd argue. You can grab handfuls off the side of a hiking trail or even a highway. It's peak blackberry season in Oregon. Boy, were they right. PRICHEP: Although even those still make great jam. LILAH: These blackberries are the best blackberries ever. And residents' fingers are sticky with sweet juice. The authoritative record of NPRs programming is the audio record. Bernadine Strik stresses that they are picked at peak ripeness, perfect for pie. STRIK: Himalaya blackberry was introduced into Oregon in the late 1800s through the wagon trains 'cause they thought it would grow well here. If you're not lucky enough to live in Oregon, you can find the berries canned or frozen. UNIDENTIFIED PERSON: Welcome to Burgerville. Contactless delivery and your first delivery or pickup order is free! The Willamette Valley outside Portland ships out 90% of the crop sold across the country. Raspberry growers were just getting ready to pick when the damage came. ZAHA QARI-STEIN: I think I can get this one. If you're not lucky enough to live in Oregon, you can find the berries canned or frozen. (Story first aired on All Things Considered on Aug. 10, 2022.) (Story first aired on All Things Considered on Aug. 10, 2022.) DEENA PRICHEP, BYLINE: Blackberries here are the size of your thumb, just dripping with juice. If you're not lucky enough to live in Oregon, you can find the berries canned or frozen. And residents' fingers are sticky with sweet juice. BERNADINE STRIK: They have this balance of tart and sweet. LILAH: These blackberries are the best blackberries ever. . It's peak blackberry season in Oregon. You can grab handfuls off the side of a hiking trail or even a highway. Get Oregon Blackberries, in Light Syrup delivered to you in as fast as 1 hour via Instacart or choose curbside or in-store pickup. But most are gobbled up locally in everything from ice cream to beers to jams before the rest of the country ever gets a taste. STRIK: Good pinot noir that has ripened slowly in our weather here - same thing, warm days, cool nights - will be characterized as having that blackberry aroma and flavor. PRICHEP: Varieties like marionberry or Columbia Star fill pies and flavor local beer. Ask an Oregonian what summer tastes like, and they'll likely say blackberries. Bernadine Strik stresses that they are picked at peak ripeness, perfect for pie. Center a rack in the oven and preheat it to 350F. The Oregon Raspberry & Blackberry Commission represents growers/producers and packers/handlers of Oregon Berries. Search Query. The Willamette Valley has mild winters and usually temperate summers. STRIK: Himalaya blackberry was introduced into Oregon in the late 1800s through the wagon trains 'cause they thought it would grow well here. PRICHEP: They're sweet and tart, like a good glass of wine. LILAH WERNER: We love blackberries because they're so tasty. It's peak blackberry season in Oregon. PRICHEP: Bernadine Strik was Oregon State University's berry specialist for over 35 years. The authoritative record of NPRs programming is the audio record. Amplifying Oregon Voices Campaign. BERNADINE STRIK: They have this balance of tart and sweet. Ask an Oregonian what summer tastes like, and they'll likely say blackberries. Oregon grows up to 33 million pounds a year of this blackberry. PRICHEP: There is a downside to being so well-suited - namely, the thorny, invasive Himalaya blackberry, which takes over backyards. Or as Strik sees it, that deep flavor of an Oregon wine is really the flavor of a blackberry. PRICHEP: There is a downside to being so well-suited - namely, the thorny, invasive Himalaya blackberry, which takes over backyards. UNIDENTIFIED PERSON: Our seasonal shake's a marionberry, and it comes with whipped cream and a marionberry garnish on it. Oregon raspberries & blackberries burst with the sweet, juicy taste of summer. She says a lot of this comes down to climate. And residents' fingers are sticky with sweet juice. The Willamette Valley has mild winters and usually temperate summers. LILAH: These blackberries are the best blackberries ever. I mean, they've had blackberries but not Oregon's trailing blackberries, which are too delicate to ship fresh. UNIDENTIFIED PERSON: Our seasonal shake's a marionberry, and it comes with whipped cream and a marionberry garnish on it. I mean, they've had blackberries but not Oregon's trailing blackberries, which are too delicate to ship fresh. Obsidian Blackberry. . Bernadine Strik stresses that they are picked at peak ripeness, perfect for pie. And it comes with whipped cream and a marionberry garnish on it. It's peak blackberry season in Oregon. What can I start with you today? If you're not lucky enough to live in Oregon, you can find the berries canned or frozen. PRICHEP: Most people in the rest of the country haven't experienced the wonder of a fresh Oregon blackberry. It certainly didn't take long for Oregon's wild blackberries to be known and appreciated by other settlers to the area. 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