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Long Live Lingonberries
Native to Scandinavia, lingonberries have been used for centuries in regional dishes. They grow in close proximity to wild blueberries and are ripe in Sweden throughout the months of August and September.
They go well with many traditional Swedish foods, like meatballs and potato pancakes, and are used frequently in Swedish cooking. Locals believe that the potent antioxidants found in lingonberries can help protect the skin from the damaging effects of the sun. Swedish kids also love going lingonberry picking.
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