Huckleberry Pickin'

Last year we weren't able to pick huckleberries for some reason. So since we had ran out of them (sad sad day), it was imperative that we make it up there this year. My mom and dad were visiting so it was fun to take them with us and help us pick. Right when we got to the picking spot, it started to rain. Of course! But you know what they say about Idaho weather: If you don't like it, wait 5 minutes and it will change. So we just waited and the storm passed over us within 5 minutes. We picked until it was too dark and we couldn't see the berries anymore, and then we picked for just a bit more! It gets kind of addicting! When you find a good patch, you don't want to stop picking, since these berries are such a hot commodity. We called it quits, finally, and went home with about 4 quarts of berries. I jammed them with fresh garden raspberries, froze some to enjoy in pancakes and waffles and in ice cream, and ate some fresh with cereal and with ice cream. Yum Yum!
Good Times!