More farmers’ markets photos from Chicago to come soon, but in the meantime here’s just one, which for this Bostonian begged the question: What the hell is a saskatoon?

Well, scientist that I am of course I research all things to which I don’t know the answer – albeit in this case rather perfunctorily – so if you didn’t know, either, here’s a run-down of this tasty berry that even has its own website.  It is such a pleasure to discover the beauty of local agriculture and novel fruits and vegetables while traveling! Among other goodies, I bought a pint that we snacked upon during our meanderings around Chicago.

I mean, it can’t be donuts and truffles all the time, right?

My questions for you today, however, are: Did you know what a saskatoon was? Have you ever seen them? Eaten one? Like it? Hate it? Inquiring New England minds want to know…

Dr. P. K. Newby is a nutrition scientist and educator with expertise in the prevention of obesity and chronic diseases through diet and the relations between agriculture, food production, and public health. She brings together her passions for food, cooking, science, and sustainability through her writing and videos to help people eat their way towards better health, one delectable bite at a time. If you like what you see here at The Nutrition Doctor is In the Kitchen, please subscribe to my blog from the home page, become a fan on Facebook, follow me on Twitter, check out my food porn on Pinterest, watch my cooking videos on YouTube, and peruse my recipe page for soups, salads, seafood, sweets, and more. Thanks for reading!