Blueberries reign supreme in this part of the world in July, when they’re at their sweet, juicy best. In New Jersey, blueberry season runs about July 5 to Aug. 10, so the time is now to stock up. They’re practically begging to be added to batter, salads, smoothies or whatever suits your fancy.

Through July 19, organic blueberries are on sale at the Co-op for $4.49 a pint. And you can bet we’ll have plenty of Jersey’s finest in store, too. Don’t hold back — berry boldly!

Goings On in Grocery

The Cadia line comes to the Hill. And Green Mustache smoothies are now in Mt. Airy.

Sticking with organics is easier to do when your wallet takes less of a hit. So say hello to Cadia, a Chino, CA-based line of products that are organic yet affordable. Thus far, Cadia goods are only in Chestnut Hill, and include honeycrisp apple juice, Italian-style sodas, wild-caught, dolphin-safe tuna, almond milk and maple sandwich cookies. 

In Mt. Airy, we’ve made space in the drink case for Green Mustache, a collection of organic smoothies from Brooklyn, NY. They’re non-GMO, and blended to better retain fiber and nutrients. Find them in four flavors.

Meat & Fish Market

Stake a claim on Black Pearl Scottish salmon. 

How’s your FLQ — Fish Lovers’ Quotient? The higher it is, the less likely you are to get into a dinner rut. With that in mind, we’ve taken a dollar off per pound on Black Pearl farmed Scottish salmon steaks for the first half of the month. These salmon are raised sustainably, without antibiotics, and fed a diet similar to what they’d find in the wild. 

I was a salmon hater until I grilled some for this column; it turned out tender and flaky with a hint of sweetness. Whether you’re a fan or on the fence, now’s the time to pick some up and give your palate a mini-vacation.

Bulk & Beyond

Za’atar by popular demand, and olive fans will delight in a mix from Bobbysue’s.

Devotees of za’atar, start spreading the news: Your favorite Middle Eastern mix of dried herbs, sesame seeds and salt is now available in bulk, courtesy of My Spice Sage in Yonkers, NY. Za’atar is often mixed into olive oil as a dip for pita, but it makes a fine accompaniment to sautéed potatoes or vegetables. Or try it with Greek yogurt as a marinade for pork or chicken. 

Love nuts? Love olives? Well, Bobbysue’s Nuts Over Olives is the snack for you, and it’s found a home on the second floor. Bobbysue’s, of Chappaqua, NY, makes a variety of sweet and savory nut mixes, and donates part of its proceeds to helping homeless animals. Nuts Over Olives combines almonds, cashews, pecans and roasted green and black Divina olives, along with spices. Sounds like a mix made for Happy Hour!