The cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) comes from a low growing vine plant that predominantly is found on the eastern seaboard of the US from New England down as far south as the Carolinas.  The US is the largest producer of commercial cranberries providing some 500 million pounds of the red berry on the world market.  Cranberries are seldom eaten as a stand alone fruit unless dried and are more often found in juices, sauces, and ingredients of other dishes.  The health benefits of...