Tag: blackberry
Raspberry-Cornbread Muffins and a new Civil War novel: Measure of Devotion by Nell Joslin
Measure of Devotion is an intriguing and well-written Civil War drama about a mother’s devotion.
Blackberry, Mint, Black Pepper Jam
We have a blackberry and blueberry U-pick farm close by. (In the off season, it’s a Christmas tree farm.) It’s always well maintained and the staff is helpful. And they have some of the biggest berries ever. It’s been a few years since I picked there so one morning I got up early. By 7:30…
A Very Berry Good Time
Summers are always hectic and it’s been a while since we went berry picking. Strawberries were numero uno on my list this summer but, alas, strawberry season came and went without us picking any (but the few meager ones from our own bed). I was determined to not miss the rest of the berry seasons.…
A New Old-Fashioned, an appetizer and Buttermilk Graffiti
I’m highlighting Chef Edward Lee today. Buttermilk Graffiti is the featured book for Cook the Books. Here’s a berry delightful and thymely cocktail along with a mushroom “hummus.”
Part Three for FnF: Tri-Berry Pie
Spinning Platesis the April Food ‘n Flix film. Today is the end of my three part series celebrating the film and brings dessert.
Blackberry Thyme
It is blackberry season here and I wanted to share a few of our favorite recipes today. Notice my clever title? At least a few of these recipes also utilize some fresh herbs. AND HERE’S A GREAT MARGARITA RECIPE!
Blackberry Jam Dressing with Basil
The growing season is here. Yeah! I am ready for home grown veggies and fruit for salad. Unfortunately, all I have harvested so far is carrots, beets and a bit of lettuce. We did buy some peaches (allegedly from east Texas) during our recent trip to Houston. We are trying to eat them all but…
Baking with Jam Round Up
It’s time to clean out the preserve pantry before I start stocking it up again. Here are some super simple recipes for jam cakes, jam bars, jam cookies, jam muffins, and a jam ice cream. (And for an added bonus: preserve recipes for the upcoming season!
Dark Chocolate Blackberry Jam Cookies
…and White Chocolate Blackberry Jam Cookies (with a twist of lime)
Blackberry ‘Ritas for a Linky Cocktail Party
A perfect summer cocktail: Blackberry Margaritas. This is so simple you can whip up a pitcher and be sitting on the patio in no time!