by Brian | Jul 31, 2019 | Uncategorized
Americans grow more blueberries than any other. Yes, more blues than straws. With their intense sourness, most of us pass on eating blueberries by themselves. Instead, we bundle them into baked goods, like pie and scones and cakes. And muffins. You can find...
by Brian | Jun 13, 2019 | Recipes, TBT
Summer heat means the berries are ripe, rich and sweet. So, for this week’s TBT recipe here’s a Blueberry Crumb Cake that you can use 7X24. It’s great for breakfast, of course. Cake always is. Brunch? This can be the star. And at night, after...
by Brian | Jun 14, 2018 | Recipes, TBT
Now is the time to make pavolvas for dessert. We have fresh fruit, the days are warm, but not too humid. Humidity is the enemy of meringue and meringue is what we have here. You can add the fruits of your choice and certainly top this dessert with a layered of whipped...
by Brian | May 29, 2018 | Recipes
Avocados? Uh, salsa for sure. Sliced into a salad. Maybe a half filled with crab salad. Or, or, a half filled with balsamic vinegar. Excellent idea there. There are oh so many lovely ways to eat an avocado. Drink an avocado? Well, yes, you can in this wonderful...
by Brian | Jan 6, 2018 | Dedicated Drinker's Diary, Recipes, Syrups
Here’s a clever idea from Amber Rose in her lovely The Wholefood Pantry. Make a syrup of honey, blackberries and blueberries. Then use the syrup as the base for very refreshing beverages both alcoholic and non. Try the syrup with sparkling water in a 1:2 or 1:1 ratio....