I'm not going to lie. I'm a bit of a margarita wimp. I prefer my margaritas as fruity as possible. I do have a Grilled Margarita recipe, but my other margarita recipes have pomegranates and blood … [Read more...]
Blackberry Peaches and Cream Cake
Note: I was sent some coupons for Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk. Opinions are mine alone. Last weekend, I had friends over for dinner. Planning what to eat dinner was pretty easy, until I … [Read more...]
Blackberry Gin Fizz
It's been a little while since I shared a cocktail recipe! I've been meaning to make this cocktail since I saw a version of it in the June issue of Cooking Light. A "fizz" is a cocktail that … [Read more...]
Blackberry-Peach Slow Cooker Crumble
My husband absolutely loves peaches, specifically peach desserts. However, peeling and slicing a bunch of peaches is kind of a pain. So, hooray for frozen cut peaches! Also hooray for slow cooker … [Read more...]
Very Berry Pie
Note: I was sent a Glass 9" Pie Plate, a Steel Pie Server, a Double Pastry Wheel, and a 1" Pastry Brush from OXO. All opinions are alone. This time of year get's crazy busy doesn't it? I feel like … [Read more...]
Blackberry Syrup & Watermelon Blackberry Granita
Today (July 22nd), Ball brand is hosting it's sixth annual Can-It-Forward Day. (You may recall my last post on Can-It-Forward Day, where I canned on my own for the very first time to make salsa.) … [Read more...]
Sparkling Blackberry Gimlets
Over the past year, quite a few of my good friends have gotten engaged. Four of us are getting married this summer (!), so we have plenty to celebrate and discuss when we meet up. We all love a … [Read more...]
Blackberry Black Tea Coconut Ice Cream
I have been meaning to review this really yummy tea for quite a while now. I blame my boyfriend; he swiped my can of The Republic of Tea's HiCAF Toasted Coconut Black Tea Bags and brought it to work … [Read more...]
Duck Breasts with Blackberry-Port Sauce
I was feeling a little fancy this week so I decided to challenge myself with a protein I rarely use: duck! I've actually only worked with duck twice (Duck Breasts with Cider Farro Risotto … [Read more...]
White Wine Sangria Pops
I was at a restaurant on Long Island that had a drink they called a “lushee” which was basically a frozen sangria. And I haven’t been able to stop thinking about it. Pure brilliance. I told a friend … [Read more...]
Berries and Cream in Vanilla Dessert Cups
Berries and Cream in Vanilla Dessert Cups is the perfect quick dessert for guests, or just to fulfill a sweet tooth in a pinch. I found the vanilla dessert cups in Whole Foods and immediately knew I … [Read more...]
English Blackberry Pudding
Recipes can tell you a lot about the time period in which they were written. I have always been interested in how recipes change over time to meet tastes, availability and personal income. A few … [Read more...]
Greek Yogurt with Warm Berry Sauce
I have a serious sweet tooth. To such an extreme, that I cannot have ice cream in my house or I will eat it in one sitting. It doesn't matter if I buy a pint or a gallon. Sigh. It's quite an issue I … [Read more...]
Sauteed Salmon with Berry Butter Sauce and Roasted Potatoes
There was a restaurant near my college that served Sauteed Salmon with a Blackberry Butter Sauce and Red Bliss Potatoes. I loved this dish so much, I'm pretty sure I went once a week to eat it while … [Read more...]
Berry Sangria
I have a bunch of fruit left over from my Berries with Lemon Mint Syrup. It's a lovely warm weekend in Philadelphia which immediately made me think of sangria. What a perfect way to use more of these … [Read more...]
