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 Gin Fizz
It's been a little while since I shared a cocktail recipe! I've been meaning to make this Blackberry Gin Fizz cocktail since I saw a version of it in the June issue of Cooking Light. A "fizz" … [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...]
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 and Grilled … [Read more...]
Haroset Braised Short Ribs
Passover begins tonight so I wanted to share a recipe I found from Martha Stewart for Haroset Braised Short Ribs that is Passover-friendly. The recipe can be made ahead of time and reheated but I just … [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...]
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...]