Superb Summer Day


Berry Pickin'


The left side of our driveway is blanketed with a generous amount of blackberry vines,
as well as, fragrant layers of white clematis.
This past weekend, we made a pseudo cobbler with the plump blackberries we picked.
I'm hoping that we can keep up with the rate that these fruits ripen.
I am most definitely going to make another 'cobbler', but what else?!
The receipe we used was from Pioneer Woman's Cook website. LINK
It was extremely easy to make, and didn't take a slew of time or ingredients.
However, I would like to try the more complicated version......maybe?!?
I guess I've been really getting into doing things easy, and cheap.
Not that I'm going to sacrifice quality, but you know, I like to save time AND money!

If you have any ideas on what I can do with all these blackberries I would love to hear them :)



I just wanted to say thank you for the lovely comments on the previous post...

Silence isn't always found in peace and quiet.
Other influences can grant us a peace just as gentle, and uncommunicative.
I truly appreciate you sharing your 'moments' with us,
may you have many more to fill the days.


14 comments:

  1. Yum yum! How about muffins? That sounds pretty good to me!

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  2. Yum Yum, possibilities are endless. I was going to suggest muffins but I have been beaten to it. So how about Jam, Cheesecake, Blackberry and apple pie or even a berry custard slice. I can provide you with any recipes if you desire and are feeling creative.

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  3. beautiful shot! I eat blackberries just about every day(not fresh sadly)my mid morning snack is blackberries and vanilla fat free yogurt it is amazing!

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  4. Blackberries! For some reason, I thought the pic was a basket with many, many, many grapes in it. :D

    It's early. I'm sleepy.

    I like the cheesecake suggestion. Mmm....

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  5. soooo lucky you have such great fruit at your fingertips. there are some great food blog sites out there for inspiration. www.foodgawker.com and www.tastespotting.com are where i go when i need some recipe help.

    good luck!

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  6. So lucscious! My suggestion is to load them generously on a bowl of muesli and have them for breakfast.

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  7. well if nothing else you just sit around and love the fact that we have summer!!! and thus, blackberries.

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  8. Beautiful berries! Makes me want to grab a bucket and get out there.

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  9. shock you are picking blackberrys another 5-6 weeks in UK..send over a apple and black pie.been making bread to day and for the last few weeks.plus all kinds of buns. enjoy. have the cream waiting.

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  10. my morning walk with the pup is usually full of ripe blackberries this time of year but they seem to be late blooming .. I just eat them off the vine (as does he, heh).

    I've been wanting to try this recipe myself:

    http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/blackberry-limeade-recipe.html

    but they usually are gone the next day.

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  11. they are absolutely my favorite! ( don't let them go to waste- freeze some for a fall smoothie or a coulis for ice cream- but i must confess i absolutely jealous of your vine and i love them just as they are!!

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  12. I would love to eat them just the way they are.

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  13. I would do this:
    4 c. white wine vinegar
    4 c. blackberries
    1 c. loosely packed basil (bruised)
    zest of one lemon.

    mix 4 c blackberries with 1 c vinegar, smash gently with a potato masher. Mix in rest of ingredients.
    Cover and put in a dark cool place for 4 weeks stirring every three or four days.
    Strain through cheesecloth and bottle the vinegar Store in fridge or preserve using regular canning methods.
    Cheers! Kath

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