That first summer we spent at the cottage, we realized that there was a large crop of wild raspberries along the roadside into the cottage. They were turned into delicious raspberry pies. Every summer, we would also make a trip … Continue reading
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I am amazed at how long the fresh peach season seems to last. There are still free stone varieties available at the Farmer’s Market. You may also be able to buy fresh blueberries there as well. Certainly the grocery seems … Continue reading
I like to incorporate fresh fruit when I make a green salad, especially a spinach salad. I still have some of those delicious wild blueberries which partner well with Brie. Bacon is often served with a spinach salad. However, it … Continue reading
Blueberry Pie made with wild Ontario blueberries is a special summer treat. Wild blueberries are in season from mid July to early August. Blueberries are fertilized by black flies. I knew that there had to be a silver lining to … Continue reading
Bumbleberry Pie is a pie made with at least three kinds of berries and may also include apple or rhubarb. This version of Bumbleberry Pie is made with 2 cups of raspberries and blueberries and 1 cup of sliced strawberries. … Continue reading
Based on the classic French Yogurt Cake, blueberries and lemon zest added to the batter make for a spectacular simple cake that is perfect for dessert or served as a breakfast bread. Lemon and Blueberry Yogurt Cake is a light … Continue reading
Years ago, my friend Bev volunteered to bring dessert for a dinner party that I was giving. She introduced me to Fresh Fruit Cheesecake topped with strawberries. It has become a family favourite. I love it because it is so … Continue reading
This Strawberry Torte is a wonderful dessert for fresh strawberries, but is equally good when more than one kind of berry is used. In this picture, I have used fresh strawberries and frozen wild blueberries (that I had picked last … Continue reading
What could be better on a Sunday morning, than Buttermilk Pancakes with fresh fruit, sausages and your favourite syrup? These moist and fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes are made from scratch, with basic ingredients from your pantry. They take no longer to … Continue reading
Now I was born in Sudbury in Northern Ontario, where wild blueberries are abundant. When my parents were first married, they used to pick berries after work and take the 11 quart baskets down to the CN station and sell … Continue reading