Tag: blueberries

Extra-Crispy Peach and Blueberry Crisp

Extra-Crispy Peach and Blueberry Crisp

Writing a book is a lot like working in theatre. “Hurry up and wait!” is the mantra. You learn your lines (or write them in this case), hit your marks (deadlines) and then wait. For months. You watch the clock, the calendar and your nails 

Maple-Blueberry Buttermilk Ice Cream

Maple-Blueberry Buttermilk Ice Cream

Whoever perfected commercial buttermilk is part genius, part half-wit. On one hand, they found a way to mass produce a low-fat, tasty dairy product that makes loaves tender, muffins moist and scones split into perfection. On the other, they sell it in cartons with two 

Pecan Milanesas with Corn and Blueberry Salsa

Pecan Milanesas with Corn and Blueberry Salsa

Blueberries and corn? Really? Yes. In salsa? Oh my, yes. Make that a big, fat blueberry yes. The photographer in me loves the colour contrast. The eater in me loves the crunchy texture and sweet-sour flavours. Add lime and cilantro to the mix? Oh, I’m 

Berry-Lime Cornmeal Shortcakes

Berry-Lime Cornmeal Shortcakes

By now, you’ve likely heard a lot about Ripe: A Fresh, Colorful Approach to Fruits and Vegetables written by Cheryl Sternman Rule and photographed by Paulette Phlipot.  You’ve likely seen some of its in-your-face photographs, read excerpts of the light-hearted writing, and possibly tried one 

Peach and Blueberry Upside-Down Cake

Peach and Blueberry Upside-Down Cake

If you drop an upside-down cake on its head does it revert to plain old cake? Sadly, no. It just becomes yet another item to file under “Kitchen Disasters.” The only advice I can give you, other than not to drop the final dish, is 

What If …

What If …

People often ask writers where they get their ideas. I can honestly say I don’t know. No matter what inspiration-inducing trick I use, my pattern is always the same. No idea. … Idea! The amount of time represented by those three dots varies. It could 

Blueberry Bliss

Blueberry Bliss

You are not seeing things. Do not adjust your monitor. Yes, I’ve used this photo before. On Thursday. It drew so many compliments I thought I’d use it again with some clarifications. One: I did not take this photo. I wish I did, but it