Raspberry/Blackberry (25) Archives

Blackberry~Mint Popovers with Berry Sugar

Next to scones, popovers are probably my next favorite breakfast treat. They are light and don’t leave you feeling so full that you have to dive back into bed for a nap. They are quick to whip up too. I like to rest my batter in the fridge for an hour to let the flour…

Earl Grey & Lavender Cake with Blackberry Buttercream

I came across this black loose flavored tea while in the grocery store one day and it sounded so good, I bought it, but parked it in my pantry for the longest time. I finally decided it was time to put it to good use. I just love the…

Summer Cocktail Series: # 1: The Amelia Cocktail

Summer Fresh ripe juicy blackberries Elderflower St. Germain liqueur Warm gentle breezes Porch sittin’ A few of your best friends What do all of these have in common? The Amelia cocktail– named after Amelia Earhart is a wonderful, berrylicious, bright and fresh cocktail that comes together quite easily in a cocktail shaker. The…

Blackberry Lavender and Lemon Pound Cake

Are you as happy as I am that blackberries are in season? I’m seeing them left and right on sale now in the markets and it’s making me oh so happy. My latest greatest find was 3 for a dollar, so I had to strike! Brought these beauties home and made this scrumptious pound cake….

Blackberry-Mint Vodka Fizz

I always wanted a house with a big wrap around porch. You know the kind you see on those fancy home renovation shows. It would have dual porch swings facing each other and trees in the front yard lending soft breezes. My friends would stop by and I would whip up some boozy fruit flavored…

Raspberry Lemonade Bars

Happy Independence Day Raspberry Lemonade Bars yield: (about 30-32 bars-depending on the size cut) Crust: 2 sticks unsalted butter, room temp 1/2 Cup sugar 2 Cups flour pinch of salt Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Whisk the flour and salt together, then add to butter/sugar and beat until combined. Prepare a 9×13 inch…