Grain Harvest Recipe: Brigid’s Blackberry Pie

This week's grain harvest recipe features blackberries. Here in Michigan, it is blackberry picking from now through September. If you plan to forage for wild blackberries, be aware that you will not be hunting berries alone. The beautiful black bears that live in this area are quite fond of blackberries I have a sneaking suspicion … Continue reading Grain Harvest Recipe: Brigid’s Blackberry Pie

Cook this: Soft cheese salad with blackberries, mint and nibs from Cocoa — National Post

Our cookbook of the week is Cocoa by award-winning food writer Sue Quinn. Tomorrow, we’ll feature an interview with its author. To try another recipe from the book, check out: Malted chocolate fudge sauce, and salted honey, pear and chocolate tarte tatin. Intensely chocolatey with a satisfying crunch, cacao nibs deserve more culinary attention. In Cocoa, Sue Quinn highlights their versatility in both … Continue reading Cook this: Soft cheese salad with blackberries, mint and nibs from Cocoa — National Post

Black Berry Pie for First Harvest/Lammas Celebration

This is a fitting dessert for your First Harvest celebration, I do like my berry pies with 2 crust this on I did a lattice crust. However, you may opt to do a solid top crust or to do it without a top crust at all. Brigid's Blackberry Pie Ingredients: 4 cups blackberries (fresh or … Continue reading Black Berry Pie for First Harvest/Lammas Celebration

Grilled Berry Cobbler with Graham Cracker Topper

Found this recipe on BHG a few years ago. It really hit the spot with a way to use the end of the season berries if you are tired of traditional pies, salads, and smoothies. It is also perfect for your Mabon celebration. It works for that last outside grilling of the season as well. … Continue reading Grilled Berry Cobbler with Graham Cracker Topper

Easy Litha Dessert

Berries and Cream 1/2 lb. strawberries 1/2 lb. blueberries 1/2 lb. raspberries 1/2 lb. blackberries 1 pint heavy whipping cream 1 tsp. sugar Toss the berries gently in a large bowl. With beaters that have been chilled in the fridge for two hours, whip the cream until thick and light and it forms stiff peaks. … Continue reading Easy Litha Dessert