32 Years of Celebrating Cherries in Southwest Michigan — TRAVEL/FOOD

The results—and the recipes are in—from this year’s 32nd Cherry Baking Contest at the Eau Claire Cherry Festival held in Eau Claire, Michigan. Contestants could enter one or more of the six categories: Cake, Bread, Pie, Dessert, Miscellaneous and Quick and Easy Mixes, a category where entrants can use cake mixes, pie fillings and other […] … Continue reading 32 Years of Celebrating Cherries in Southwest Michigan — TRAVEL/FOOD

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BLUE SKIES & BLOSSOMS IN MICHIGAN

Blue Skies, Blossoms & Bokeh, photo by Andrew McFarlane Cherry blossoms, along with apple & other fruit tree blooms are out across Michigan. If you’re near a fruit growing region, take a drive and see what’s to be seen! I definitely miss my Olympus dSLR. View the photo background bigilicious and see more in my … Continue reading BLUE SKIES & BLOSSOMS IN MICHIGAN

Berry Desserts

Here are recipes that can use your fresh blackberries, blueberries and cherries. They make great desserts for your Lammas Celebration or to use those extra berries you picked. Cherry Berry Pie Ingredients 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 6 tablespoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel 4 cups fresh or … Continue reading Berry Desserts