You know it’s going to be a good day when you get to make a spectacular birthday cake for your mom. I texted her the other day to find out what she wanted for her special day. She sent me pictures of cakes with berries, so I decided to make her this marionberry lavender layer…
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blueberry apple turnovers
I’m all about the pie. This time, it takes the shape (roughly!) of a turnover. I opted for my favorite pie dough recipe instead of a store-bought puff pastry, because, well, homemade. Duh. With all those apples I bought in Hood River last week, I needed to find ways to use them up. Enter, a…
lemon pop tarts with dried blueberries
I’m making way too many pop tarts. Is that possible? No! Because who doesn’t like flaky pastry and a homemade filling baked to perfection? These lovelies are filled with my favorite lemon curd from Trader Joe’s. (The kids called it “lemon crud”). I used to slather this on Dutch Babies I made when the kids…
marionberry smoothie
I could drink a smoothie every single day. The options for flavors are endless. Obviously I’m partial to what I can get locally – either straight from my own garden, or purchased through farm co-ops. This summer I bought three types of berries through a local co-op. I was able to make jam and syrup…
marionberry pop tarts
I keep seeing all these recipes floating around for homemade pop tarts. We never had them growing up. But I remember having them when I’d spend the night at a friend’s house. It was a foreign thing to me. I’ve had them as an adult and am surprised when people say how much they like…
blueberry and lemon sweet rolls
Here’s another recipe using blueberries. I had a few cups left from what I picked off the bushes in my yard. I saw a recipe on Pioneer Woman – when has she ever had a bad recipe?! I actually made the entire amount of dough in the recipe, and then realized that I do not…
cheesecake with lavender marionberry topping
It’s so fitting that I post this recipe today. It’s my 27th anniversary! HOW is that POSSIBLE? I am not that old. Ok. I’m old. But my brain keeps telling me I’m still the 22 year old young bride. This, along with any type of pie, is one of Craig’s favorite desserts. Too bad he…
strawberry shortcake
My motto is “there’s never a bad time for strawberries”. This is especially true in the summer in the Pacific Northwest. Strawberries are in abundance. In the grocery stores. At Costco. And at u-pick farms. I’ve been picking berries since I was a kid, and there’s just something about going to a farm, trudging up…
blueberry crumble no churn ice cream
I’ve always been a fan of ice cream. Growing up in Oregon, we always had Tillamook Ice Cream available year round. And if you’ve ever been to the creamery in Tillamook, Oregon, you know what a special treat it is to be able to walk into any grocery store and buy whatever flavor suits…
marionberry lavender jam
It’s berry time in the Pacific Northwest and what am I doing about it? Making jam and syrup and scones and muffins. This recipe uses another of my favorite type of berry – Marionberry. If you’ve never heard of them, it’s because they grow only in Oregon (thanks mom and dad for moving when I…
blackberry rhubarb tart
This. This right here is proof that this is the best tart I’ve ever had. Mostly because it contains my two favorite ingredients: rhubarb and blackberries. This is best made with fresh berries. Frozen is just not the same! Summer is the best time to experiment with berry recipes because I can go to any…
blueberry cupcakes with lemon frosting
What’s the difference between a cupcake and a muffin? It’s the long debated question from my kids, whether or not they can eat a cupcake for breakfast. For some reason, it’s okay to eat a “healthy” muffin, but slap some frosting on that baby, and all of a sudden, it doesn’t seem right to…
marionberry crumb bars
Here it is! My very first recipe on the blog. I’m so excited to share my love of baking. I have tons of tips and tricks for making your life in the kitchen easier. And way more fun! This recipe is dedicated to my love of all things berry. I love berries. In smoothies, in…