Sweet blueberries and tart kiwi make these unique cake donuts taste like summer. Topped with a lemony glaze, you can taste sunshine in each delectable bite. The arrival of summer means an abundance of fruits and berries. And with so many options, there might be some overlooked fruit on the counter that gets overripe. Since I had a few soft kiwis that I knew were … Continue reading Blueberry Kiwi Donuts
Oven pancakes are faster and easier than you might think. There’s a good reason why the Swedes, Germans, and Dutch are known for them. Not only are “Dutch babies” or oven pancakes delicious, you can whip up the batter in less than five minutes. Pop it in the oven and 25 minutes later, a hot breakfast is served! I usually wake up hungry. But pancakes seem … Continue reading Berry Lemon Oven Pancake
Tangy, sweet, and chewy, a touch of lime transports these healthy treats into the ultimate snack realm. Elderberry and blueberries give added boosts of antioxidants and immune support. But once these gems are ready to pick up, everyone will be too busy biting into the flavours to notice the hidden benefits. This recipe is linked to Allergy Free Wednesdays and here. Continue reading Blueberry Lime Fruit Gummies
Simple, zingy, and astonishingly delicious–this homemade blueberry applesauce with ginger tastes sublime! Another batch needs to be made soon, because we can’t get enough! A friend called me up last Friday and asked if I could go with her to gather some surplus apples in the neighbourhood. The funny thing is, I had been hoping to score some free apples in the coming weeks. I … Continue reading Blueberry Lime Applesauce with Ginger
Parties are popping up everywhere this month, with graduations and weddings and anniversary celebrations happening. And to celebrate with a glass of punch is certainly appropriate and desirable in this case, thanks to the berries. I’ve rarely met a punch I don’t like, and though I’ll drink it in any colour, I prefer to tint mine with mostly natural ingredients. If you are not … Continue reading Sparkling Saskatoon Berry Punch
A call for pear and plum pickers was met with eager glee from all the members of my family. Three energetic volunteers soon darted out the door to glean the surplus fruit from another yard a few blocks away. The local pears they brought back were small and took time to ripen, and once they did, I decided that a fruit tart was in order. … Continue reading Blueberry Pear Gingerbread Tarts
Swirls and Spice 