Blackberries!

It's blackberry time again!  A bit early, but no one's complaining.  These grow on the other side of our backyard fence.  We went running back to the house for containers as soon as we saw them today.  There's a skunk that lives somewhere underneath all the bramble.  We've never actually seen it, being a creature of the night, but he's hard to miss if you know what I mean.  We step lightly so as not to disturb him -- just in case, humming softly (and nervously) to convey, "we mean no harm--just passing through".  Nope.  Not even a skunk, poison oak, or those wicked thorns discourage us.

 

I found out the basket on my salad spinner is a great container to use for picking.  When it's half full I can rinse and spin the berries very efficiently.  And we are all about efficiency in the kitchen, are we not?

 

The first few bowls get gobbled up pretty fast. I like mine with a few spoonfuls of plain yogurt. I'll pick more later to make jam when it cools down again.  There will also be a blackberry cobbler or two.  And hopefully, more of these.  And some of these.  Yum.

 

Comments

[Yvette]

What time did you say desert was served? LOL

[Debbie]

Yum! They look sooo good!

[Nadine]

MMM! They are just starting to ripen here...I can't wait to make jam!

[Christy]

mmm, they look so yummy!

[Lorrie]

Blackberries are not quite ripe here, yet, but I'm watching and waiting.
YUM.

Lorrie

[Stella]

these look so good! would love to have a berry patch in my backyard, but alas, not meant to be in Phoenix :)

[SmitoniusAndSonata]

Blackberry and apple crumble ! Blackberry and apple pie ! Or just going out and eating as many as you can reach , straight from the hedge . Mmmm .

[Fancy Elastic]

that salad spinner trick is a top tip!

[Velma]

I love to see all of your blackberry creations. They make my mouth water. Happy Summer!