Our summer started weeks ago; usually we have a sunny month of May, followed by a very unsettled month of June, weather-wise. But so far this June, we’ve only had sunny skies, and not a drop of rain. As a farmer, I want some rain. The perfect pattern for me is sunny warm days, cool…
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Fruit Crisp
Here I am making more fruit dessert! It is the time of year. I am still amazed at the flavour that blackberries are still giving us. No rain, lots of sun – a perfect science!Having just picked our Bartlett Pears today, and still plucking blackberries, I thought I should share the best crisp I’ve ever…
Gateau de Mûre
The end of summer is marked by the bounty of blackberries found on the islands. We have two types, Himalayan, and the native evergreen variety. Picking berries in Mt. Lehman when we were growing up, our Uncle Angus set us all out with tins hanging from around our necks with a bit of string. This…
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