Wild Blackberry Brambles

We picked an insane amount of wild blackberries this evening.  It takes a tough and obsessed individual to take on the brambles --we had three.  Ed and I took my sister Jenny with us and Rudy did some picking, too.  We all have battle wounds from the thorns and bugs. It was well worth the pricks and bites.  I think this is the best few hours I have had in many months.

What does one do with this many blackberries?  Well, they are great in yogurt for a light morning breakfast.  I made this blackberry dumpling recipe the other night with half blueberries and half blackberries -- oh so good.  And my sister Jenny makes a fabulous blackberry brandy.  I plan to scour the internet to find more great ideas.

Comments

[Bobbi]

The house we are renting has blueberry, blackberry, and raspberry bushes. The blueberries are abundant but the other 2 are still at least a week away from harvest. We did pick a handful of raspberries tonight to go with our chocolate ice cream...decadent!

Will's down there until tomorrow - at OPSC, if Ed can find him...

[Claire]

Isn't it so good to be back where there is "nature"??!! I am so glad you guys made it back. I am sure you are enjoying it -- I am jealous of your raspberry and blueberry bushes. We did go to a pick-your-own farm for blueberries, but it isn't the same as having them in your own backyard!