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Ready, Set, Bake! Your Summer Berry Guide is Here! πŸŽ‰

Published 6 months agoΒ β€’Β 3 min read

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Happy Wednesday Reader!

Welcome to our Summer Farmer's Market Series! I love a farmer's market haul (so much), and this week the focus is on berries πŸ«πŸ“! Right now, our markets are bursting with juicy strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, boysenberries, olallieberries (my fav!) and marionberries.

Below are a few of my favorite berry recipes (drinks, salads, sweet treats) to make with all of this goodness right now!

In un-berry related news... Yesterday I tossed one diced ripe avocado with one diced yellow mango (both are SO GOOD right now) and squeezed half a lime over the top. I scooped it up with these gluten-free Crunchmaster crackers that I am obsessed with. It was the PERFECT snack.

I've also made this Pinch of Yum Chopped Thai-Inspired Salad TWICE this month -- it's heaven. Toss with the dressing as you serve it, and the greens will last for days in your fridge. I used Napa cabbage, and don't sleep on adding the mango (I'm on a mango πŸ₯­ bender).

Enjoy your berry bakes and let me know which is your favorite!

Your comments and star ratings mean everything to me! And they help others find the most popular recipes, so thank you! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Happy baking!

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πŸ‘©πŸ»β€πŸ³ Baking Pro Tip #1

Here's my secret for baking with berries: I almost always swap 'em out interchangeably! Got big, juicy boysenberries but the recipe calls for blueberries? Just give 'em a little chop to match the size. Easy peasy, berry delicious!

​Strawberry Freekah Salad with Pistachio-Crusted Goat Cheese​

This salad has so much goodness! Ripe avocados, charred corn, figs, microgreens and pistachio-crusted goat cheese balls are not to be missed!

​Fresh Raspberry Scones​

Yes, we're turning on the oven, but in return you get this gorgeousness for breakfast! I love my scones, and I want you to love them too. That's all.

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"These scones are tender, tasty and delicious...."

DLT

πŸ‘©πŸ»β€πŸ³ Baking Pro Tip #2

Here's a little secret for happy berry bakes: make sure your berries are totally dry before they hit your dough or batter! If they're too wet, that extra moisture can make the surrounding dough a little tricky to bake through. A dry berry means perfectly baked deliciousness every time!

​Blackberry-Lemon Vodka Cooler​

Smash blackberries, lemon juice, mint, and simple syrup in a mason jar. Then, cover it with ice, vodka, and some soda water. It's the drink of summer! This drink makes me miss my chickens! πŸ“

ALL BERRY RECIPES

​Raspberry Jam Streusel Muffins​

ou can use a jam combo in these; I just happen to love raspberry jam. Strawberry would be a dream!

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"These turned out so moist and delicious! I make muffins about once a week and this recipe is one I’ll be using again and again. Thank you!"

Jennifer H.

​Jessie's Birthday Cake with Strawberry Marshmallow Frosting​

Rich chocolate cake covered in a thick layer of fresh strawberry marshmallow frosting. Seriously, please tell me what could possibly be better. Perfect for celebrating June birthdays!

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"These were yummy with Easter bI made this on Monday and, because it was magical perfection, I am making it again on Sunday for my DIL’s birthday. I don’t typically like icing but this was fluffy yummy goodness. Easy to make; stored in fridge overnight since there was a little left and it was fine (and completely gone!) the next day!!"

Melissa

​Blueberry Lemon Bread​

What's summer without a berry-studded loaf cake?

πŸ‘©πŸ»β€πŸ³ Baking Pro Tip #3

Want your berries to last forever (or, you know, a really long time)? Give 'em a quick bath!

Grab a big bowl, fill it with cold water, and add about a tablespoon of white vinegar. Pop your berries in for 5 minutes (fragile raspberries only need a minute or two!). Rinse 'em super well, then let them chill out on a clean towel until totally dry. Stash them in an airtight container, separated by paper towels, and voilΓ ! Long-lasting berry bliss!

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"Following up on her acclaimed debut, The Cookie Book, writer, photographer, and recipe developer Rebecca Firth tackles cake in her new book. You may have trouble picking which recipe to start with: Chocolate Stout Cake with Champagne Buttercream or a tart, sticky Glazed Tangerine Donut Cake?”
― Epicurious, 25 New Baking Books for Cozy Fall Treats

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"Writer, photographer and queen of cookies, Rebecca Firth teases my sweet tooth and I am not mad about it. Love following her and her tempting creations and can't wait to see what she comes up with next."
―Tiffani Thiessen, actress and author of Pull Up a Chair
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― Food & Wine, Best Baking Cookbooks to Own Right Now

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