Blackberry Corn Muffins

One summer long ago, I tried a blackberry. The sun was setting and the lightning bugs were starting to flicker when I spied a small basket of them in my aunt's fridge. That first bite sparked a love affair with these midnight-hued berries. Naturally, I had to try the blackberry muffin recipe in Romney Steele's beautiful book, Plum Gorgeous.

Sweet Summer Raspberry Sauce All Year Long

Raspberries are my favorite berry. They just happen to be my favorite color too.

Fresh, sweet and summery with the essence of ripe raspberries, this sauce will not disappoint. Best of all it relies on frozen raspberries, so you can make it all year round. I've even eaten it with a spoon straight from the bowl.    

French Twist Cran-Raspberry Sauce

I live in New England where cranberries are plentiful and ruby red. This is a French twist on classic Thanksgiving cranberry sauce. It's sweet and tart, thick and glossy with soft banknotes of raspberry.