I’ve missed knitting, and I’m a bit disenchanted with my carding and spinning tests right now so I went to the only project I have on the needles that I don’t hate.
The Philosopher’s Wool shawl, which I’m knitting in a cone shape and will cut open and fringe when it’s finished. I did the math and am about 22-25% done. It’s a delicious dose of color and a nice break for me. I was pleased that after so long a hiatus, it was so easy to pick up where I left off. The top of my hand is where I started a couple days ago.
We’re having some cloudy mornings, which are really nice. Yesterday, the kids and I went with Grandma, Aunt and cousins to pick blueberries. I have about 20 pounds now and have to figure out what in the world to do with them. You don’t make blueberry jam. Or blueberry pie (I don’t think). I thought about trying to borrow someone’s ice cream maker, because fresh blueberry ice cream sounds delightful. I’m going to try to bake some blueberries with my granola and see what happens to them after 6 hours at 175 degrees.
I know you can freeze them, but then what? Blueberry smoothies aren’t my favorite, and once we froze the berries last year, I didn’t do much with them.
My sisters-in-law and dear M-I-L are coming over tonight for a girls night and I want to make something… any thoughts?
August 5th, 2009 at 11:21 am
Oh, blueberry pie absolutely!Blueberry muffins with streusal tops. Blueberry parfaits – layer blueberries with fresh whipped cream flavored with a bit of almond extract. Blueberry cobbler or crisp. Blueberry sauce for over the top of ice cream or tapioca pudding. Lemon blueberry bread or teacake. So many ways to eat and love blueberries!
August 5th, 2009 at 11:45 am
Blueberry jam (freezer jam) is great. My kids love it.
And, blueberry pies….most definitely can make it and it’s quite common! Go for it! 🙂
August 5th, 2009 at 12:09 pm
Tarts with lemon cream….
August 5th, 2009 at 3:17 pm
Just thought I’d let you know we do make blueberry jam here in England – I have a great recipe if you could use it? Let me know!
August 5th, 2009 at 5:30 pm
I have a lovely blueberry-peach butter in the fridge that someone made for me. Peaches are all over right now too. It’s fantastic, the peaches sweeten it up just enough. Tastes like a hint of cinnamon in there too. Yummy!
August 5th, 2009 at 7:26 pm
Google a Blueberry Buckle recipe or mix with other fruits and make a cobbler ….w/ice cream on top. Or with yogurt and granola for breakfast. Yum.Ours’ never last long, right out of the bowl in the fridge!
August 5th, 2009 at 10:45 pm
Blueberry pie is hubby’s favorite, and my daughter and I think blueberry jam sounds lovely!
August 6th, 2009 at 10:34 am
I made blueberry jam this year and it’s so good!
August 6th, 2009 at 6:58 pm
I have an abundance of blueberries, too. Two recipes I’ve made with great success were blueberry french toast and blueberry cobbler.(recipezaar).
August 10th, 2009 at 3:54 pm
Beautiful!!!