Category Archives: Fruit

Better Berries Through Maceration

Posted on March 22, 2023 by tbuzzee

A while back, family was visiting and one of my brothers-in-law asked where I got the berries he was enjoying? I explained that they were simply supermarket berries, but I had macerated them, tossed ’em in a bit of Cointreau … Continue reading →

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Julia Child’s Cranberry Relish

Posted on November 14, 2022 by tbuzzee

Yep. It is that time of year. When even small-time food blogs like mine get 100s of hits per day, everyone looking for that one perfect recipe for the big feast. Well, here it is, and you’re welcome. Some folx … Continue reading →

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Door County Cherry Bounce

Posted on October 5, 2022 by tbuzzee

Even on vacation, you can learn a few new things, such as… there is such a thing as a Door County Bounce Cake, kinda like a pineapple upside down cake, but made with cherries that have been soaking in vodka … Continue reading →

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Birch Syrup Roasted Cherries

Posted on September 27, 2022 by tbuzzee

Say what? Birch syrup? Yeah, you betcha! This little beauty from north of the border is a nice option, just mebbe not for pancakes. Friends ordered a few bottles for me from Canadian Birch Company, because we enjoy a bit … Continue reading →

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Date Paste and Korean-Style Barbecue Pork Tacos

Posted on August 30, 2022 by tbuzzee

Yesterday, I posted about making Gochujang and Whole30 compliant mayonnaise; mentioning that I had been using my main and mini food processors but not to worry, because the main processor was getting a workout that day. Today’s post is why. … Continue reading →

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Julia Child’s Cranberry Relish, Still

Posted on November 15, 2021 by tbuzzee

To paraphrase a sitcom on TV… “It was 198-something and Julia Child was the food editor for Parade Magazine.” Ms. Child published an entire Thanksgiving menu; which I actually made – even to the point of following her instruction to … Continue reading →

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Grilled Fireball Pineapple

Posted on June 14, 2021 by tbuzzee

So, YEH, this happened. And it was delicious! I served it as a side for dinner with friends: Lemonade Chicken, taco salad, and stuff; but the pineapple, soaked in cinnamon whisky for an hour or so, then sprinkled with cinnamon … Continue reading →

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Julia Child’s Cranberry Relish, Again

Posted on November 19, 2020 by tbuzzee

Most every year since 1982 – so, going on four decades – I have made this cranberry relish to enjoy and share with friends for the holidaze season. And share is the correct term for the original recipe, which makes … Continue reading →

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Parfait(ish)! Better Berries!

Posted on April 26, 2019 by tbuzzee

I have covered this nifty trick for improving your berries – or, most any fruit, really – in other posts, which makes it a Parfait! (repeat) post. But! It would seem that I haven’t spotlighted just the method of macerating … Continue reading →

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Peach Marmalade

Posted on April 10, 2019 by tbuzzee

A long time ago, I stopped by to visit a friend from school, and his mom was busy making this incredibly wonderful smelling mixture of peaches and citrus and – surprise! – maraschino cherries! Mrs. B called it marmalade, but … Continue reading →

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