Category Archives: Fruit

Parfait! Plum Sauce (and Jam)

Posted on September 19, 2014 by tbuzzee

The box was just sitting there at Costco, taunting me… “Italian Prune Plums” it said. “What could it hurt?” I thought. And so, I brought home a really big, very tasty box of tiny plums, and got to thinking about … Continue reading →

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Strawberry Jam With Riesling and Rosemary

Posted on August 21, 2014 by tbuzzee

So, yeh, strawberry jam in your slow cooker; flavored with a bit of sweet German wine and rosemary. Not too, too bad. And definitely worth the time to make, just don’t expect a lot of jam from your two pounds … Continue reading →

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The Doris Project (TDP) Week 31: Roasted Applesauce

Posted on August 13, 2014 by tbuzzee

Still warm from the oven, this applesauce would make a great side to a fall dinner, even on a fall-feeling late summer day. Left to rest in the fridge overnight and then enjoyed as you will, the flavors have blended … Continue reading →

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Cantaloupe Salsa

Posted on July 8, 2014 by tbuzzee

Just so you know, salsa doesn’t have to be made with tomatoes… One of Rich’s brothers makes a fine mango salsa that we all quite enjoy, and I am quite fond of Guzman’s cranberry salsa (especially tossed with pulled pork for … Continue reading →

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No Sugar? No Problem! Apple Butter

Posted on June 3, 2014 by tbuzzee

Rich, dark, spicy, and with just a hint of sumpin’ sumpin’ a little bit unexpected, this apple butter is more than good enough for your morning toast or waffle… like mebbe spiced up a bit more and tossed over chicken … Continue reading →

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The Doris Project (TDP) Week 18: Strawberry Salsa

Posted on May 14, 2014 by tbuzzee

Strawberry jam, sure; and strawberry cookie bars are a no-brainer, heck, even strawberry ice cubes dropped into a sparkling cocktail are pretty much of a given, but… Strawberry salsa? Yeah, youbetcha! Today’s Doris Project recipe is a tangy blend of … Continue reading →

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Parfait! Peach Butter

Posted on December 20, 2013 by tbuzzee

Just in time for holiday gifting! Peach butter is dead simple to make – only three ingredients, and one of them (the brandy) is optional – but wicked tasty. A bit of this on a toasted Bays English muffin is … Continue reading →

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Parfait! Plum Jam

Posted on September 27, 2013 by tbuzzee

It was a beautiful (very) late summer’s day, the sun was shining, the sky blue, a light breeze from of the lake was keeping things just this side of crisp, one of our neighbors was having another garage sale, and … Continue reading →

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Peach Butter

Posted on March 25, 2013 by terry

We met my best friend Jenny in Indianapolis for a day of slouching about the city and catching up and… Lunch! Specifically, lunch at Maxine’s Chicken & Waffles, which Rich and I had been told of by one of his … Continue reading →

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Apple Butter

Posted on January 16, 2013 by terry

So, I had these three apples, two Jazz and one Granny Smith, that needed using up. They were a bit too old for eating – and besides, who wants to sit down and make a meal on three apples? – … Continue reading →

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