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Picked for You! 12 Blackberry Recipes to Try This Summer

by Abigail Matsumoto

From raspberries and blueberries to sweet, sweet strawberries, most of us have a summer berry weakness. But what about the good ol’ blackberry? To give this juicy berry its fair share of the spotlight, we’ve rounded up recipes the whole family will love. Scroll through for blackberry fruit roll ups, ice cream, and even the ultimate kid-pleaser…pizza!

Photo: Food Mouth

1. Blackberry Fruit Roll Ups
Forget those familiar store-bought fruit roll ups. These DIY snacks from Food Mouth are all natural and bursting with delish blackberry flavor. It’s as easy as three ingredients—find out more at Food Mouth.

Photo: The Vanilla Bean Blog

2. Blackberry and Basil Focaccia Bread
Savory, tasty, and oh-so-pretty. This focaccia bread from The Vanilla Bean Blog is an easy way to impress during your next family dinner. And the littles can even help sift and stir—score! Get the recipe here.  

Photo: A Better Happier St. Sebastian

3. Blackberry + Peach Yogurt Popsicles
It’s a blackberry and peach teamup in this recipe from A Better Happier St. Sebastian. The best thing about these pops? It’s a tie between how easy they are, the healthy-factor, and the fact that they’re the perfect size for little hands. Snag the recipe here.

Photo: Apron Strings

4. One Pot Wonder Blackberry Glazed Salmon
The magic of this blackberry recipe from mother-daughter team Donna and Anne is that the prep clocks in at under 20 minutes and it only needs one pot. Do we have your attention? Head to Apron Strings for the full scoop.

Photo: Family Spice

5. Blackberry & Honey Cupcakes
How about some cupcakes for your little cupcakes? These treats from Family Spice have an all-natural vibrant color and use honey for sweetness. Perfect for a party—or maybe just a regular ol’ Tuesday. Find the recipe here.

Photo: Milk and Honey

6. Wild Blackberry Ice Cream
Did somebody say ice cream? If the berry-fied flavor of this summer favorite doesn’t hook you, the cheery color will. It’s perfect for purple lovers big and small. Head to Milk and Honey for the recipe.

Photo: The Stay At Home Chef

7. Blackberry, Basil, and Ricotta Pizza
Trust us: blackberries and ricotta go together like pizza and kids. This recipe from The Stay At Home Chef may not be your typical pizza pie fare, but it’s more than worth a try. It also doesn’t hurt that there’s a visual wow factor (pretty pizza!) but very little prep. Find the recipe here.

Photo: Iowa Girl Eats

8. Lemon Blackberry Breakfast Cookies (vegan & gluten-free)
Yep, cookies for breakfast is definitely a thing—and these babies from Iowa Girl Eats have the added bonus of being vegan and gluten-free, for those with dietary restrictions. The delish ingredients include bananas, oats, honey, blackberries and more. Snag the recipe for your next breakfast here.

Photo: Roti n Rice

9. Blackberry Peanut Butter Smoothie
Thanks to this recipe from Roti n Rice, you’ll see PB&J in a slurpable new light. With all the yumminess of the classic sandwich, plus the healthy addition of greek yogurt, this just might be your youngsters’ new fave smoothie. Get the recipe here.

Photo: Eat, Live, Run

9. Mini Blackberry Cream Scones
These mini scones from Eat, Live, Run are loaded with sweet, tart blackberries and fit just right in petite kitchen-helper hands. They’re just what you need to jazz up a tea party or afternoon snack. Check out the recipe here.

Photo: Real Housemoms

10. Easy Homemade Blackberry Sauce
The beauty of this blackberry sauce from Real Housemoms is that it turns anything into blackberry-covered goodness. Waffles? Check. Ice cream? Yep. Score the recipe here.

Photo: Sugar Dish Me

11. The Easiest Blackberry Cobbler
The outside crust has crunch. The inside is soft and custard-like. There’s a blackberry surprise in every bite. Sound good? Then you need to break out the ramekins and check out this cobbler recipe from Sugar Dish Me.

Photo: Maebells

12. Brie and Blackberry Tarts
We’re big fans of appetizers that look fancy-schmancy but are actually easy-peasy. These bite-size tarts definitely fall into that category. Get all the info here.

Which blackberry recipe are you yearning for? Let us know in the comment section below!

—Abigail Matsumoto

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Fun with Fruit: Creative Ways to Save Summer’s Bounty

by Abigail Matsumoto

Whether your last u-pick adventure with the fam was a whopping success (you have the bushels and buckets of fruit to prove it) or you want to savor the last berries from your CSA box, it’s time for a bit of recipe inspiration. From easy-peasy blackberry jam to homemade berry Newtons and apple chips, we’ve rounded up a select bunch of ideas to maximize on summer’s bounty. Scroll down for 11 fruitful ways to cook with the kids.

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photo: My Frugal Adventures

1. 10 Minute Blackberry Jam
The magic trick behind this ultra-quick blackberry jam is getting the right consistency while cooking on the stove top. With minimum prep and a little bit of heat, you’ll have tasty jam for the whole fam. Get the how-to here.

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photo: The Viet Vegan

2. Baked Apple Chips
If an apple-picking adventure left you with bushels of apples, consider this: baked apple chips! It’s a sweet and crispy snack for after school, movie marathon couch sessions, and more. Head here for the recipe.

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photo: All Day I Dream About Food

3. Berry Newtons
These homemade berry newtons have all the familiarity of the store-bought version but with a major homemade twist.  The crust uses whole wheat flour and flax seed, the berry filling goes easy on the sugar, and the result is the perfect size for little hands. Snag the recipe here.

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photo: Tartelette

4. Berries Sorbet
Did somebody say sorbet? Don’t put your ice cream machine away just yet, because this very berry treat is a great way to use up your u-pick haul. Find the instructions here.

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photo: The Vault Files

5. Frozen Greek Yogurt & Coconut Covered Strawberries
Need a pop-in-your-mouth and eat-on-the-go snack? The kids will love these frozen berries that have the added fun of greek yogurt and coconut. You can even win extra points by using their fave yogurt flavor. Read more here.

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photo: Drizzle Me Skinny

6. Mixed Berry Monkey Bread
Sometimes you just need a sweet indulgence, right? Cue this berry-fied monkeybread and its ooey-gooeyness. Thanks to Pillsbury biscuits, you can whip this up without too much fuss. Get the whole how-to here.

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photo: Neighbor Food

7. Crock Pot Applesauce
The tots will love using the apples they picked for this homemade applesauce. You’ll love that this recipe calls for your good friend, the crock pot. Bonus points: You can freeze this applesauce and then thaw overnight when you’re ready to eat. Click here for the instructions.

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photo: Divas Can Cook

8. Homemade Strawberry Fruit Rollup
All-natural fruit rollups that are ultra-easy to make? We’re in. This recipe only calls for strawberries and a touch of sugar so it’s all about minimum work and maximum fruit leather enjoyment. Get the instructions here.

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photo: Julia’s Album

9. Mixed Berry Muffins
We’ve got your new favorite muffin recipe right here. In addition to greek yogurt, these muffins are rocking three types of berries–which makes them extra moist. Get the kids to help measure and stir and you’re halfway there! Head here for the recipe.

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photo: Eat Good 4 Life

10. Raspberry and Cream Popsicles
Thanks to Dixie cup molds, these popsicles are cute and just the right size for the littles. There’s greek yogurt involved, plus maple syrup, coconut cream, and, of course, berries! Get the recipe here.

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photo: Gimme Some Oven

11. Homemade Apple Cider
If you’re ansty for autumn, we’ve got just the thing to warm you up and tide you over. This apple cider recipe has very little prep work and the aroma of simmering apples and spices will make your house more homey than ever. Get the instructions here.

Which recipe will you use for your u-pick haul? Share with us in the comment section below!

—Abigail Matsumoto

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Thai Basil Chicken Stir Fry

by Christal Y.

When it comes to tasty Thai food, forget ordering out and follow Chef Savvy‘s recipe for simple basil chicken stir fry. This savory dish takes less than 30 minutes to make, and can be easily adapted for vegetarian or vegan palates. Skip the jalapeños if your tots are sensitive to spices. Get the full recipe below.

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Serves 4

Ingredients:
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
2 whole boneless chicken breasts
1 whole red bell pepper, sliced
1 whole green bell pepper, sliced
2 cups sugar snap peas
½ onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
1 teaspoon jalapeño, minced
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
½ tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 tablespoons basil, sliced

Method:

1. Add 1 tablespoon of oil to a large skillet. Add in chicken breast and saute until fully cooked, flipping halfway. About 8 minutes.

2. Take chicken out of the pan and set aside. Let the chicken sit for 5 minutes and slice into strips.

3. Meanwhile, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the same skillet.

4. Add in the bell peppers, snap peas and onions and saute on medium-high heat until they are carmazlied and tender but still have some crunch to them. About 4-5 minutes.

5. Add in the garlic, ginger and jalapeño and cook for an additional minute.

6. Add the sliced chicken back to the pan and stir in the hoisin sauce and soy sauce. Cook for 2-3 minutes.

7. Take off of the heat and add in the lime juice and basil.

8. Serve immediately with a side of rice.

Want more stir-fry dishes? Check out our better than take-out recipes here!

Cooking might become your favorite past-time after following Chef Savvy, a food blog filled with recipes that are simple, easy and fun. Writer and home-chef Kelley develops tasty recipes in her kitchen that will become staples to your family meals. From buffalo chicken tenders to blackberry crisps, Chef Savvy has recipes that’ll rock mealtime, all the time.

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Blackberry Strawberry Pudding

by Erin Lem

One glance at the farmers’ market or your local grocer this time of year and you’ll notice the produce section is overflowing with berries. Put those seasonal berries to good use with this pudding recipe perfect for summer. Reprinted from Sweetly Raw Desserts by Heather Pace, this recipe will open up your eyes to raw food and all of its delicious possibilities.

Yield 2 servings

Ingredients:
¾ cup (109 g) blackberries
¾ cup (127 g) diced strawberries
¾ cup (approximately 127 g) packed young coconut pulp
1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoons (33 g) agave or coconut nectar
½ teaspoon lemon juice
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons (10 ml) melted coconut oil

Method:
1. Blend all ingredients but the coconut oil in a blender until smooth. Add the oil and blend again to incorporate. Chill the pudding in the fridge for at least 4 hours before serving.

Have you participated in the raw food movement? What other raw dishes have you made for your kids?

SWEETLY RAW DESSERTS by Heather Pace will show readers everything they need to know about making the most delicious and nutritious raw food desserts. Techniques such as soaking nuts, using a mandoline, juicing fruits, and making nut milk are included to help you become as familiar as possible with the ingredients and equipment you will be using. This recipe is reprinted with permission from Quarry Books (2015). To buy the book click here.

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The Mix-and-Match Donut Shop Every Kid (and Grown-Up) Should Try

by Ayren Jackson-Cannady
It’s a funny name; The Fractured Prune. If you ask your kids what they think this shop sells, we’re betting you’ll get a blank stare. Here’s a hint: It’s the Cold Stone Creamery of deep-fried dough. Yup, that’s right! At The Fractured Prune, you and your little ones become donut flavor inventors, by mixing and matching nearly twenty glazes and over a dozen toppings; that’s over four million possible combinations! If you’re feeling uninventive, you can choose a tried-and-true favorite from the menu, like French Toast (a combination of maple glaze and cinnamon sugar) or Blackberry Cobbler (blackberry glaze, graham crackers and powdered sugar).
The location
The Fractured Prune is a small, regional chain that is poised for a nationwide expansion this year. The closest outpost to Washington, D.C. is located in Frederick, Md; the tiny shop sits in a nondescript shopping mall on the outskirts of town. It’s a simple operation with a mom-and-pop vibe that feels faintly reminiscent of the company’s 1970’s roots.
The donut
Everyone starts with the same, basic donut; a cake-base reminiscent of a cider mill, which has a slightly crispy exterior when it comes out of the fryer. After sliding off the fryer’s conveyer belt, each ring of fried dough is customized to your liking. This hands-on approach from batter to topping takes approximately five minutes, so don’t come here in a rush! Because of the piping hot nature of the dough, glazes and toppings become melted gooey concoctions; you’ll need to grab a fork and knife to enjoy these. Die-hard aficionados suggest waiting for the donut to cool and dry, so that it develops a crusty bite, but we’re betting you and your wee ones won’t want to wait!
The sugar rush

It’s inevitable…and totally worth it. But, if you want to burn off some of that extra energy before the car ride home, you’ve go some pretty cool options. Window shop in Downtown Frederick which is packed with stores, galleries and (if you’re lucky) live corner entertainment. There’s also Rose Hill Manor Park and Children’s Museum (a neat little blast from the past that offers guided tours of a manor house, icehouse, log cabin, barns and more), and Walkersville Southern Railroad, where kids can ride on a vintage train.

The Fractured Prune
1202 E Patrick St. (Frederick, Md)
Online: fracturedprune.com

Been to (or live in) Frederick, Md? In the comments section below, tell us your favorite spots in town. 

—Meghan Yudes Meyers

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Just Opened: Quin Candy Shop

by Cathie Ericson

Local. Check. Sustainable. Check. Small batch. Check. Totally Awesome. Check. High fructose neon brights? Uh, no thanks….Not at Quin, a new candy shop designed for discerning Portland kids and parents.

What You’ll Love
Well, for starters, it’s a candy store, so what’s not to love? From caramels to gumdrops to lollipops, everything is totally amazing. The sweets run the gamut from haute flavors like Smith Tea Smoked Chai, Jacobsen Sea Salt and Smoked Cola to kid faves like popcorn, every kind of fruit under the sun and good ol’ caramel.

You will swoon over the white chocolate/dark chocolate tootsie roll style “Swirly Twizzlie Rolls” and not just because that’s fun to say!

Candy is Dandy
Besides the hand-made candy, Quin stocks a selection of American craft chocolates and candy-themed books, including Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

Naturally Sweet
Blackberry puree in our blackberry gumdrops? Yes, please! Whenever possible, Quin sources local, fresh ingredients. The ingredient list for the Dreams Come Chew fruit chews looks something like this: sugar, glucose, butter, citric acid, natural flavors.

Queen of Candy
Owner and Chief Candy Maker Jami Curl knows a thing or two about her sweets. She is the owner of the delish cupcakery Saint Cupcake. After offering caramels and other sweets in Saint Cupcake she decided to expand to her own candy store and we have to admit that we’re happy she did.

And it happened in a sugar rush: from the time she became aware of the lovely, airy space to opening day? Six weeks! How did she do it? Well, she’s a mom, after all. In fact she assures us that every item at Quin is “Theo approved,” referring to her six year old son.

Candy Land
Find Quin at 1022 West Burnside, 97205. They are open Monday through Saturday from noon to 6:00pm, closed on Sundays. Find them online at quincandy.com. Also, Quin uses Square, so leave your cash-ola at home. Again, totally Portland!!

Hot Tip: Quin is located right across the street from Powell’s City of Books which has Kids’ Story Time every Wednesday during the summer at 3:00pm. Now that’s sweet!

Tell us about your favorite candy store in Portland in the comment section below!

Copy and photos by: Cathie Ericson

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