Not Always

A few years ago, I saw this blurb for a cookbook:

"Because whether you're a novice or an expert, cooking should never be intimidating - and it should always be fun."

I disagree. Sometimes it should be intimidating, and if it's always fun, you're doing it wrong.

'Tis The Season for...

Wild Raspberries

Black Raspberries, June 2013

Stop!

 Don't pick the red raspberries. They aren't ripe yet. These aren't red raspberries, they are black raspberries.

A tip, if you've never been berry picking. If the berry doesn't release easily, it's not ready to eat. Raspberries are a little more "stuck" on than blackberries and mulberries, but if you find yourself in a fight for the berry, let it go. It's not going to taste good anyway. Just a gentle tug or twist should do it.

Black Raspberries, June 2013

Black Raspberries, June 2013

Mulberry Math

Mulberry Tree, June 2013

Mulberry Tree

+

Mulberries

Mulberries, June 2013

=  Mulberry Pie

A slice of mulberry pie, June 2013