Archive for the ‘blueberries’ Category

Time for a Garden Update!

Thursday, May 19th, 2011

The spring hasn’t been much of a spring. Cold, wet, wintery days with a few days of sun scattered in there. We’ve been less than thrilled with it but most of my plants have been obviously happy with the rain. Now that they are huge and leafy, I hope it warms up so everything can ripen!

Mandarin Tree

Mandarin Tree - recently moved to a new location and much happier!

Apple Tree

Apple Tree - It will need thinning again this year for sure

Sage and Marjoram

Sage and Marjoram - Everything is flowering! It's pretty but I need to cut it all back

Thyme and Peas

Thyme and Peas

Tomatoes, Carrots and Lettuce

Tomatoes, Carrots and Lettuce - Carrots are finally getting big enough to pick, they take forever!

Chives and Mint

Chives and Mint - a small hanging basket just to add more growing room

Parsley and Habanero

Parsley and Habaneros - A new experiment, I think they'll take the heat

Strawberries

Strawberries - they got too much water in the rain, hopefully they'll be ok

Basil

Basil - just getting started

Asian and Bartlett Pear trees

Asian and Bartlett Pear trees - they are very happy this year

Hops

Hops - already passing the roofline and getting confused!

Blueberries

Blueberries - I hope it warms up so they ripen!

Buttermilk Waffles with Blueberry "Compote"

Wednesday, January 20th, 2010


I always make a double batch of my waffles and freeze the leftovers for quick toaster snacks and breakfasts. Our freezer stash had run out so it was time for a waffle morning.

The problem is, it’s winter and berries are my favorite waffle topping! I don’t like just maple syrup, it’s not right.

So I got the blueberries out of the freezer. I put about 1 cup of blueberries in a small saucepan with about 1T of honey and a little water. Put the heat on high and let it bubble until it was thick and syrupy. It was a great winter solution!