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  • Jazz Up Desserts With a Microwave Fruit Compote

    Jazz Up Desserts With a Microwave Fruit Compote

    Fruit compote is one of the simplest ways to add a bright and sophisticated component to anything from ice cream to oatmeal, or even roasted meats. While you might normally make a big batch of berry compote in a pot on the stove, this would be overkill for a smaller endeavour, like French toast for…


  • Your Berries Need to Warm Up a Bit

    Your Berries Need to Warm Up a Bit

    A couple of evenings ago, I went berry picking on Sauvie Island with a few friends. After tasting several of the many varieties available, I settled on Hoods, because the season is short and I am only human. (Once you have experienced the candy-sweet flesh of a Hood strawberry, it’s hard to go back to…