Sangria. saŋˈɡriːə saŋ-ˈgrē-ə San-GREE-a! Have you tried it? However you say it, put this on your end of summer to-do list. A wine based cocktail from Spain and Portugal, the makeup of this fruity drink varies greatly. Sangria … [Read more...]
Blueberry Coffee Cake Muffins with Pecan Streusel Topping
It's blueberry season here at Kraemer House and, after several years of nurturing the fickle bushes, I'm happy to report that they are looking great and producing nicely. I've loved blueberries long before they became so popular. I'm old so that's … [Read more...]
The Blueberry Bramble Cocktail
Blueberries have long been a source of inspiration. In songs --- Blueberry Hill is a popular song published in 1940 best remembered for its 1950s rock n' roll version by Fats Domino. In movies --- Remember Willy Wonka and the Chocolate … [Read more...]
30 Minute Blueberry Crostata
Well, is it a crostata or a galette? I’ve been wondering about that lately and as it turns out they are one and the same. One Italian, the other French. Both delicious. Crostatas and galettes are free-form and rustic and can be sweet or savory. … [Read more...]
Blueberry Butter Cake with Pecan Streusel Topping
I admit it. I love desserts am a dessert freak. So when I make something that can be disguised as breakfast or a snack, it’s even better! The moist crumb in this Blueberry Butter Cake is as addictive as the buttery Pecan Streusel Topping. … [Read more...]
How Does Your Garden Grow? | July, 2014
The garden is always teaching me lessons. One big lesson I learned this year is to let the climbing peas have their own bed because they don’t play well with others. I thought planting the fava beans on the perimeter of the bed with the peas was a … [Read more...]
Gluten Free Blueberry-Almond Olive Oil Cakes
When I started MisterMartha.com a few months ago, I made a commitment to make it a great place to visit, full of informative content with visually appealing photos. But, it didn’t take me long to realize that it takes a village. There was so much … [Read more...]