Blackberry Goodness

This past week CSA members received some blackberries, and next week you'll be getting more. Some come from our farm and are painstakingly handpicked. Along with people, deer like blackberries, and tics like deer. For about every 50 berries
farmer Russell picks, he also has to pick one tic off his skin. We're also
getting some blackberries from other Virginia farms to round out the supply.

While these berries are delicious eaten just as they are, you can also use blackberries to make some tasty desserts. Why not mix them with some more of the season's finest offerings and make a Triple Berry Crisp? This recipe comes from the cooking queen Betty Crocker and is guaranteed to be delicious. Watching your waistline? Why not make a single-serve crisp in the microwave instead?

If you're looking for something on the fancy side, try Cheesecake with Minted Blackberries. This recipe from dearly departed Gourmet Magazine is both indulgent and elegant at the same time. If you're in a hurry, you can also buy a cheesecake and make the Minted Blackberries to serve on top.