Category Archives: Blackberry

Blackberry Daze

Last Saturday I was a judge at the Joyce Daze Wild Blackberry Pie Contest. This was the 28th year for the local festival and it was an honor to be a judge. For the contest, there were 19 pies entered. … Continue reading

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Pies for the Fair: Part 2

Four pies all ready to go to the Clallam County Fair. After a few hours of sleep (remember I was up until 3AM baking!), I could hear the kitchen calling to me to tidy up, both me and the counters! … Continue reading

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Pie for the Painter

For weeks now, when Lady and I walk, I check the ripeness of the blackberries in my favorite patch near home. Today there are enough sweet ones for the first pick. I have an unofficial berry picking uniform that I … Continue reading

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