There’s nothing quite like a basket of sun-ripened berries in the summertime. Whether it’s sweet strawberries, fragrant raspberries, juicy blackberries, or plump blueberries, fresh berries are one of the greatest pleasures of the season. They’re delicious tucked into pancakes, scattered over yogurt, baked into pies, or simply enjoyed by the handful. Unfortunately, berries are also...Read More

There are certain flavors that instantly transport us back to childhood. Fresh peaches running down your wrist. Strawberries still warm from the sun. The first bite of homemade vanilla ice cream melting faster than you can eat it. For generations of Americans, the Fourth of July has been filled with simple pleasures—backyard barbecues, neighborhood parades,...Read More

This Blackberry Preserves Barbecue Sauce combines sweet blackberry preserves with ginger, Dijon, and berry vinegar for a bold, balanced grilling sauce ideal for ribs, chicken, and pork.Read More

Every spring, when berry season bursts to life on the Central Coast, few farms are as eagerly awaited as Prevedelli Farms. For generations, the Prevedelli family has been bringing baskets of fragrant, sun-ripened berries to our farmers markets — and this cobbler, from Geri Prevedelli herself, captures the heart of that tradition. Sweet blackberries bubble...Read More

Rich, creamy, and bursting with summer flavor, this Boysenberry Ice Cream captures the essence of fresh berries at their peak. Sweet-tart boysenberries swirl through a velvety custard base made with fresh eggs, sugar, and cream for an old-fashioned treat that’s both nostalgic and indulgent. Whether served soft from the churn or frozen to scoopable perfection,...Read More

This Berry Vinegar Pan Sauce transforms the flavorful browned bits left in your roasting pan into a rich, glossy sauce that beautifully complements beef, lamb, or game. The shallots and thyme add savory depth, while berry vinegar and a hint of sugar bring a perfect balance of tang and sweetness. Finished with butter for a...Read More

A Berry Coulis is one of the simplest and most versatile sauces in the kitchen—a silky purée of fresh berries sweetened just enough to enhance their natural flavor. Bursting with vibrant color and brightness, it’s a beautiful finishing touch for desserts like cheesecake, panna cotta, ice cream, or sponge cake. With a quick variation, it...Read More

Bright, airy, and bursting with summer flavor, this Mixed Berry Fruit Basket Cake is a showstopping dessert that combines the light texture of a Lemon Chiffon Cake with layers of billowy whipped cream and macerated berries. The blend of tart lemon, sweet cream, and Grand Marnier-kissed fruit makes it a perfect finale for warm-weather gatherings....Read More

This classic cobbler recipe — adapted from baking legend Flo Braker — is a true summer treasure. Perfect during olallieberry season or made with any mix of blackberries, boysenberries, or seasonal fruit, it captures the essence of homemade comfort. Sweet, tangy berries bubble beneath a golden, tender biscuit topping for the ultimate warm-weather dessert. Taste...Read More

This vibrant Triple Berry Jam is the go-to recipe of Catherine Barr, Executive Director of the Monterey Bay Certified Farmers Markets. Each summer, when the stalls overflow with ripe berries, Catherine turns the season’s bounty into jars of jewel-toned jam. The blend of blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries creates the perfect harmony of sweetness and tang,...Read More