It’s officially berry season on the central coast. Cane berries such as blackberries are a Northern California summer favorite, and among the most prized members of the blackberry family is the olallieberry. Despite its large, bumpy shape, the olallieberry’s sweet and tangy taste have garnered a near-fanatical following. The olallieberry was developed by the U.S....Read More

Use your choice of ripe raspberries, blackberries, Boysenberries, or ollalieberries for this easy jam. INGREDIENTS: 3 cups crushed berries (about 1 1/2 quarts of berries) 5 cups sugar 1 package powdered pectin (Sure Jell) 1 cup cold water METHOD: Sort and wash fully ripe fruit. Drain. Remove caps and stems from berries and crush. Measure...Read More