Food Blog Week in Review & Menu: June 22

Welcome to the food blog’s week in review. This is our way at families of catching you up on what you’ve missed over the last week. This week was the week of frozen desserts–just in time for the summer’s hot weather. June 22 Strawberry Crumble Truffle–This is a delicious layered dessert made with a baked crunchy crumble topping and a creamy layer of strawberry filling. Maybe Michele is inviting us all over to her house for the 4th of July? With these tempting recipes I’m ready to go!!! If you plan on grilling for the 4th of July, try something … Continue reading

Strawberry Crumble Truffle

‘Tis the season for fresh berries in abundance. That also means, if you love to bake, it is the season for strawberry shortcakes, blueberry crumbles and anything else that you can possibly imagine. This recipe is one of those that is great for impressing guests because the results are so delicious but it’s not difficult to put together. It’s also nice because you can do it ahead of time, since they have to freeze to be firm. The impressive layered dessert is very easy to put together and save for the baking time for the crumbly topping, and the chopping … Continue reading

A Different Kind of Blueberry Cobbler

Nothing sings the praises of summer like blueberry cobbler. Cooks love summer for its fresh bounty and yes, if you make it right–blueberry cobbler sings! Personally, I love a dallop of crème friache, but it’s not necessary to make this tasty treat really stand out. This blueberry cobbler is unique with a cornbread cinnamon top but I almost guarantee that once you try it this way–you may just ditch your old blueberry cobbler recipe! The recipe originally appeared in Fine Cooking Magazine. . .however I’ve tweaked it just a little to bring out the combination of cinnamon, cornbread and blueberries. … Continue reading