You have to love the color of cranberries. They add vibrancy to any table, holiday or otherwise. And the tangy flavor is perfect with the heavier meals we eat in the fall and winter. I wanted a crisp that was purely cranberry yet not too tart. I didn’t want apple or pear or anything else with it…just pure cranberry flavor bursting open in every bite.
I put a layer of streusel on the bottom as well as on the top for added texture and sweetness. I really like the result.

This is a great, comfort food type dessert but would also work …read more

Sandra over at Diary of a SAHM is having a slow cooking thursday recipe exchange. I like these because you get alot of different recipes..Run on over there and check it out and leave your personal favorite! Here is my submission…
Red, white and blue cobbler
serves 6-8
1 c flour
1 c sugar
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp freshly ground nutmeg
2 eggs beaten
2 Tbs milk
2 tbs unsalted butter
2 c fresh blueberries
2 c fresh straxberries, cut in quarters
3/4 c water
1 tsp grated lemon peel
3/4 c sugar
vanilla …read more

I don’t know that there is a nicer fruit than a really fresh, really tree ripened peach. I am not talking about the crisp tasteless objects that are showing up in the grocery stores right now, I am talking about the fruit that you grab from the fruit stand basket, and drive one handed while you eat it because you can’t wait until you are home and the whole car smells like a peach orchard and the juice is smearing your makeup and the steering wheel is sticky and you hope you dont see anyone you know …read more