Lisa on June 30th, 2010

Even though the simmering action of making a compote might make you think of winter, what goes into a berry compote is all summer: strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, cherries, even rhubarb.  All you need is some fruit, some liquid — wine or water works best — some sweetener, and some spices.  You’ll have a refreshing fruit [...]

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Lisa on September 5th, 2008

Strange title, I know, but I prefer to make a fruit salad out of fruit that won’t brown quickly. It’s more visually appealing and less wasteful–if you have left-overs, they’ll make a nice breakfast the next day. Or you can freeze the leftovers in small bunches and use them any time to make a multi-fruit [...]

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