blackberry breakfast . . .

Blackberries are in abundance this year here in the Pacific Northwest . . .

and I just can't seem to get enough of these babies . . .

Lately - I have been picking them daily . . .

and also asking my family to pick some more . . .

they all know that it is totally worth it . . .

especially when they see their favorite blackberry pie coming out of the oven . . .
add a bit of ice cream . . . and they are ready to pick some more!!

Around here we keep it pretty simple . . .

as all we really want to do is enjoy the freshness of the season!!

My husband is the one who makes pancakes around here . . .

and they are always delicious . . .
but when we add some wonderful blackberry syrup on top . . .

everyone is that much happier in our house!!

Hattie for one can't get enough of their sweet goodness . . .

it seems that seconds, and thirds, are always on the way . . .

for me . . . I also love a few berries with some really good yogurt . . .

so simple . . . yet so wonderful!!

Or sometimes . . .

I take an extra 5 minutes to mix it all together . . .

some good quality yogurt . . . a handful of blackberries . . . and a touch of sugar . . .

for some of the best blackberry yogurt around!!

Hattie absolutely loves the color . . .

and I personally like knowing that it is all fresh . . . and natural . . . and simple!!

But - my very favorite blackberry breakfast of all . . .

is homemade blackberry jam on toast!!

Because - it just doesn't get much better than that - seriously!!

Blackberry jam on toast is the very, very best!!!

(mine just happens to be gluten free)

you see . . .

great food does not need to be fussy . . .

just fresh . . . and simple . . . and good!!

 

All these blackberries just made our mornings a little sweeter . . .

Just wait until you see what we had for lunch at the office on Tuesday . . .

mmmmm . . . mmmmm

until next time . . .

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food dreams and a kiss . . .
from my kitchen . . . to yours!!

xoxo - liz