The rain on Saturday did not keep my from making my appointed rounds at the farmers market. On my list this week: blueberries, blueberry jam, golden beets, and of course flowers.
I can't remember the name of these flowers. What I do recall is the vase came with flowers in it from Chris when I was still in college living in the dorm in 1980. When they used to page your name over the intercom and say "Carol Moss you have flowers at the desk" and everyone stuck their heads out of their doors and smiled at you as you walked back to your room with your bouquet.
My new blueberry crumb cake turned out like a dream. Packed full of blueberries just like I like it. Moist but not mushy and the nuts and sugar on top provide a nice crunch. I used raw sugar instead of granulated for the topping.
The blueberry lady at the market did not have any jam, nor did I find the golden beets. I saw a recipe last week for Golden Beet and Barley Salad with Rainbow Chard that I want to try. Next week-end will be soon enough. Christy I might need you to send me your blueberry jam recipe as a back up. In case (heaven forbid) I am forced to make my own.
If you want to try the blueberry cake here is the recipe from the July issue of Tastebud.
Hey Carol...
Your blueberry crumb cake looks so yummy...and I believe those gorgeous flowers are Lianthus.
They're fabulous in that special vase!
Posted by: Debbie | 07/22/2013 at 01:18 AM
Hi Carol,
The beautiful bouquet of lisianthus is stunning in your vase. Such a wonderful story
Of how you acquired it. Am going to try the blueberry cake today. I love the "snack"
Cake and it looks too good not to try this very day.
I want to compliment you on your dedication to your wonderful blog.I feel if we ever
Met by happenstance we could become fast friends. You and Mary Ann have
Opened so many interesting and inspiring doors through your travels and everyday
Wonders. I am a faithful reader and look forward to your both sharing, the intimacies
Of your lives, Much love, Barbara
Posted by: Barbara Tarbox | 07/22/2013 at 06:52 AM
That looks delicious!!
Posted by: Janet Ghio | 07/22/2013 at 07:10 AM
Thanks Debbie and Barbara! I just knew one of you would know what they were and enlighten me.
Posted by: Carol | 07/22/2013 at 08:11 PM
Ahh, yes, the wonderful intercom in the dorm. What a wonderful way to keep up with what was happening!
Posted by: Vicki | 07/22/2013 at 10:11 PM
I love that Chris gave you flowers in the dorm!!
Posted by: Cori | 07/23/2013 at 12:59 PM