It's Blackberry Cobbler for teatime on the patio. Would you like to join me? I also have some Blackberry Sage tea, by Republic of Tea, which is one of my favorites. It says, "Tea for Wisdom" on the label, and I like it hot and iced. I used some of my doilies that I love for a table covering.
My long time friend, Pat, and I had lunch at a favorite tearoom recently, which is inside an antique mall. We decided to browse a few aisles before leaving, and we both spotted this blackberry teacup, and both thought at the same time, that we would buy one for each other! Isn't it pretty? The pattern is Lavinia, by Royal Worcester.
You know how I love my lady vase, and I filled her hat with some petunias!
I thought I'd share one of my hanging planters that's overflowing with ivy, geraniums, dusty miller and petunias.
One day after school this past week, Cissy and I made pecan pies (her choice!!). Didn't she do a good job?
My son, Mike and I, were privileged to be asked to babysit for my two youngest granddaughters for three nights and days while my youngest son, and daughter-in-law went to San Francisco for a wedding. Harper and I made brownies together, played make believe, spent time in her donut shaped little pool, read books, and had such fun. it was so nice that my son, Mike, came along, too, and helped with his nieces. They give him so much joy!
Loving, caring for, and hugging this little cutie pie, Hayden, fills my soul with so much joy and laughter. She laughs so much around me, and it makes me so happy to know that my son and daughter-in-law tell me that they've never seen anything like it, except around me. One thing is certain, and that is, grandparents and grandchildren need to be around each other, as they have a special bond.
Blackberry Cobbler
This recipe won the grand prize for "Betty Crocker Recipes from the Soul" contest
ingredients:
2 1/2 cups fresh or frozen (thawed and drained) blackberries (do not use blueberries)
1
cup sugar
1
cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1/2 cup butter, melted
Cream, whipped cream or ice cream, if desired
instructions:
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In medium bowl, stir together blackberries and sugar. Let stand about 20 minutes or until fruit syrup forms. Heat oven to 375°F.
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In large bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, salt and milk. Stir in melted butter until blended. Spread in ungreased 8-inch square pan. Spoon blackberry mixture over batter.
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Bake 45 to 55 minutes or until dough rises and is golden. Serve warm with cream.
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I am sharing this with these lovely parties:
Your Hayden is so very sweet. How wonderful she and you share that special bond. She must fill your heart with joy. That Blackberry Cobbler looks scrumptious and to drink a hot cup of blackberry sage tea with it is perfect. Your lady vase does make me smile, as does your Cissy. That pecan pie looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteKitty, it looks like you've not only been eating well but having a fun summer too! Enjoy:@)
ReplyDeleteCobbler is such a great summer treat and blackberry yum! The tea sounds good too, I would love it iced, but that cup is irresistible. It sounds like you had your babysitting hands full, I'm glad Mike was there to help you! Precious memories and Harper is getting started in the kitchen early!
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Oh my mercy! I just want to hug those adorable grandbabies of yours! Such a blessing dear Kitty to be able to be a part of their little life isn't it? Makes this old heart melt. YUM on the tea. Your lady vase is adorable with your pretties in it. Cobbler must be on the menu for several. I had three of my friends tell me Sunday morning that they had made blueberry cobblers over the weekend. Well what do you know that I arrive to my office this morning to find a quart bag of fresh blueberries gifted from a friend. Looks like a cobbler is in store. Have a great day dear lady. Hugs and blessings, Cindy
ReplyDeleteHi Kitty, oh your grand kisds are so adorable. This blackberry cobbler looks so good and I bet tastes delicious.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing at our Cooking and Crafting with J & J.
Enjoy the week
Julie xo
Oh how sweet your grandgirlies are! Pecan pie?! That child is a gal after my own heart. Yes! Great job. Did she use PW’s recipe? Blackberries will be ready in another month if it warms up some.
ReplyDeleteYour grands are so adorable Kitty and I know they love spending time with you! Your blackberry teacup is so pretty and perfect for summer along with some cobbler. I keep saying Cissy is ready for her own baking blog or the Kids Baking Championship on Food Network! I know your son Mike must have been a big help babysitting. I bet you both slept very well after playing with those cuties. ♥
ReplyDeleteHow seet to babysit the grands. Such darling little faces. I love Blackberry cobbler. I haven't had it in years since my children were young. We used to go pick them. The tera cup is so pretty. I have always admired your sweet collections.
ReplyDeleteYour blackberry teacup is the perfect addition to your fruit-themed teawares. I'm also loving the lady vase with the purple flowers.
ReplyDeleteYour grandkids are as sweet as your yummy treats! I'm sure Harper and Hayden had a blast during their stay with you and your son.
Thanks for the visit. I keep hoping the the e-mail notifications will be resolved soon...if this is the new way of things, I'll have to come up with a new way of responding to people's comments!
I'm craving some blackberry cobbler now, but guess I'll have to settle for a cup of blackberry tea, which happens to be a staple here.
ReplyDeleteYour grands are lucky to have you in their lives. It's wonderful that you are close and can spend such quality time with each of them. I grew up not knowing my grandfathers, but both of my grandmothers were a constant in my early years. I'm glad you have this joy in your life!
Thank you for the sweet, thoughtful comment left on Stacey's post of our home.
How wonderful you and your son were able to go and spend time with your grands. And, yes it is special. Love those tea cups and cute vase. The doilies are a perfect in place of a tablecloth. Cissy's pecan pie looks delicious! I wold love to sit there and sip tea and eat cobbler. Blackberry cobbler is a favorite of mine. My sweet momma use to make it often. I hope you are enjoying a wonderful week Kitty.
ReplyDeleteLooks like everyone is having fun! =)
ReplyDeleteYour photos are precious!
Oh what a wonderful post. I love that blackberry sage tea too! I said the words "Blackberry Cobbler" out loud and my hubby said 'THAT SOUNDS GREAT!" =) I will be making this soon. LOVED reading about the time you got to spend with your sweet little granddaughters...they are all adorable. Precious Memories! Sweet post!
ReplyDeleteYour grandchildren are so sweet, Kitty. I know you cherish the time you spend with them, and they with you. How great that Hayden smiles and laughs for you. Blackberry Cobbler is a delicious treat.
ReplyDeleteHi sweet Kitty!How adorable your Grands are!I also love your gorgeous teacup and the pretty doilies!Your flowers and plants are beautiful,your patio looks so inviting...Thanks for sharing your delicious recipe,it looks yummy!Blessings,dear friend!
ReplyDeleteI love seeing these precious children almost as much as I love seeing your beautiful teacup & blackberry cobbler! YUMMY to it all. How nice you got to babysit them as well as be able to go to a tearoom with a friend. My 2 sisters & I did that a few years ago & my daughter & Ms. C. also went once. You make me want to repeat the experience!!
ReplyDeleteSuch precious and heartwarming pictures, my friend. And blackberry cobbler is a favorite of mine...yum!
ReplyDeleteI hope you are well, dearest Kitty. Wishing you a lovely week. Love and hugs!
Cissy did an exemplary job!!!! That girl is gonna win a man over (20 years from now, of course!) with just the taste of her cooking!!! Not a lot of young women are as skilled in cooking anymore. She’ll be a hit!!! Pecan pie is a perennial favorite of mine, and hers looks like a real winner! I’ve never had blackberry pie to my recollection, but it sure looks good!!!
ReplyDeleteKitty, I think I have told you that the first pie I ever had as a child was blackberry and it was baked in my grandparent's little oven in their Shasta trailer. To this day, I cannot resist a blackberry :-) I've never made blackberry cobbler (only peach) but will definitely be making this soon. Yes one thing is certain, and that is, grandparents and grandchildren need to be around each other, as they have a special bond. xo
ReplyDeleteOh, I love fruit cobblers. Such a lovely old-fashioned treat! What a wonderful time you must have had with the grandchildren. I'm so glad you have that special bond with them. xo Deborah
ReplyDeleteOh, those precious little girls! Just adorable and so sweet! I know you cherished those moments with them. You are so right about the bond between grandparents and grandchildren. There is nothing quite like it. God ordained it that way, and both generations surely need one another and contribute so much to each other's lives. May the Lord bless all of you! Praying for you, sweet friend. :)
ReplyDeleteYou have some amazing pastry chefs in training there Kitty. I made some Peach Crisp with fresh peaches this week too. This is the time we can use all these wonderful gardening fruits and vegetables. Your cobbler looks delicious as does that Pecan Pie! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteOh, dear Kitty- what a wonderful post.
ReplyDeleteAnd my mouth is drooling over your cobbler and that yummy pecan pie! Both are favorites- sure wish Texas and Ohio were closer! I'd be over there helping you all nosh on your awesome desserts all the time!
Hugs and love. ♥
WELL . . . I think I'll be making this today! I just found two bags of blackberries I had frozen LAST summer so I need to use them up! I love the colors on that cup and saucer -- looks like you're off to a busy and fun summer with those sweet grandbabies. AND Pecan Pie is MY favorite so I think Cissy made a great choice!
ReplyDeleteYour blackberry cobbler looks so good. Such a pretty tea cup too.
ReplyDeleteHow blessed you are to have sweet grands to visit and bake with you.
You were the best to stay with your sweet grands Harper and Hayden. Sounds like you received a great blessing. Glad your son was able to help also. Yes, families need to be around each other.
This is the funniest thing Kitty, my husband was craving Blackberry Cobbler and googled a recipe for me to try... and would you believe, it was this exact recipe! I made it just last night, and it was indeed a winner! Oh soo delicious! I enjoyed seeing the pictures of you with your great grandbabies, they are just precious, oh those smiles, and how precious that the littlest one just loves to laugh with you! There is indeed a very special bond with grandchildren :) Sweet hugs to you today :)
ReplyDeleteKitty, it looks delicious. And that teacup! I've never seen, or even heard of, a blackberry pattern! I'm so glad you have such fun with your grandchildren.
ReplyDeleteYour blackberry cobble reminds me of summers growing up in Texas. We would go out and pick wild blackberries and my mother would always make a cobble with them.
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful that you got to spend such a wonderful time with your grand-girls, Kitty! They all have wonderful smiles :) What a beautiful teacup and so appropriate to make blackberry cobbler to go with it!
ReplyDeleteHi Kitty, I am always looking for recipes using blackberries - they grow wild everywhere here and take over if we don't keep them in check! Your teacup is wonderful and I love that you and your friend gifted each other with one. Your darling little grand-daughter's are just as sweet as can be. It's so nice to share that special bond. Your little grand's have a wonderful role-model in their dear Grandmother. And a very special Uncle, too! Hugs xo Karen
ReplyDeleteYum Kitty, I love both blackberry cobbler and pecan pie! Your grands are so sweet! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
ReplyDeletehugs,
Jann
Yummy. It looks delicious. It sounds like you had fun.
ReplyDeleteI would love to join you for tea and have some of that amazing Blackberry Cobbler of yours. I am always so happy that you get to spend so much time with your Grands and that little Sissy is turning out to be quiet the little baker just like her Grandma. Hope you are having a great week and thanks so much for sharing your awesome post with us at Full Plate Thursday!
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