Fresh farmers market berries make a wonderful dessertWant to serve dessert at a barbeque, holiday gathering, or dinner party but you don't want to serve anything too heavy? Why not serve up some fresh berries! Berries of all kinds are available in our farmers market beginning in May up until almost the end of September and early October. Many herbs, including fresh mint, can also be found in the farmers market.
Here is a quick, easy, healthy recipe using four kinds of berries found at the Castro Valley Farmers Market:
Minted Berries
3 tablespoons Grand Marnier or Orange Juice
1 pint strawberries, stems removed and cut in half
1 pint raspberries
1 pint blackberries
1 pint blueberries
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, torn
Gently fold together washed strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and mint. Pour Grand Marnier or Orange Juice over the berries and serve immediately. Enjoy on their own or with some ice cream (perhaps from Knudsens?) or some whipped cream. Mmmmm!
