Summer Raspberries

“Better than any argument is to rise at dawn and pick dew-wet red berries in a cup.” 

--Wendell Berry

It's a nice quote, but actually raspberries should be picked on a sunny day when they are dry.

Raspberries are the perfect crop for Ely, as they thrive in cooler climates 

and appreciate neutral to acid soil. Raspberries have been at peak performance 

for the last three weeks, but are starting to slow down a bit now. 

We hope you have your very own

raspberry patch from which to pick loads of succulent berries.  Planted in my

Ely garden are Boyne, Citadel, Killarney, Latham, and Royalty Purple.

Let the seasonal harvest inspire you!!

On the menu tonight is a salad of organic greens, adorned with 

freshly-picked raspberries (the ones that actually made it into the house),

 grilled chicken, blue cheese and a raspberry vinaigrette.

Raspberry Salad Dressing Recipe:
4 oz olive oil
2 oz apple cider vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon of agave nectar, or to taste
Juice from 1/3 of a fresh lemon
1 cup fresh raspberries
Salt and pepper to taste

Mix all ingredients until emulsified with an
immersion blender (hand held/stick type).
Enjoy!

Recipe copyright Gracie's Plant Works 2014