One of the best parts of Brittney's massive yard is the berries! I only caught the tail-end of the strawberry season, but I was super excited about the fact that the back corner of her yard is crammed with raspberry bushes! I love raspberries! Can there be anything more exciting than pulling them off the bush and cramming them in your mouth? As a scientist, I postulate that it would be hard to beat!

Thomas, however, was not quite so sure what the red thing his momma pulled off of the bush was and why was she encouraging him to eat...?

After carrying it around for about 5 minutes and pretending to put it in his mouth, he finally got brave enough to eat it. And he loved it! I guess you can't fight genetics. :)

Soon enough, the little guy was helping by trying to pick the berries with us. Of course, he was much better at smushing them, but his enthusiasm was certainly appreciated. Look at the haul of berries we (Mom, me, Brittney, Holly & Thomas) managed to pick!

We enjoyed some of them right away on some amazing Lemon Buttermilk Sorbet that we had made earlier that day. If you have an ice cream maker, take the time to make the easiest sorbet ever - you won't regret it.

And what else does one do with a ton of leftover raspberries? Make jam, of course! It was quite delicious on the French Toast I made the next morning. The growing season might be short up here in Alaska, but I sure do appreciate the produce while it is here! :)