Friday, July 23, 2010

The Sweetest Treats

I am LOVING these fruity cakes from Martha Stewart Weddings- especially the one with basket weave details!  I think it is a great idea to use fresh fruits on your cake and it looks gorgeous!  Keep reading to find out when these fresh fruits are the sweetest...


Strawberry Shortcake? Yes, Please!

If you are going to use fruit on your cake, or even just serve it at your reception, you will want to make sure that you are using produce that is in season.  Our Executive Chef at RT Lodge, Rick Mace, is always using local and seasonal produce.  Shopping at the nearest farmer's market is a great way to make sure that you are buying fresh, local produce.  Not to mention that you are supporting family farms!

Here is a quick guide to know when some of your favorite fruits will be ripe here in TN:

Apples  July- October
Apricots July- August
Blackberries  Mid July- August
Cantaloupes  July- September
Cherries  June- July
Peaches  June- Mid September
Raspberries  Mid July- Mid September
Strawberries  May- Mid June


Enjoy!


-a.e.h.


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