If you've ever wanted someone to take you by the hand and show you how to make scrumptious jams and preserves, wait no longer. Kim Morgan at  'A Yankee in a Southern Kitchen' does just that with a fun and humorous look at the event, from picking the berries to serving up your preserves.

In addition to preserves, you'll find lots of wonderful recipes to add to your repertoire, along with pictures and descriptions to tickle your funny bone. Kim is a talented, aspiring writer, photographer & passionate cook. You'll enjoy her take on cooking.

I realize it's a little last minute, but if you've ever been interested in taking a culinary trip to Catalunya, the 'Catalan Cooking in the Empordà' trip planned by the Epicurean Way is scheduled for September 5-10, and will be $200 per person off the regular price for bookings made by August 1. Come along for 6 days in a little-visited region of Spain north of Barcelona.

Ummmm, I just thought I'd pop in for a minute and pass on a recipe for British Scones. For anyone who misses the taste of homemade scones here is a recipe so you can have a taste now and again. Nicky at Delicious Days, has shared her recipe for "Very British Scones" if you'd like to drop by and have a look. These are melt in your mouth good.

Don't be afraid to change the dried fruit to some other type and enjoy the different flavors. Serve with butter and jam and your favorite cup of tea and you're all set. Yum!