Berry Jumbelicious

I discovered Blackbird Baked Goods pies at the Farmer’s Market in Georgetown, Connecticut, nearly 10 years ago, and only recently found out that the market originally was organized by Gail Brookover, the Blackbird Baker. It’s a great market, source also of Wave Hill Bread, and these pies, let me tell you, are nothing short of sensational. Pictured above is Jumble Berry, a mix of raspberries, blueberries, blackberries and strawberries with a buttery, sweet crumble crust. Served warm, it demands a scoop of vanilla ice cream, preferably the ultracreamy rich kind from Dr. Mike's up the road in Bethel. Even if you set aside pizza, hot lobster rolls and Super Duper weenies, Connecticut is a pretty nice state in which to eat. [And why would you ever set aside pizza, hot lobster rolls and Super Duper weenies?]