Fruit Challenge #2: Triple Berry Pie! (Cherries)

The whole 'making the pie' aspect of this one was was a lay-up.  (Translation? Easy.  Unless of course you are Rondo and it is game 6 of the NBA finals.  Too soon, too soon?) On the flip side of that coin - have you ever tried to pit a cherry?  With a paper clip!?  (Full disclosure: I had a guest chef with me on this one and I merely watched while said friend struggled to pit the cherries.  My biggest gripe at the end was that my wine glass was empty while hers involved something about her hands being stained red.)  So, from what I observed, pitting cherries is quite the nuisance.

The weapon:

 The carnage:

The absolute victory:

I have to say that if you have berries laying around there is no better way (aside from the 'healthy' method of just eating them plain) of using them up than to smother them in an amazing crumble and bake 'em!  Our pie included fresh cherries, strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries.  Just another reason I heart summer - who can say no to fruit like that?

*As an aside: I know I am moving slowly into the stranger fruits and veggies, but if you have any suggestions of things you would like me to get to quickly just leave a comment or drop me a note!