image courtesy eatthis.com I had a glorious week in California last week. I am homesick for it now, especially as I see my friends Michael and Sharon are in La Jolla, and Helen and Ed are doing a wine harvest - and, ugh, it all looks so glorious! I was just aching to keep driving up the coast to Santa Barbara and on to Napa and Sonoma. I think it is at its absolute best at this time of year. I am already making mental notes for my next … [Read more...]
Yes, This is a Scone! – The Honey-Glazed Ginger-Plum Scone with Thyme
Plum Gorgeous - also the name of one of my fav cookbooks "Where there is a will, there's a way." Yesterday, I was sharing some of my Mom's favorite idioms with someone. That was one of them. She tenderly encouraged me with them from time to time when I was a young girl. Honestly, I think about her every day and how inextricably tied I am to her and always will be. Every time I think about stepping into the kitchen, I think of … [Read more...]
A Peach Hoarder Lives Here – Olive Oil Peach Cake with Nutmeg and Lemon
from the current "collection" Nothing sends me into a hoarding frenzy like the approaching end of the peach season. Well, that's not really true, but it is one of my biggest weaknesses in the stone fruit-produce season. Anyway, is there really a difference between collecting and hoarding? Hmmmmm…….. I'm not of the mind to give up on Summertime easily, even though I'm getting lots of vibes about Autumn coming in. The Morning Glories are … [Read more...]
No Sacrifice on Weekend Treats: The Gluten-Free Scone Comes of Age – Peach Melba
don't we all crave a sweet treat on weekends? Weekends call for your favorite coffee or tea, sitting outside with the newspaper and just taking it all in. A deep breath or two is in order after whatever your week held in store. I'm not one to give up easily on things I care about. Another way of putting that is that I'm not always imaginative and am stubborn as a mule. Some might even say I have the propensity to work a recipe idea to … [Read more...]
In the Mix; Better Off Staying in the AC – Rosemary Scones with Comté and Peaches
Has anyone noticed how weird the weather is this week? It's kind of spooky at times. It's hot, humid but the skies are a brilliant blue, a shower may whisk by unexpectedly, and there seem to be both puffy-white and ominous clouds in the mix most of the time……. Makes you wonder what the atmosphere is trying to say…….. I came upon a recipe this morning for Rosemary-Cheddar Scones to be served with Peach-Rosemary Jam. They looked like the … [Read more...]
I’m a Corn Muffin-A-holic; My Gluten-Free Corn Muffins
I'm a Corn Muffin-A-holic. I'm also a purist when it comes to corn muffins. I don't like any fruit in them. Just corn muffin goodness and butter satisfies that soulful need. When I was a kid, my Mom used to bake us all sorts of wonderful treats. These included her corn muffins. But, when there wasn't time for those, she'd often have on hand the old Thomas' Corn Toasties. They were a small pancake-sized "muffin" that went into the toaster … [Read more...]
Don’t Hesitate, Don’t Procrastinate – Peach Streusel Muffins with a Swirl of Blueberry
Yes, indeed-y. There are a million things you can do today. You can go for a bike ride, go to the beach, work in the garden, head out on a little day-sojourn. Or,,,,,,, go to the Farmer's Market or your local orchard and stock up on what's bountiful and beautiful right now - before it's too late! Don't hesitate! Now is absolutely not the time to procrastinate. It is absolutely time to indulge, freely and fully in the remaining peaches of … [Read more...]
Provençal Peach Scones – for Winston and Joanie
rare beauties from Melick's Town Farm Yes, I've had a few slobbery moments, chin over sink over the last week. I still have a few of those great peaches I picked last Saturday. They are just perfectly ripe right now. Those of you who are familiar, as I am, with Melick's Town Farm in Tewksbury know Winston and Joanie well. From time to time, they get into mischief at the farm. Last week when I was there Joanie was having some issues … [Read more...]
You Put the Lime in the Coconut and Call Me in the Mor-or-or-ning….. The Harry Nilsson Lime and Coconut Scone
Limes figure into high Summer in so many ways……. Find yourself drinking mostly iced-tea these days? I find a nice slice of lime and a sprig of mint added to a large glass of iced black tea is especially reinvigorating. If like me, just as the sun begins to relinquish its hold on the day, you're also yearning for a little tidbit to go with your tea, see below. You're sitting on the patio, terrace or at the pool and the question becomes, … [Read more...]
Let’s Be Perfectly Cool – Say It With Peaches
my 2 favorite shots from Melick's last year - camera is ready and waiting for this year's outing Just in case this dastardly, distasteful humid air mass that was found rolling in this morning has the potential of sapping you of your inspiration, here's just a little reminder/invigorator-post for you to keep you going…….. Yesterday, in the early afternoon I set off for Califon, NJ to Melick's Town Farm Orchards for my annual u-pick and … [Read more...]
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