THE PLEASURE OF PEACHESWritten by Arleen M. Kaptur
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Pile peach mixture onto meringue; top with vanilla whipped cream. Garnish with additional fresh peach slices and serve. **A bit of work but very well worth it. - This makes a great finale dessert to any special summertime meal. ****************************** PEACH SAUCE Use on ice cream, or French Toast - 4 large peaches, peeled, stone removed, and sliced, 1/4 tsp. almond extract, 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg In a blender at low speed, blend all ingredients together until smooth. ****************************** BAKED PEACHES Serve with pork chops or roast, even barbecued ribs 6 peaches, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 tbs. lemon juice, 1 cup water, 2 tbs. dairy butter Preheat oven to 350. Peel, halve, and remove pit. In a pan over medium-high heat, blend sugar, lemon juice, butter, and water to boiling. Lower heat and simmer for about 5 mins. Place in a baking pan. Add syrup. Cover and bake for 30 mins. or until fruit is tender. Serve, drained as a garnish or a fruit course. ******************************** Try peach ice cream or ice milk, stewed peaches or add peaches, first dipped in lemon juice to prevent darkening in your favorite fruit salad. Place peeled fresh peach slices on cottage cheese or with watercress and drizzle with French dressing. Use fresh peaches on ham or even in scrambled eggs. Fresh peaches are a summertime treat - use your imagination and give them a try. ENJOY! ©Arleen M. Kaptur 2002 http://www.Arleens-RusticLiving.com http://www.arleenssite.com
Arleen Kaptur has written numerous articles, cookbooks, and the novel: SEARCHING FOR AUSTIN JAMES Websites: http://www.arleenssite.com http://www.Arleens-RusticLiving.com http://www.webspawner.com/users/rusticliving/ http://topica.com/lists/simpleliving
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Then comes “add ons”. These can be fresh fruit, such as strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, apples, apricots, some plain, some soaked in brandy or wine for adults, and in flavorful fruit juice for children. Then add chopped nuts (any and all kinds), colored candy sprinkles, mint or peanut butter chips, mini marshmallows, crumbled cookies, crushed mints, maraschino cherries, chocolate-covered nuts or raisins, crushed candy bars, M&Ms, and crushed malted milk balls. The list is endless and creations will bring laugher and giggles from everyone. Serving tables should be sturdy and have plenty of napkins. Have pitchers of clear, sparkling water, and lemonade. Adding a plate of delicate cookies, as well as waffle-creme filled logs, will give you that old-fashioned flavor. An ice cream social is an easy way of entertaining, puts your guests at ease and in mood for fun, and everyone can be messy. Use inexpensive kitchen towels as lap covers - your guests will be very appreciative especially if temperature are high. Have some lively music, and a few games for guests. As for bees that are not invited, keep garbage containers covered and away from main activity. Enjoy a great week-end party, splurge on some luscious ice cream creations, and have time of your life. Entertain with an old-fashioned ice cream social - it may just become a yearly event. ENJOY! ©Arleen M. Kaptur 2002 June
Arleen Kaptur has written numerous articles, cookbooks, how-to books, and the novel: SEARCHING FOR AUSTIN JAMES Websites: http://www.arleenssite.com http://www.Arleens-RusticLiving.com http://www.webspawner.com/users/rusticliving/ http://topica.com/lists/simpleliving
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