Summer is winding down. The sun isn’t hanging out quite as long in the evenings, and school buses are driving by, but I’m going to hang on to it as long as I can. Nothing says “summer meal” to me quite like a dish that includes grilled sausages and fresh peaches. David and I loved […]
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Grilled Chicken Thighs with Peaches, Mint & Almonds
Grilled chicken thighs when done correctly can be sublime. They have the deepest flavor of all the cuts on the bird, and they are incredibly tender and juicy. If you tend to gravitate to boneless, skinless chicken breasts, I strongly encourage you to give thighs a chance. They also happen to be the cheapest part […]
Peach Parfaits with Mascarpone Whipped Cream
Is there anything better than a ripe, juicy, golden peach in late summer? If you have been lucky with your peaches this summer, this is the dessert for you. The original recipe called for apricots, but I thought juicy peaches would be even better, especially paired with gingersnap crumbs and the mascarpone whipped cream (which […]
Sangria Flora
This is one of the best sangrias I’ve tried yet. I am a sucker for pretty much any drink that includes elderflower liqueur, and the sweet, floral flavors of St-Germain pair perfectly with this fruity sangria. I made the recipe using the full 1 1/2 cups of St-Germain, but I think I will back that […]
Bourbon-Peach Julep
This is about as sweet, summery, and Southern as they come. In addition to this Southern inspired cocktail, I will be making Fried Chicken, Homeroom’s Classic Mac, and lime bars with graham cracker-coconut crust. That is how David and I are celebrating the 4th (along with some sparklers to wave around in the back yard) and […]