Tag Archives: Peaches

Peach Upside-Down Cake


Do you remember the first time you made an “upside-down” cake? I recall being apprehensive about flipping the cake onto a platter, worried about a first class kitchen calamity.  I mean, really, holding onto a hot cast iron skillet with … Continue reading

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Friday Fun Facts – Summer Fruits and Pollination


“Unique among all God’s creatures, only the honeybee improves the environment and preys not on any other species.” ~ Royden Brown Did you know that the sweet honey bee is the only insect that produces food consumed by man?  Now … Continue reading

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Where Have I Been?


Of late, I have been a failure at blogging.  I do however, have a few good excuses.  It has been over a month since my last post.  July 29 was the last time I found time or energy to write. … Continue reading

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Peach Muffins


One of the vendors that supplies Enjoy!, the store I manage is a Texas company called “Wimberly Valley Gourmet.  Of the products they make we carry their avocado oil, pecan oil, Mexican vanilla, and balsamic vinegar.  A few weeks ago … Continue reading

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What Have You Done To The Last of Summer’s Strawberries?


Back in the day, BK, (before kids) I could be found wiling away my time during the summer months preserving fruits and veggies.  Such a simple procedure for such a delicious and worthy outcome.  What is more wonderful than popping … Continue reading

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Summer Fruits For You


When I learned that my favorite peach orchard would be closed until next summer as of this weekend, I knew I’d better take a drive and stock up on fresh peaches.  Ham’s Orchard in Terrell, Texas offers up fresh picked … Continue reading

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No Matter How You Dice It


I promised you recipes featuring fresh fruits and veggies of summer.  Here is a recipe you can play with, add to, change, etc. and I’m convinced it will be delicious, no matter how you dice it.  I had a few … Continue reading

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A Peach Of A BBQ


Having been home less than a week from our fabulous island vacation I’m beginning to settle in to my home routine…it is just the beginning of summer and not having to go to work is a bonus.  I’m pretending I’m on … Continue reading

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Dinner With The Orange Bee


Wow!  That was a blast….being guest chef at Central Market’s Dinner With The Orange Bee. Leading up to class I shared all of the tasty recipes we would make. I wanted to recap the evening, briefly.  Then I”ll be sharing … Continue reading

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