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Jack Daniels Mopped BBQ Pork Chops Recipe

posted August 14, 2010 in BBQ Party

Ingredients Spice Rub: 3 tablespoons ground paprika 2 tablespoons ground cumin 1 tablespoon kosher salt 2 tablespoons freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons brown sugar 4 rib pork chops, about 1 1/2-inches thick (12 ounces each) Sauce: 2 cups Ja (read full article)

Strawberry Cheesecake Icebox Pie

posted August 13, 2010 in Deliciously Organic

I noticed at the market this week the summer produce is slowly starting to dwindle. I sighed a little when it hit me: cherry season is really, truly over. Happily, several bags of cherries wait safely in my (read full article)

Guess What Product High Fructose Corn Syrup Has Wormed Its Way Into?

posted August 12, 2010 in Iowa Girl Eats

Howdy! It turns out I was wrong all those times I thought it was the hottest day of the summer because, according my my girl Jeriann, today is supposed to be the hottest yet! We’re talking a heat index of 110 – ahhh!! Are you tired of my (read full article)

Sparkling Peach Cobbler . . . with Prosecco, Ginger, and Honey

posted August 10, 2010 in Jane\'s Sweets & Baking Journal

Okay, so you're probably thinking, "Ugh . . . yet another seasonal cobbler recipe. How original."Am I right?That's fine, I'm not offended. I've been around the baking-blog block a few times and I know the score. That said, however, I simply must impr (read full article)

Peach Salsa

posted August 10, 2010 in Southern Grace Gourmet

Here is a quick and easy peach salsa recipe flavored with mint and ginger, perfect for your grilled meats. I saw a peach salsa on Simply Recipes a few days ago, and couldn’t wait to give it a try. This one’s a little different, I adjuste (read full article)

Farm Fresh Butler’s Orchard

posted August 06, 2010 in Sleeping Kitten - Dancing Dog!

Here is the link to the story! Those peaches at the top of the page are from Butler’s, too! (read full article)

CSA Share Week 11 and Parmesan Squash Sticks

posted August 05, 2010 in The Good Cook

I'm going to need a larger car.Maybe even a pickup truck.Every week my farm share keeps getting bigger and bigger.I may need to get a life to boot.Every week I find myself getting more and more excited to see what the share is going to bring me. I'm (read full article)

5 Days of Fruit: Orchard Fruits

We're on Day 2 of our new series: 5 Days of Fruit. Hope you enjoyed yesterday's post on tropical fruit! Today's focus is orchard fruit, namely apples, peaches, and pears.ApplesSelection: Be sure the skin is shiny as opposed to dull. They should al (read full article)

Girard's Salad Dressing Review and Giveaway - 5 winners!

posted August 02, 2010 in A Self-Confessed Foodie

As part of my quest to get into better shape and lose a few pounds I’ve been trying to eat more salads. When I received an email from Girard’s, offering me the chance to try their newest dressings I jumped at the chance.Girard’s is a line of d (read full article)

Summer Sangria Recipe

posted August 02, 2010 in The Recipe Girl

Are you in a place where you have access to the most amazing, fresh and affordable peaches this summer?  You can’t miss.  You shouldn’t miss.  You should definitely make this… Sangria recipe this summer:  Carolina Peach Sangria. (read full article)

Fresh fruit pie with crumble topping

posted August 02, 2010 in mangiandobene

In the summer, when all of the best fruits are at the peak of their season, it is the ideal time to make a fresh fruit tart. This recipe is super versatile, because the best fruit to use is the ripest, sweetest fruit you have on hand. (read full article)

Peach & Amaretto Sundae

posted July 30, 2010 in FoodForFriendsYeah

A quick and easy recipe for a delicious indulgent dessert. Perfect for hot summer days and easy to make kids and adult versions! Serves 1 For the Sundae Peaches (tinned or fresh) Vanilla Ice-cream Crushed amaretti biscuits Whipped cream Topp (read full article)

Berry Cake - The best summer fruit cake!

posted July 29, 2010 in A Communal Table

Berry CakeNo, I am not talking about that kind of "fruitcake" - you know, the one that makes it appearance very Christmas and has it's own cult following (www.fruitcakerescue.com). No this one is infinitely better. A little sweet, a little buttery.. (read full article)

Fresh from the Farm

Last night was the final session of my 4-week "Fresh from the Farm" West Hartford Adult Ed class.  It's been a hot and sticky summer, so it seemed only fitting that we should end with a cool note and raw foods.  I chose to do an Italian the (read full article)

My Favorite Part of the Summer

posted July 28, 2010 in Iowa Girl Eats

Just another day in the neighborhood! It’s a HOT one already, so I cooled off with a refreshing breakfast of a Greek Yogurt Parfait! Looks like layers of fruit & yogurt, right? Wrong! We’ve got cottage cheese in there too! Reader A (read full article)

Mangia Monday!

“Drink because you are happy, but never because you are miserable.”-G.K. ChestertonSangriaServings: 17Ingredients:* 3 bottles Rioja (Spanish red wine)* 1 can (12 oz) frozen limeade concentrate* 1 cup brandy* 1 cup Triple Sec * 3 lemons, finely s (read full article)

Boneless Chicken Thighs with Peaches & Fresh Basil

posted July 26, 2010 in Living the Gourmet

Ingredients:8 boneless chicken thighsMarinade:1 bottle of Girard’s Peach Mimosa Salad DressingJuice of one lemon3 tablespoons red wine vinegar1 bunch of fresh basilFor the Peaches:4 large peaches – sliced3 tablespoons brown sugar3 tablespoons re (read full article)

Glazed Fresh Nectarine (or Peach) Pie

posted July 26, 2010 in Salad in a Jar

Is there anything better than biting into a fresh, fragrant, perfectly ripe nectarine or peach in the summertime? The sweet nectar rolling down your chin, your hands, and your arms is a reminder of how wonderfully juicy and messy they can be. Take (read full article)

I Hit the Motherload!

posted July 25, 2010 in Iowa Girl Eats

I hit the motherload at the grocery store today! Thanks to a bunch of coupons and TONS of BOGO offers, I got a record setting bounty for under budget. The Produce: 2lb strawberries 3 Peaches Zucchini Cucumber Spinach Bagged lettuce Broccoli Green (read full article)

CSA Share Week 9 and Peach Cobbler and Peach Ice Cream

posted July 23, 2010 in The Good Cook

My CSA Share just keeps getting better. Every week brings more and more farm goodness to my table, my larder and my freezer - all arriving just picked fresh waiting for my 'instructions' on what to become.The first thing I do is divide the amount of (read full article)

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