I don’t really know what else I can say about this recipe. It’s a rich, Southern version of butterscotch sauce with fresh peaches cooked right in, and a nice little kick of bourbon. Of course, this is great over a big scoop of vanilla ice cream. But I’d be lying if I didn’t admit that my favorite way to eat this is with a spoon. A few slices of fresh peaches on the ice … [Read more...] about Peach Butterbourbon Sauce
Snacks And Starters
Mexican Corn Salad
My favorite summer treat is definitely fresh corn, straight off the cob. I eat more corn in summer than I ought to admit. Usually just straight up, with a little butter and salt. When corn starts appearing in the farmers market, I buy bushels of it to put up for the winter. I ration out those little frozen bags of golden jewels like they really are precious gems. And when I … [Read more...] about Mexican Corn Salad
Squash Blossom Pesto
I adore squash (or zucchini) blossoms. Last year, I even planted some zucchini in an effort to have my own supply. I was not successful. Fortunately, the farmers market here has a vendor or two that sell the blossoms, though they are often claimed early by restaurant chefs. But that’s the beauty of getting to know the farmers – they will put a few aside for you if … [Read more...] about Squash Blossom Pesto
Firecrackers
We all have deep and personal food memories and cravings. Exotic, postcard moments in our life in food. Apricots still warm from the tree in France. Your first taste of fish cooked immediately after being pulled from the Indian Ocean. Or cravings that seem to come deep from the soul, and out of the clear blue sky. The special multi-layered cake only your grandmother knew how … [Read more...] about Firecrackers
Crispy Picnic Slaw
Years ago, during my event planning days, I helped a client plan a lovely riverside party, with a good old-fashioned fish fry. This client was very particular. About everything. But particularly about slaw. He insisted on vinegar-based slaw, not mayonnaise dressed. The caterer took copious notes on his slaw pronouncements and produced what I (and everyone else who ate it) … [Read more...] about Crispy Picnic Slaw
