Don't Just Eat Local--Drink It As Well!

I recently posted about how I'm obsessed with sweet, juicy peaches right now. They are a guiltless splurge when you want something sweet and succulent. I like to buy them at my local farmers market. (When looking for peaches at the peak of perfection, give them a sniff, not a squeeze.)

But don't just eat local -- drink it as well with this Peach Breeze cocktail from KeyIngredient.com. It's a refreshing and hydrating drink, ideal for the dog days of summer.  Make it with alcohol or without, so anyone can sip and enjoy. 

Lattice Glass

INGREDIENTS

SERVINGS 8

COOK TIME IS CHILL TIME

• 4 large ripe fresh peaches
• 1⁄4 cup granulated sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1⁄3 cup water
• 1⁄4 cup lemon juice
• 1 (750 ml) bottle cold dry white wine (or 3-4 cups lemonade)
• 15 ml orange liqueur (optional)

DIRECTIONS

1. Peel, pit and coarsely chop peaches; place in blender
2. Add sugar and ginger; puree until as smooth as possible.
3. Whirl in water, then lemon juice; puree until mixed.
4. In 2 freezer containers, stir together peach puree, wine and orange liqueur, if using.
5. Cover surface with plastic wrap.
6. Freeze for about 30 minutes or until very cold, stirring once or twice.
7. For a non-alcoholic drink, stir in lemonade immediately after pureeing, then serve over ice.Garnish with grapefruit slices, peach wedges, or fresh mint.

Come Fly With Me California Tray

Peaches are in season through late summer so enjoy today -- and in the weeks to come!

Warmly,

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Refreshing Peach Pie Smoothie!

Peaches are in season and nothing would be more refreshing than a Peach Pie Smoothie on a hot summer day!

Kashmir Glass Highballs; Sausalito Small Bowl Ocean; Sausalito Saucer Ocean

Smoothies are my favorite drinks in the summer as they are cold, refreshing, and made with loads of fresh fruit. I love all kinds of fresh fruit during the summer months but one of my favorite fruit is the peach. I especially love ripe peaches that are juicy and sweet.

The other day I was craving a cold, refreshing smoothie and was inspired by Better Homes & Gardens' Peach Pie Shake recipe. This delicious, refreshing smoothie can be whipped up in minutes. 

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In my version, I omit the pie topping, and top it with whipped cream and a cherry instead. I prefer to eat my pie on the side! Enjoy!

Sausalito Saucer Ocean; Kashmir Appetizer Plate

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A Fresh, Fast Summer Salad

In the hot, hot summer weather after a long day of work, all we really want to do when we get home is snap our fingers and have a delicious, healthy meal appear magically before us.

This salad requires a little bit more than the snap of one finger…but not too much.

The vibrant colors of summer produce look fabulous against the clean white background of the Savour collection, and the deep blue of the turquoise Saturn Votive mirrors a clear summer sky.

Savour Salad Bowl

Saturn Votive

Ingredients for Summer Salmon Salad:

Mixed greens

Tomatoes

Cucumbers

Salmon—smoked or lox

Lemon Wedges 

Instructions

1. Cut the tomatoes and cucumbers the way you like best, and toss with the greens in the Savour Salad Bowl.

2. Dress the salad with lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.

3. Dot the salad with chunks of smoked salmon or slices of lox.

4. Serve in Savour Pasta Bowls.

Savour Pasta Bowls and Napoleon Flatware

Enjoy!

Warmly,

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