A favorite instructor from school was known for his creative assignments. I loved them because they were creative; it forced you to think in different ways and made the daily homework so much more interesting. Once those creative wheels were turning, new ideas started popping into my head. There was one assignment in particular that stood out: Write a story about a peach. Describe how it tastes.
Wow. Where to start…. Peaches are so luscious and sweet and delicate. And they’re at the peak of their season now, so I’m going to eat as many fresh and flavorful ones as I can get my hands on. Select smooth skinned stone fruit, without obvious bruises or blemishes. When the peaches smell like, well, peaches, they’re ripe and ready to go. They’re good fresh- eaten out of hand, or sliced and served with pound cake. Or, elevate the already amazing flavor by tossing fresh peaches in amaretto with a little bit of sugar, sprinkling with crushed amaretti cookies, and serving over vanilla ice cream. There’s nothing like a fresh peach pie, or creamy peach ice cream, or peaches and whipped cream. I doubt there’s a way I wouldn’t like peaches. Savory applications are just as satisfying as sweet. Try my recipe for a savory Summer Fruit Salad.
If reading this has prompted you to grab your market bag and head to the Farmer’s Market, don’t miss Chef Dan Brophy’s upcoming Farmer’s Market III class. This hands -on class will show you how to shop in the morning and cook in the evening, using only the freshest ingredients possible. On the menu: Roasted Corn Chowder, Oregon Nicoise Salad, Halibut Picatta, and Blackberry Romanoff. Chef B rophy has a wealth of experience in gardening and local harvesting that’s worth tapping into.
Join us Wednesday, August 20th at 6:00 PM.
-Josie
Savory Summer Fruit Salad
Wow. Where to start…. Peaches are so luscious and sweet and delicate. And they’re at the peak of their season now, so I’m going to eat as many fresh and flavorful ones as I can get my hands on. Select smooth skinned stone fruit, without obvious bruises or blemishes. When the peaches smell like, well, peaches, they’re ripe and ready to go. They’re good fresh- eaten out of hand, or sliced and served with pound cake. Or, elevate the already amazing flavor by tossing fresh peaches in amaretto with a little bit of sugar, sprinkling with crushed amaretti cookies, and serving over vanilla ice cream. There’s nothing like a fresh peach pie, or creamy peach ice cream, or peaches and whipped cream. I doubt there’s a way I wouldn’t like peaches. Savory applications are just as satisfying as sweet. Try my recipe for a savory Summer Fruit Salad.
If reading this has prompted you to grab your market bag and head to the Farmer’s Market, don’t miss Chef Dan Brophy’s upcoming Farmer’s Market III class. This hands -on class will show you how to shop in the morning and cook in the evening, using only the freshest ingredients possible. On the menu: Roasted Corn Chowder, Oregon Nicoise Salad, Halibut Picatta, and Blackberry Romanoff. Chef B rophy has a wealth of experience in gardening and local harvesting that’s worth tapping into.
Join us Wednesday, August 20th at 6:00 PM.
-Josie
Savory Summer Fruit Salad
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