Monthly Archives: July 2011

Chicken Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Thyme

Posted on July 24, 2011 by P~

  I’ve decided I’m finished with whining about how hot it is outside.  Everyone knows how hot it is outside; everyone is 1: sick of hearing about it. 2: sick of it BEING hot.  So, rather than whine (any more)…here’s … Continue reading →

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Peach Blueberry Tart

Posted on July 17, 2011 by P~

As I am writing this post, this tart is fresh out of the oven.  I’ll admit to taking some nibbles off the crust too…because it smells so darned good, it’s killin’ me. In my “Peachapalooza Day” posting of today, this … Continue reading →

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“Life is Peachy” Cocktail…because, it is!

Posted on July 17, 2011 by P~

Peachapalooza post number three!  Life sure has been peachy around here!  Mr. Saucy had a birthday; I had a boat load of peaches.  Mr. Saucy was feeling a bit low (given he turned older than dirt this year*); I thought … Continue reading →

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Peach Salsa with Balsamic Vinegar

Posted on July 17, 2011 by P~

Peachapalooza post number two!  Peach Salsa with Balsamic Vinegar. Since I had a plethora of peaches, I thought I’d whip some up into a fresh, light, tangy salsa; since I adored the flavor of the balsamic vinegar in the freezer … Continue reading →

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Peach Balsamic Thyme Freezer Jam

Posted on July 17, 2011 by P~

The peach.   What can I say?  It speaks to me…it says summer: long, lazy, hot days that are made worth the torment when there is a ripe, sweet, juicy mouthful of fruit waiting for you to devour.  There is just … Continue reading →

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Jalapeno Deviled Eggs

Posted on July 9, 2011 by P~

Are you ready for another deviled egg recipe?  How about one that will bedevil Satan himself?  Did you know, one way to combat the heat is to eat a some heat yourself?  Yes, it’s true!  Look’it here!  The New York … Continue reading →

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Limoncello Lemonade

Posted on July 3, 2011 by P~

Chillin’ on a shady porch with Lemoncello Lemonade…there’s a twist… Nothin’ could be finer than to cool off from the sweltering heat, swingin’ on a porch seat, sippin’ lemonade.  Except, maybe, if that lemonade had a little twist.  And I’m … Continue reading →

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Beef Kabob with Basil Chimichurri AND Caprese Pasta

Posted on July 2, 2011 by P~

It was the perfect storm.  My friend, Melissa (aka Alosha’s Kitchen), posted a recipe for Caprese Pasta (that I’d been dying to make). Then! I got my new edition of Cuisine at Home, which had beef tenderloin medallion kabobs with … Continue reading →

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