When I eat ripe peaches or nectarines typically I’m leaning over the sink as the juices run off my chin. There are other ways to eat peaches and in this recipe inspired by a preparation from southern Italy the peaches are marinated in red wine. At first blush it doesn’t sound like it would work, […]
Apricots, Nectarines, Peaches Make “Moon of the Faithful” Syrup for Crêpes
August 8, 2017 by Leave a Comment
This Sicilian sweet syrup is part of what is known folklorically as being part of cucina arabo-sicula, the cooking influenced by the long ago Arab presence in Sicily. In some Muslim countries, the apricot is known as the “moon of the faithful.” The apricot belongs in the same family as the peach and nectarine, all […]
Peaches Arrive For Our June Desserts
May 31, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Local peaches and nectarines, two of my favorite fruit, arrived at many farmers markets in the past couple of weeks and they will be at their peak of season for the next few months. I’m lucky I can even get a peach prepared for a dessert as I tend to eat them while bent over […]
The Best Crêpes in the World and Fast
March 29, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The Italians would call them crispelle, but by any name these sweet crêpes are my favorite fast dessert with luscious tastes. Top them with a sprinkling of confectioner’s sugar or cinnamon if desired. In the photo they are garnished with mulberries. Raspberry Crêpes Print Prep time 5 mins Cook time 10 mins Total time […]
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