By Luci Yes. More. My previous blog gave three recipes for non-dessert preparations using peaches and cream ( https://www.dazzlingdinners.com/post/peaches-and-cream ). Then Michele’s blog two weeks ago featured a peach pie ( https://www.dazzlingdinners.com/post/national-peach-pie-day ). Why? Because fresh, local peaches are in season and they are wonderful! Best to indulge in them now because they will not be with us for long.  Because I love peaches topped with heavy cream,

By Michele National Peach Pie Day is observed annually on August 24 to celebrate this mouth-watering dessert during the heart of the peach harvest season. It’s the perfect excuse to dive into a warm slice of peach deliciousness snuggled in a buttery crust – it’s summer in pie form! While Georgia may be the first state to come to mind when we think of peaches, California actually leads the nation in production. In the United States, 20 states produce peaches commercially. Besi

By Luci Is there anything peachier than peaches and cream? Peaches are sweet with a wee touch of tart; those with orange flesh have heftier flavor than white peaches which have floral notes and can be incredibly juicy. The flesh of all peaches is soft and smooth and juicy when fully ripe. Cream adds richness and umami, enhancing the flavor of the combo. No wonder peaches with cream is a summertime favorite. In fact, you will find a gazillion recipes on the Internet, almost al

By Michele You can’t imagine the happiness that happened in my home when I found out Sunday, July 7th is National Strawberry Ice Cream...

By Luci We love holidays. But sometimes they overwhelm. And sometimes, especially summertimes, we just want to do the minimum. So here...

By Luci Summer is here. So warm weather, too. Our tastes turn. Not-so-sweet sweets appeal. As does cooling iced tea. Speaking of summer -...

By Luci It’s almost Spring. Our food desires turn from dishes that satisfy our stomachs with heft, warmth and calories to those that are...

By Michele In most of the US, the weather is cold these days. Fortunately for me, I’m spending some time in Florida where it’s sunny and...

By Luci Don’t take my word for it. The Food section of the New York Times on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 discussed trendy offerings from...

By Billa My husband, Martin, loves fruit tarts. He’s also trying to reduce the amount of sugar he consumes. So, when I decided to bake a...

By Michele A while ago, I found a recipe on the Bon Appetite website featuring a 3-ingredient brownie using Nutella. Great! But, as a...

By Billa I’m not a big fan of honey cakes, but once a year, for Rosh Hashanah, I bake one. Symbolically it conveys the wish for a sweet...

By Luci Summer produce is wonderful! Local fruit, picked when ripe, is so superior to winter’s hard, picked-when-green fruit trucked...

By Luci “Summertime …and the livin’ is easy.” Let’s keep it that way, even when entertaining at dinner. It doesn’t matter whether it is...

By Billa I like desserts, who doesn’t? But, lately, I’ve been feeling guilty about consuming all that sugar. So, for a while now, I’ve...

By Luci Poached pears make a great dessert. They’re pretty and tasty in a way that lends itself to a variety of flavors. They are light...

by Luci Panna cotta is my absolute favorite party dessert. It’s a treasure for the palate, has stress-free prep, and lets your dinner...