Category: fruit
Pere “ubriache” (“drunken” pears), with zabaglione custard
| November 12, 2012 | Posted by ameliaps under autumn, dessert, fruit, Italian, thanksgiving, tradition |
The summer traveled by fast; then fall came…and went, and it is winter outside already. So the thermometer says, and my mood. The daily occupations constantly refilling my cup, without room for a breath, have been a distraction away from my writing. So I welcome this quiet evening, as I am alone in the home,… more
Life’s a peach…
| August 17, 2011 | Posted by ameliaps under dessert, fruit, summer |
On Friday the thermometer hit 110 F (43 C) and it was the last day before school started. So I decided to take a day off work, drive down South Georgia, find a family farm, and go pick peaches with my children, 2 girlfriends and their respective kids. We piled up in a car,… more
Chilled watermelon soup, with lime zest and cracked black pepper ice cream
| September 3, 2010 | Posted by ameliaps under dessert, fruit, soup, summer, watermelon |
I am liking watermelon in all shapes and forms these days.It’s fresh, crisp, thirst-quenching, brightly colored and sweet.So here’s a quick after dinner dessert that makes a splash but requires no measuring nor baking. Chilled watermelon soup, with lime zest and cracked black pepper ice creamServes 4 4 cups cubed and seeded watermelon1 -inch piece… more
Summer fruit crisp: sweet, tart, easy and fabulous
| August 19, 2010 | Posted by ameliaps under dessert, easy, fruit, summer |
While I was on the sailboat in Italy we would stop daily on the islands to pick fresh fruit, vegetables and fish. One of the days my mother brought in a box of summer fruits, just picked from the tree: apricots, nectarines, plums, figs, and peaches. I did not have cup measures nor a scale… more
Blackberrilicious! :) (BBfool and BB-nectarine crisp)
| July 26, 2010 | Posted by ameliaps under blackberries, dessert, fruit, summer |
Blackberries: a burst of summer, tartness, sweetness, wildness, and long-gone memories…mmm. Here’s two wonderful desserts to make with them. The funny thing is that when I was looking for blackberry ideas a bunch of images of BlackBerry phones, another thing I am addicted too (work reasons)!!! I love making fools, so easy to make even a… more
Agua frescas de fruta (refreshing Mexican fruit drink)
| July 8, 2010 | Posted by ameliaps under Drinks and cocktails, fruit, summer |
I am so happy I “discovered” these fantasticly refreshing and healthy summer drinks!!! During the summer heat in Mexico (and other Latin American countries) you can find agua frescas de fruta (literally fresh fruit water)served everywhere. These thirst-quenching drinks are prepared using whatever fruits are in season (or vegetables, like cucumbers, and sometimes even flowers or seeds), water and some… more
Fruit kebabs (my "Sticky fingers" feature in "For Food’s Sake" newsletter)
| July 1, 2010 | Posted by ameliaps under dessert, fruit, kebabs, kids, summer |
Hi friends!I belong to a secret supper club called “For Food’s Sake” created by my amazing friend Esther Andrew (you might recall my posts from a few dinners ago here, and here, and here).The first newsletter, celebrating the club’s first year anniversary, is now published.I will have an ongoing feature called “Sticky Fingers“.May your little ones… more
Panettone (Italian Christmas fruit cake)
| November 24, 2009 | Posted by ameliaps under cake, candied fruit, christmas, dessert, fruit, holidays, Italian, panettone, raisins, tradition |
Being Italian, Christmas is not Christmas without the traditional fruit cake called Panettone.I never thought I would be able to make it successfuly at home. It has always been one of those few food items that we purchase already made…but the holidays are approaching and I tend to get home sick. So I looked everywhere in… more
Quick Persimmon jam (with ginger rice)
| October 28, 2009 | Posted by ameliaps under autumn, dessert, fruit, persimmon |
One thing you might have started noticing if you are reading my blog is that I like to buy fresh and seasonal ingredients, especially if they are interesting, so I can ”play” with them, to find the best way to prepare them and combine flavors. I got a persimmon (yes, just one…they are expensive) at the store.… more
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