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Stone Fruit Variety or Snack Food Flavor?
Today Party and I were talking about Summer stone fruits, and she remarked that she thought many of the season's fruit varieties had funny-sounding names that reminded her Gatorade flavors! I have to agree — some of the fruit names bear a striking resemblance to names that you might come across in the snack-food aisle. Are you able to identify whether the name is a stone fruit variety or a snack food flavor?
Make Eating Fruit Fun With a Taste Test
The other day I got a call from a family friend. "Would you be interested in a peach taste test?" she asked.
Fast & Easy Dinner: Barbecued Salmon With Nectarine Salsa
One of the ways my dad first introduced our family to fish was by serving it with a fresh fruit salsa. He would take a mild flaky fish, like mahi mahi or halibut, and top it with a mixture of pineapple, strawberries, and melon. This recipe applies the same technique to grilled salmon.
Throw Some Fruit on the Barbie
I've always loved barbecued fruit, such as grilled pineapples and peaches. So for a recent dinner party, I fused shish-kebab style skewers with fruit to create a warm, juicy dessert! I used figs, nectarines, and pineapple, but other fruit such as apricots, mangoes, and cantaloupe would be equally delicious.
Yummy Link: Nectarine and Yogurt Lollies
I know it seems impossible, but these delicious frozen Nectarine and Yogurt Lollies are actually quite healthy. - Applemint
Do You Prefer Peaches or Nectarines?
Do You Prefer Peaches or Nectarines?
Peaches
Nectarines
I can't decide.
You mean there's a difference?!?
Sunday BBQ: Grilled Tuna with Mixed Greens and Fruit
As a sushi enthusiast, I generally like my tuna raw. However, sometimes a nice lightly seared tuna steak really hits the spot. On a warm summer night a flavorful marinated piece of tuna, resting on top of a bed of mixed greens with fruit, can do you no wrong.
Yummy Link: Nectarines with Prosciutto and Basil
If you're looking for the perfect summer appetizer, you can finally end your quest. Catherine has provided us with the recipe for delectable nectarines with prosciutto and basil. - Food Musings
Simple Tip: Easily Peel Peaches
If you're planning on cooking with peaches (like I did with the peach puzzle), you'll want to peel them first. Cooking causes the skin to become rough and the texture could be unappetizing in pies, etc. However peeling peaches seems like an messy task.
How To Ripen Peaches Faster
Last weekend my friend April and I went to the farmer's market. Along with a lovely batch of fresh strawberries, we both decided to pick up some early peaches too. The only problem was that while the peaches looked great, they were still too hard and unripe.
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