Summer Peach Inspired Brunch Menu

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_QDPPkrOO8jNTwFSru2inC_kX456Wtd_JjqeMXxgWX5vOPivwyxygCHkbDVNBR17OvVNk3kZczjlbdXoHAGYKPiGg2OAu9v6d6wzuPPI1qNKQhf7t9tzQDC8CgBSUv9Mmnd8D4qoFlvE/s1600/peach-smoothie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_QDPPkrOO8jNTwFSru2inC_kX456Wtd_JjqeMXxgWX5vOPivwyxygCHkbDVNBR17OvVNk3kZczjlbdXoHAGYKPiGg2OAu9v6d6wzuPPI1qNKQhf7t9tzQDC8CgBSUv9Mmnd8D4qoFlvE/s640/peach-smoothie.jpg" width="426" /></a></div>As I mentioned, we hosted some friends for brunch a couple of weekends ago.  The table setting was simple and easy (all gathered from my yard) and menu was inspired by the first good summer peaches.  <br /><br />We started the morning with these Orange, Banana & Peach Smoothies and ended the meal with Peach Sugared Scone "Shortcakes."<br /><br /><br />Orange, Banana &<br /><i><span style="font-size: large;">Peach Smoothies</span></i><br /><br />2 cups of peaches, sliced<br />1 banana<br />2 cups of orange juice<br /><br />In a blender, combine all ingredients.  Add more oj if it is too thick, and add more banana if it is too thin.  Chill for 30 minutes before serving or serve over ice.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbSJ67xWWVhD8fxy-3Dx1bbz6BpQ-9lKuXpfD7wJVLma2L28G0uZuEBznQU9CGpIqk9N2oZkgy7oPisa77W-_fQWaFItzaNoLdshIk4_O8Ruo6ZrHlXY-IZnykxrhdrEscSreV7uXX7OQ/s1600/IMG_9774.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbSJ67xWWVhD8fxy-3Dx1bbz6BpQ-9lKuXpfD7wJVLma2L28G0uZuEBznQU9CGpIqk9N2oZkgy7oPisa77W-_fQWaFItzaNoLdshIk4_O8Ruo6ZrHlXY-IZnykxrhdrEscSreV7uXX7OQ/s640/IMG_9774.JPG" width="640" /></a> <br /><br />Here is the simple setting that I posted last week - a random assortment of herbs, vines and flowers from our yard in an "organic" style bouquet. <br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaMcDOAWi6NDyDx7qMgOaq5RlLNPWpm2F1EAM_kylke_p9ZzFciF9BRXDnh7atBZ56hUfxSiel1fQGdFuuG_vZk7reZQfEG3LJQp_jONwsaPjRX8j6-rnsEUA6IRs2a1ivU_h_7aSbS60/s1600/IMG_9746.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaMcDOAWi6NDyDx7qMgOaq5RlLNPWpm2F1EAM_kylke_p9ZzFciF9BRXDnh7atBZ56hUfxSiel1fQGdFuuG_vZk7reZQfEG3LJQp_jONwsaPjRX8j6-rnsEUA6IRs2a1ivU_h_7aSbS60/s640/IMG_9746.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><br />The bacon getting ready to be baked - 325 degrees for 18-22 minutes.  The BEST way to fix bacon.   We've been having our fair share of bacon lately... <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2013/07/bacon-avocado-heirloom-tomato-sandwich.html">Bacon, Avocado & Tomato Sandwiches</a> almost everyday for lunch!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0HL91dTGDm6pcsM6YXTTlRT7ARFrPTp9HZvl-L5_TrfD2h_fDZXgTGoMfQ976Qwo5iUG6Yhei4FPSzuNhn3pgQHt-7wKe58f40G1HSn2j6MStW32xOxqLXkPhX4xLqu1t2O5cpb_5M6o/s1600/egg-strata.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0HL91dTGDm6pcsM6YXTTlRT7ARFrPTp9HZvl-L5_TrfD2h_fDZXgTGoMfQ976Qwo5iUG6Yhei4FPSzuNhn3pgQHt-7wKe58f40G1HSn2j6MStW32xOxqLXkPhX4xLqu1t2O5cpb_5M6o/s640/egg-strata.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2012/10/white-cheddar-chive-egg-strata-recipe.html">White Cheddar & Chive Strata</a> (you might remember it from a brunch we hosted last fall?)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img alt="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSOJcRuzykXf4-4_dRpzOPSisC7LDZm86lytuUJgu2ajcksFNzbi2EPNhX4HL_COn4Ntb_vyd4EKd1TrIGMkmoZdlWVjY_MD8zgcuWEcgwXFmgIHP0gUrplTJrCgScav68DfYlNM-8MDyk/s640/IMG_7071.JPG" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSOJcRuzykXf4-4_dRpzOPSisC7LDZm86lytuUJgu2ajcksFNzbi2EPNhX4HL_COn4Ntb_vyd4EKd1TrIGMkmoZdlWVjY_MD8zgcuWEcgwXFmgIHP0gUrplTJrCgScav68DfYlNM-8MDyk/s640/IMG_7071.JPG" /></div><br />A big fruit platter (not actually pictured here - forgot to take a photo!) that was inspired by <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/03/east-hampton-weekend-mill-house-inn-new.html">this platter (that is pictured...) we had in East Hampton</a>.  I love how they presented the fruit in individual bowls on a copper tray.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9dW0bvrGJUXgnlt-QXegTDRUn0Hy6STkhqaKxV34VwvF6A2rtgDUxirwasV0oPY_Xuowt3zMwVFv_bzJjMaAAg2B2RBTCWY3GJ1eEv-E2MVEGf8CKtLpL52RdHthyphenhyphenKlTA16JCI5-Fr1o/s1600/peach-scones.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9dW0bvrGJUXgnlt-QXegTDRUn0Hy6STkhqaKxV34VwvF6A2rtgDUxirwasV0oPY_Xuowt3zMwVFv_bzJjMaAAg2B2RBTCWY3GJ1eEv-E2MVEGf8CKtLpL52RdHthyphenhyphenKlTA16JCI5-Fr1o/s640/peach-scones.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><br />And the "dessert," <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2013/07/fresh-peaches-with-sugared-scones-and.html">Peach Sugared Scone "Shortcakes" with Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream</a> that I posted about last week.<br /><br />.....<br /><br />Thanks for sticking with me this week and last - I've been busy ordering and organizing everything for the new store that will be part of this blog.  Tomorrow I'm doing a photo shoot of some of the new products with new recipes... stay tuned!!

Summer Peach Inspired Brunch Menu

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Individual Peach Cobblers with Vanilla Ice Cream

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0rxEZuuN0o9gkba55-FNYI_IYwVNmbOwkKh9EF2wOiQfDr2MlsVFlRfDbCLg5wUihMQbxeb_9KBuH5Ljhrwpsfb9R5LxYxrmHJZ4Mbbdie4OC94JSaYRPotd2FzaDODZCViCpjk7sIBbR/s1600/IMG_7433.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0rxEZuuN0o9gkba55-FNYI_IYwVNmbOwkKh9EF2wOiQfDr2MlsVFlRfDbCLg5wUihMQbxeb_9KBuH5Ljhrwpsfb9R5LxYxrmHJZ4Mbbdie4OC94JSaYRPotd2FzaDODZCViCpjk7sIBbR/s640/IMG_7433.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />At 9pm after Emma has gone to bed and Mike and I are winding down we're always in the mood for something sweet.  Last week, I really wanted just a bite (or two...) of freshly baked, hot and bubbly, crumbly peach cobbler topped with vanilla ice cream.  Who wouldn't?<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYNrycLjvgGjdwEr7NGw2Q6suv4Zhlooshov1a-c1sXjpXl84NyVQYMqoXUqpTHM1GN6-T7XF9AKhmr9EpgRIHSE0aKJCtRUQBXe27t9WYGNNSELcPH6Mp3KPOyD4E0zjiDqnzHhkRlytl/s1600/peach-pin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYNrycLjvgGjdwEr7NGw2Q6suv4Zhlooshov1a-c1sXjpXl84NyVQYMqoXUqpTHM1GN6-T7XF9AKhmr9EpgRIHSE0aKJCtRUQBXe27t9WYGNNSELcPH6Mp3KPOyD4E0zjiDqnzHhkRlytl/s640/peach-pin.jpg" width="388" /></a></div>I whipped up a mini guy for us to share and put the rest of the crumb cobbler topping (I had made too much...) in the freezer.  Perfect - next time I have a craving and have a couple of peaches (or apples or berries...) lying around, I can just grab a handful of topping from the freezer.  <br /><br /><i>simple crumbly</i><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Cobbler Topping</span><br /><a class="pin-it-button" count-layout="horizontal" href="http://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2012%2F06%2Findividual-peach-cobblers-with-vanilla.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F1.bp.blogspot.com%2F-Up49bRhOKng%2FT9s6-dqg2LI%2FAAAAAAAAK9c%2FMMo4uC5ouo4%2Fs640%2Fpeach-pin.jpg&description=Individual%20Peach%20Cobblers%20with%20Vanilla%20Ice%20Cream%0A%0Ahttp%3A%2F%2Fjennysteffens.blogspot.com%2F2012%2F06%2Findividual-peach-cobblers-with-vanilla.html"><img border="0" src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/PinExt.png" title="Pin It" /></a><br /><br />2 1/2 cups of flour<br />1 1/4 cup of sugar (or <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2012/05/vanilla-sugar-baking-pantry-essential.html" target="_blank">vanilla sugar</a>)<br />1/2 cup of brown sugar<br />1/4 teaspoon of salt<br />1/2 pound of butter, cold (2 sticks)<br /><br />In the bowl of a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, add flour, sugar, brown sugar and salt.  Stir together. Cut butter into small pieces (about 1/2 inch cubes) and add them to the bowl and mix on medium low for a few minutes until the mixture starts to come together and is a crumbly texture.<br /><br /><br />For the individual cobblers, the amount of fruit filling and topping depends on the size of the bowl you're using.  In general, here is the ratio :<br /><br />2 peaches + 1 tablespoon of sugar +  1 teaspoon of flour + 1/4 cup of topping<br /><br />For this size, bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes until the filling bubbles and the topping begins to brown.  <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_-cWUjurk1AytRP30WXnArBuiXizkc-48vu6epvBRz21usavynw8RZjCcirpVRIMHWP3IA9jTWCWZaoQCQS4fViKEpH_J3fT662_fkejGF9328QiX9K2ALdB2TdhUDA7Oja7WMYsSv2Ge/s1600/IMG_7427.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_-cWUjurk1AytRP30WXnArBuiXizkc-48vu6epvBRz21usavynw8RZjCcirpVRIMHWP3IA9jTWCWZaoQCQS4fViKEpH_J3fT662_fkejGF9328QiX9K2ALdB2TdhUDA7Oja7WMYsSv2Ge/s640/IMG_7427.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxXhKjIagA4YhqQA7OMHXuOYthOt8QPiCh9c9D4jT0cmi4bUCc7gXEAag265DPCKbmpodlnuJeBoBGV1mE_96qGzDfgmjeppUJZfbEAgvjts-WlY398SIANGI7Bwpz9ewnMeKmjHtmL3yo/s1600/IMG_7360.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxXhKjIagA4YhqQA7OMHXuOYthOt8QPiCh9c9D4jT0cmi4bUCc7gXEAag265DPCKbmpodlnuJeBoBGV1mE_96qGzDfgmjeppUJZfbEAgvjts-WlY398SIANGI7Bwpz9ewnMeKmjHtmL3yo/s640/IMG_7360.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">To peel peaches easily, drop them in a pot of boiling water for 30 seconds, then put them in ice water.  The skins will peel off easily with the help of a pairing knife. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVA_pqnYheb-CsD-GxReDMZlAVocQaOfdGicBgP9tuTUhsbpevR5widUlcD9542vCoxYhfeyQvjCDps0ljrJVY4tFpwyPjEnA2k4ETCHzIBPbbRmXc7VZEy6VMg56NEqNQhGKdYhNKKUSB/s1600/IMG_7368.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVA_pqnYheb-CsD-GxReDMZlAVocQaOfdGicBgP9tuTUhsbpevR5widUlcD9542vCoxYhfeyQvjCDps0ljrJVY4tFpwyPjEnA2k4ETCHzIBPbbRmXc7VZEy6VMg56NEqNQhGKdYhNKKUSB/s640/IMG_7368.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Here is the extra topping ready to go into the freezer for the next last minute mini craving...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaRbF1Rp8QxN6KcUhJjMdzpTRyp5alDz_DZEQSgw6Tez_6B6vXoCa8v2WSGDop7nVVTq9dKWvU48tjeAYm4DvWnG69wJ2yPU7FVz5eub3EgfgrFAh47aV8jahc2AURYG-8WkpXnq29CG1F/s1600/father-pin-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="284" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaRbF1Rp8QxN6KcUhJjMdzpTRyp5alDz_DZEQSgw6Tez_6B6vXoCa8v2WSGDop7nVVTq9dKWvU48tjeAYm4DvWnG69wJ2yPU7FVz5eub3EgfgrFAh47aV8jahc2AURYG-8WkpXnq29CG1F/s640/father-pin-2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />These Individual Peach Cobblers are part of my <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2012/06/fathers-day-menu-sliced-flank-steak.html" target="_blank">Fresh & Flavorful Father's Day Menu - get all of the recipes here!</a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />

Individual Peach Cobblers with Vanilla Ice Cream

At 9pm after Emma has gone to bed and Mike and I are winding down we're always in the mood for something sweet.  Last week, I really wan...

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