in my oven now

Because peaches are just so yummy in the summer~

*****Fresh Georgia Peach Ice Cream******

2 cups peaches, finely chopped

1 1/4 cups sugar

1/2 lemon, juice of

2 large eggs

2 cups heavy cream or 2 cups whipping cream

1 cup milk

Directions:

1 Combine the peaches, 1/2 cup of the sugar, and the lemon juice in a bowl.

2 Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours, stirring the mixture every 30 minutes.

3 Remove the peaches from the refrigerator and drain the juice into another bowl.

4  Return the peaches to the refrigerator. Whisk the eggs in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy, 1-2 minutes.

5 Whisk in the remaining 3/4 cup sugar, a little at a time, then continue whisking until completely blended, about 1 minute more.

6 Pour in the cream and milk and whisk to blend.

7 Add the peach juice and blend.

8 Transfer the mixture to an ice cream maker and freeze following manufacturer’s instructions.

9 After the ice cream stiffens (about 2 minutes before if is done) add the peaches, then continue freezing until the ice cream is ready.

10 Makes 1 generous quart.

I followed the most creative Ben and Jerry~  :D  and thank you Mike and Jill for letting us borrow your machine for the next 6 months….have a great trip~~~  

We were headed to a BBQ in BK today and wanted to bring something for our host that is yummy, not too decadent, and easy to carry on the subway.  WB sent me this recipe from Milk Bar about 7 months ago and we decided to give this adult version of Rice Krispies Treat a spin.

Not only was it super easy, the grounded ginger gave this childhood classic a surprising kick and the toasted sesame seed elevated the aroma to a whole different level - it really is a dessert that I will make again.  

Our host made his own ice cream tonight:

Salted Caramel Chocolate with Toasted Coconut and Chessmen cookies (made to taste like Samoa girl scout cookies!! ) It was probably the most decadent ice cream i’ve ever eaten….he added a lot of eggs so that the consistency of the ice cream was almost sponge cake like…mmmm)

Lavender Lemon «—— now i want an ice cream machine because this flavor was so refreshing, fragrant, and satisfying all at once.  

Sesame Ginger Rice Krispies Treats 

Helen Jo, Milk Bar’s “resident supermodel,” grew up with her mom’s healthy treats made with whole puffed wheat (boring!). These days, she mixes them up with a warm dose of ginger and toasted sesame seeds. The result is the perfect no-bake holiday cookie, with a nutty note from the sesame, and a wonderful warmth and spice from the ginger.

1½ tablespoons white sesame seeds
1½ tablespoons black sesame seeds
2½ tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon ginger juice (or ½ tablespoon powdered ginger)
4 cups mini marshmallows
6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
⅛ tesapoon salt

1. Butter a shallow pan (a 13-by-9-by-2 inch pan works well) or line it with wax paper, and set aside. Toast the black and white sesame seeds in a heavy saute pan over low heat (about 2 to 3 minutes), stirring frequently to get an even golden color on the white sesame seeds, and dump into a large mixing bowl.
2. In a large sauce pan, melt the butter and add the ginger and marshmallows, and cook until thoroughly melted. Remove the saucepan from the burner.
3. Add the cereal, salt and melted marshmallow mix to the mixing bowl with the sesame, and combine until everything is well coated.
4. Spread and press mixture into the pan. When it’s cool, cut into bite-size bars and enjoy.

http://www.gilttaste.com/stories/3813-momofuku-milk-bar-holiday-cookie-recipes-sesame-ginger-rice-krispies-treats

Blackberry Lemonade Bars with Hazelnut Shortbread Crust

Since I have really sour cravings - this is the perfect dessert for me right now.

WB and I spent the morning of our Memorial Day baking this together so that we can enjoy it at the end of an errand-filled day.

Recipe from:  

http://www.prettykittenskitchen.com/2012/05/blackberry-lemonade-bars-with-hazelnut.html

If anyone knows how she cut the edge so nicely - please let me know.

First Valentine’s Day Dinner as Mrs. Bennett~

Roasted Beets with Blood Orange, Herbs, and Tea-Roasted Pistachios

Shrimp Scampi over Pappardelle

Cherry and Peach Cobbler

Thanks lil K for hand carrying such goodness all the way across the ocean~