I'm Still Here . . . Kinda

For a long time now I've neglected this blog. My life has gone in a much different direction than when I wrote and promoted Peach 101. Now I'm writing novels and illustrating children's picture books. Lots of good things are on the horizon. But life keeps taking me back to Peach 101 and I'm thankful there is still such an interest in the book. A large publisher has requested to take over the rights, give it a much needed edit and new cover, and republish it next year. I'm still in negotiations and haven't decided what to do. I've been asked if I will do a second cookbook and the answer is yes, I'm working on it now--but don't look for it until late next year.

In the meantime I'll try to post on this blog more often. If you can't find me here come visit my other blogs:

www.heartsandhands.blogspot.com
www.forethoughtandpurpose.blogspot.com
www.lorinawyn.blogspot.com
www.lorinawyn.com

This coming weekend, September 11-12, is Peach Days in northern Utah's Brigham City--my hometown. If you're up this way the book will be available at our local Chamber of Commerce building downtown.

Thanks!

Thanks to everyone who has helped make Peach 101: Recipes Your Mother Never Told You About a great success! I've had so much fun reading all your emails. Please stay in touch and let me know the things you'd like to see on this blog -- things that will help you get the most out of cooking with peaches!

Starting next week, look for all new recipes and great interviews. Have a question about peaches? Check out the link on the right, Ask Grandma Peaches. Grandma will soon be answering all your questions about cooking with peaches!

And, be sure to check out The Peach Recipe File (link at right) where we'll file all the peach recipes that appear on this blog for easy viewing. If you have a recipe to contribute, please send it to me at nawyn@vii.com with the words "peach recipe" in the subject line.

All the best,

Lori

A Great Peach Days!

Thank you to the wonderful people of Brigham City! Their annual harvest celebration, Peach Days, was held last weekend and I got a chance to meet peach lovers from throughout the country. A special thanks to Monica at the Brigham City Chamber of Commerce, Ehren and Amy at Reflections of Utah, all the sweet ladies at Village Dry Goods and the Brigham Senior Center, Travis at Idle Isle, Dix at Lavender House, the wonderful folks at The Hole, Sumida's Fruit Stand, Neilson's Fruit, Reeder's Peaches, Southfork Hardware, Crystal Inn, Let's Bee Scrapin', and Golden Spike RV. I sincerely appreciate your support and encouragement!

I'm proud to say Peach 101 is now available in Logan, Utah at Cox Honeyland!

Remember, if you have questions or comments about the book or about peaches, please feel free to post a comment, email me at nawyn@vii.com, or contact me at the following address:

Lori Nawyn
c/o O. Halverson & Co. Publishing
P.O. Box 827
Brigham City, Utah 84302

Thanks!

So Many Peaches, So Little Time!

So Many Peaches, So Little Time!

Having spent most of my life in peach country I might be biased but peaches are simply my favorite fruit! Nothing matches their flavor, and their versatility. That’s right -- versatility.

Early this year, I set out to compile a peach recipe book. I decided I wanted to show that there were many uses for peaches, above and beyond just sticking them in a pie or cobbler. Don’t get me wrong. Peach pies and cobblers are among my favorite desserts, however, peaches can also shine in delicious main dishes and side dishes, and even soups and salads!

My efforts to prove the versatility of the peach resulted in my new cookbook -- Peach 101: Recipes Your Mother Never Told You About. -- which was released nationally last week. The book contains 101 ways to “enjoy sweet and sassy peaches” as well as tips on selecting and storing the wonderful fruit.

In honor of the local harvest celebration -- Peach Days -- that's held in my hometown every September, I want to share two of my favorite recipes from the book: Peach Syrup and Peaches ‘n Chips with Cinnamon Sauce. Peach Syrup is wonderful on pancakes and waffles and Peaches ‘n Chips not only provides a delicious new use for fresh peaches but it’s fast, easy, and sure to please every member of the family!

Peach Syrup

1-½ cups sugar
½ cup water
3 cups fresh or canned peaches, pureed
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Combine sugar and water in a medium saucepan. Stirring constantly, bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil 1 minute. Add peach puree. Return to a low boil and boil for 5 additional minutes. Remove from heat. Add lemon juice. Store in the refrigerator in tightly sealed container for up to 3-5 days.


Peaches ‘n Chips with Cinnamon Sauce

1 sheet puff pastry dough
Fresh ripe peaches, peeled and sliced
Vanilla Ice Cream

Preheat oven according to pastry dough package directions.

Lay out the pastry dough on an ungreased cookie sheet. With a pizza cutter, or small knife, cut the pastry dough into triangles the size of a tortilla chip. Separate the triangles, leaving about 1/8 inch between each one. Bake according to package directions or until puffed and golden brown. Serve warm with fresh sliced peaches and vanilla ice cream and top with cinnamon sauce for a yummy treat!

Cinnamon Sauce:

½ cup honey
¼ cup peach juice
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup peach syrup
1 teaspoon cinnamon

I hope your family enjoys these two recipes as much as mine has!

In the coming weeks, I'll be sharing year round uses for peaches and all new recipes that aren't in the book, plus I'll be interviewing peach experts and giving you a look at the best peaches in the country.

A special thanks to Barnes and Noble and Borders for carrying my book!