Thursday 16 November 2017

Spring on a plate

The early peaches are ripening. The birds are testing them as curious shoppers would with Avocado pears in the shop. The unfortunate thing is that birds can’t squeeze the peach to test if it is ready, so most of the peaches are covered with peck marks.

Fresh fruit tartlet with peaches and strawberries
The familiar old makeshift scarecrow in the tree is no deterrent. It is simply a case of the early bird or person, getting the ripe peach. 


We have a choice of peaches, strawberries and paw-paws ripening in the garden. Meals taken in the garden, have to include dessert. If nothing else, than to ensure that we can enjoy the garden offerings in situ.


I am trying to keep dessert menus interesting. My creativity is moving from preserving to finding ways of enjoying the fruit as fresh as possible.

Strawberry foam with fresh strawberries
Fresh fruit tarts are always quick and easy to make. For a spin on the church bazaar pudding my mom used to make, I am exploring afresh the possibilities of strawberries in a foamy jelly.



With longer Spring days and most meals being enjoyed al fresco, it is a pleasure to capture the freshness of the garden as a dessert menu treat.

2 comments:

  1. So bly julle geniet alle goeie natuurlike produkte uit julle tuin. En beny dit. As ek in Bonnievale gewoon het sou ek baie kom kuier het.....

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  2. Totally delicious. Strawberries are easy to grow and so generous for the little space they can occupy. Thanks for the post. Great images too.

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