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Synopsis:
A few years ago, Jaime Richardson did what a lot of young, articulate, creative women were doing: she launched a blog (sophistimom.com) where she could reach out to other young mothers and share ideas about feeding and raising healthy, happy children. What started out as a place to express herself quickly grew to a destination of choice for those eager for fresh ideas and creative inspiration for their own families, garnering the attention of The Pioneer Woman, Glamour Magazine, and Babble.com, where she has been named one of the Top 100 Mommy Food bloggers for three years running. She is also part of Martha’s Circle, a small group of lifestyle bloggers, handpicked by the editors at Martha Stewart.
In this cookbook, Jaime focuses on the heart and soul of her blog: recipes for making the most of special moments with your family. According to Jaime, celebrating really isn’t about the events but about the moments. And big or small, these are to be enjoyed with great food and lovely, simple touches of sophistication that everyone in the family can appreciate. Featuring twenty unexpected, wonderful celebrations that any family can enjoy, the book offers original ideas for making the most of time spent with children, including suggestions for activities, books, and music that go along each theme. Some 150 full-color photographs showcase the approximately 100 finished recipes as well as the author’s three adorable children.
Organized by season, the book offers ideas for such gatherings as: Welcome Spring Brunch, Berry Picking Party, Back to School Breakfast, Fireside Supper, and a Rainy Afternoon Feast.
I am thrilled to be able to offer you an excerpt, with a delicious recipe, perfect for next weekend's Mother's Day brunch- ENJOY!
I am thrilled to be able to offer you an excerpt, with a delicious recipe, perfect for next weekend's Mother's Day brunch- ENJOY!
Excerpt:
Fresh Peach French Toast Bread Pudding
The inspiration for this bread pudding comes from the Yardley Inn, a bed-and-breakfast in Manti, Utah.
Serves 6
Ingredients:
6 medium peaches, sliced and peeled
1⁄4 cup pure maple syrup, plus 2 tablespoons
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 cup milk
1⁄2 cup heavy cream
4 eggs, well beaten
1⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1⁄2 teaspoon pure almond extract
6 thick slices artisan bread
1 teaspoon powdered sugar
Raspberry Syrup (recipe follows)
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Spread peaches out in a single layer in a medium casserole dish or a
large pie plate. Combine 1⁄4 cup maple syrup, melted butter, cinnamon, and lemon juice in a
small bowl and pour over peaches.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons maple syrup, milk, heavy cream, eggs, nutmeg,
and extracts. Place bread slices in the mixture and press down so they soak up mixture.
3. Arrange soaked bread on top of the peaches. Pour as much remaining mixture over the bread
as will fit in the dish without overflowing.
4. Place the dish on a baking sheet to catch any drips, cover loosely with aluminum foil, and
bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil, and bake for 20–25 minutes more, or until a toothpick
inserted in the center comes out clean. Dust with powdered sugar, and serve with Raspberry
Syrup.
Raspberry Syrup
12 ounces frozen raspberries, defrosted
1⁄4 cup pure maple syrup
Mix the ingredients together and serve, or place in a blender and strain through a fine-mesh
sieve.
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Fresh Peach French Toast Bread Pudding
The inspiration for this bread pudding comes from the Yardley Inn, a bed-and-breakfast in Manti, Utah.
Serves 6
Ingredients:
6 medium peaches, sliced and peeled
1⁄4 cup pure maple syrup, plus 2 tablespoons
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 cup milk
1⁄2 cup heavy cream
4 eggs, well beaten
1⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1⁄2 teaspoon pure almond extract
6 thick slices artisan bread
1 teaspoon powdered sugar
Raspberry Syrup (recipe follows)
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Spread peaches out in a single layer in a medium casserole dish or a
large pie plate. Combine 1⁄4 cup maple syrup, melted butter, cinnamon, and lemon juice in a
small bowl and pour over peaches.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons maple syrup, milk, heavy cream, eggs, nutmeg,
and extracts. Place bread slices in the mixture and press down so they soak up mixture.
3. Arrange soaked bread on top of the peaches. Pour as much remaining mixture over the bread
as will fit in the dish without overflowing.
4. Place the dish on a baking sheet to catch any drips, cover loosely with aluminum foil, and
bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil, and bake for 20–25 minutes more, or until a toothpick
inserted in the center comes out clean. Dust with powdered sugar, and serve with Raspberry
Syrup.
Raspberry Syrup
12 ounces frozen raspberries, defrosted
1⁄4 cup pure maple syrup
Mix the ingredients together and serve, or place in a blender and strain through a fine-mesh
sieve.
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