AUGUST ABSTRACT (ZINNIA/VERBENA) ~ GRILLED POUND CAKE with BALSAMIC PEACHES

"I perhaps owe having become a painter to flowers."

~ Claude Monet

August Abstract

(Zinnia & Verbena)

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GRILLED POUND CAKE with BALSAMIC PEACHES

~ uniquely different and summer delightful!

(Bon Appetit - July 2005)

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4 1/2 Tbsp. (packed) golden brown sugar

3 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar

2 Tbsp. chopped fresh mint

6 ripe large peaches, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices

1 cup chilled whipping cream

6 slices good pound cake

3-4 Tbsp. room temperature unsalted butter

• Prepare grill (medium-high heat).
• Whisk 3 Tbsp. sugar, vinegar, and mint in large bowl to blend. Add peaches and toss gently to coat. Let stand at least 5 minutes and up to 30 minutes.
• Beat whipping cream and remaining 1 1/2 Tbsp. sugar in another bowl until peaks form; refrigerate.
• Spread cake slices on both sides with butter. Grill until lightly browned. Arrange cake slices on 6 plates. Top each with peaches and syrup, then whipped cream.

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"People discuss my art and pretend to understand as if it were necessary to understand, when it's simply necessary to love."

~ Claude Monet