Zafu Kitchen

Late Summer Peach Mousse

2009-08-30T13:11:00.000-07:00

Although we call this peach custard it works wonderfully with any summer fruit. Another one of our most favorite options is apricot.

Serves 6

1. In a medium pot cook until soft:
12 Peaches sliced thin

2. In another medium pot mix together:
(dissolve Kuzu in 2 Tbs. cold water first)
6 Egg yolks
3 cups Milk
1/4 cup Sugar brown
2 Tbs Kuzu

3. Cook till thick, stirring constantly about 10 minutes. Then add:
3 Tbs Butter
1 tsp Vanilla
1/4 tsp Nutmeg

4. Once custard is cool combine and gently stir in half of the cooked peaches to the custard.

5. In a large bowl whip till stiff then fold into custard:
2 cups Heavy cream

Serve chilled in individual bowls with remaining peaches as a topping.

Peaches, Peaches, Peaches!

2009-08-27T14:52:00.000-07:00

Our abundance of peaches is bestowing itself upon us. we are discovering endless ways to enjoy them. Below is our Peach Cobbler recipe, which is so simple, it seems silly to call it a recipe... but we felt is was worth mentioning because it is SO delicious. Note: in season peaches is the secret.

Our Peach Cobbler

Preheat oven to 350°

1. In a large pot cook on low heat until softened:

12 Peaches, sliced

1/4 cup Water

2. Pour lightly cooked peaches into a large strainer.

Save juice.

3. Place peaches in a buttered 9x9 square bake pan and add:

1/2 tsp Nutmeg

4. Cover evenly with:

3 cups Granola

(There is a recipe in our cookbook

or make or buy your favorite granola).

5. Sprinkle with:

1/2 tsp Nutmeg

1/2 cup Peach Juice

Bake at 350° for 15 minutes.

Serve with Coconut Bliss, coconut ice cream.

Pictures From Our Zen Center

2009-07-18T16:38:00.000-07:00

Welcome

2009-07-17T19:10:00.000-07:00

Welcome to our blog. This is a mutual effort by both the author and illustrator of The Blue Heron Ranch Cookbook. We spend a lot of time in the kitchen together, drinking tea and working on projects. This will be a log of some of the many foods we make for family, friends, and the Blue Heron Retreat Center.