Fruits of Labor

As we are putting the final touches on our Labor Day weekend plans, we here at Come and Cook with Us think it is the perfect time to remind everyone that summer is coming to an end (so sorry to be bearer of this bad news) and with that, also, the abundance of summer fruits. So when you find yourself at the farmer’s market this weekend, grab another basket of strawberries, peaches and nectarines and fill your tummy with that beautiful sweet taste of summer.

Fruit is delicious as is – and many children have not had the opportunity to pick it fresh from the bush or tree. So make sure to have a bowl with washed, ready-to-eat fruit at your home so kids can grab a snack on the go. If you have a little time to spare and don’t want to reach for that sugar and preservative filled fruit syrup, make your own: take five or six peaches, cut them into chunks, add the juice of half a lemon and heat it over a low heat keeping the lid closed. It will turn into a syrupy compote that you can spoon into plain yoghurt or, when still warm, pour over vanilla ice cream. Keep in mind that you can do the same with any left-over fruit salad.

Here are a few other simple recipes for your last days of summer.
Hot Love Raspberry Dessert
Cold-stirred Strawberry Jam

Author: Kathrin

My weekly blog, originally started with my friend Jessica, entices readers to get into the kitchen and cook meals, every day. I provide inspiration, recipes, and reasons to overcome the struggles that keep people from cooking at home: confidence, time, desire, money or priorities. No excuses! Come and cook with us! View all posts by Kathrin