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Friday, 15 July 2011

I scream, you scream, we all scream for Ice Cream!


July, it seems, is Ice Cream Month and the 17th of July is National Peach Ice Cream Day according to my list of American Food Holidays!

Would you like to join me in the garden to celebrate?

Where would you like to sit?

My contribution to the Ice Cream Socials being hosted this weekend by
and


Peach Melba Knickerbocker Glory - a Barney Desmazery Recipe from BBC Good Food.


It's so good and so easy and soooooooooo delicious
you're probably going to want to try it yourself!

This one is yours, grab a spoon and dive in!
You can even dip the madeleine into the sauce, I won't watch, promise.


Ingredients:
300g raspberries
50g caster sugar
200ml double cream
4 ripe peaches, halved - stones removed
8 scoops good quality vanilla ice cream
and a large handful of flaked almonds, lightly toasted.



This is so easy:
Blitz half the raspberries with half the sugar and a splash of water to make a raspberry sauce, then tip into a small bowl.
In a separate bowl, whisk the cream with the remaining sugar until stiff and spoonable, then set aside. Thinly slice the peaches.
In tall sundae glasses, layer the peach slices, raspberries and raspberry sauce, finishing with scoops of ice cream, a generous spoonful of whipped cream and a scattering of flaked almonds.
Serve straight away with long spoons.

and, since this is a social event after all
I'll be linking this post to
Beverly's Pink Saturday gathering @ How Sweet The Sound just so that I can show off the gorgeous pink hydrangeas that are still blooming so beautifully,
The Tablescaper for Seasonal Sundays
and also
Mosaic Monday with Mary @ the little red house. one of my favourite blog parties.

Please pop in and say Bonjour to all of our delightful hostesses this week
by clicking on the links above or on their buttons on my sidebar..

Bon weekend a tout!
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50 comments:

  1. Gabriela Delworth - Adult Learning & Development15 July 2011 at 14:02

    HPS!

    Just had one! Lovely gardens and that ice cream. Yummy!


    Gabriela

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  2. Lorrie15 July 2011 at 14:03

    Your garden is just delightful. I would love to join you for a chat and one of those delicious ice creams. The chair, the table, the flowers - it's all like a magazine shoot.

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  3. Denise at Forest Manor15 July 2011 at 14:15

    Hi Maggie,

    I'm so glad I discovered your blog. Your garden is absolutely gorgeous. I love your hydrangeas! The peach ice cream dessert looks delicious; and since I love rasberries and peaches, that should be right up my alley.

    I saw your Bastille Day post yesterday, but didn't get a chance to comment. Hope you enjoyed the celebrations. We are still watching the Tour de France at our house. I plan to do a French-themed tablescape very soon. Thanks for sharing your lovely food and flowers with us!

    Hugs,

    Denise

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  4. LV15 July 2011 at 16:11

    Yes, it would be a pleasure to sit with you in that lovely garden, eating ice cream. It is terribly hot here.

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  5. Come Away With Me15 July 2011 at 16:55

    Wow, this does look delicious with all that lovely fruit and sauce and, last but not least, ice cream and whipped cream. And your setting is so lovely too. I'll be right over, thanks for the invitation! ;-)

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  6. Martha15 July 2011 at 17:17

    That ice cream looks so good!!! It's so hot here and anything cool looks really refreshing! I need to freeze my container and make some homemade ice cream -- except I'm afraid that I WILL EAT THE WHOLE THING!!!

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  7. Ricki Treleaven15 July 2011 at 17:43

    A very pretty *and* delicious post...perfect for PInk Saturday. I hope you have a happy one!!! :D

    xoxoxo,
    Ricki Jill

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  8. La15 July 2011 at 19:48

    Hi Maggie!

    Thank you so much for joining in on the fun. Your sundae is so pretty and sounds delicious. I would love to share one in your lovely garden.

    Have a wonderful weekend. La

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  9. Robyn15 July 2011 at 23:09

    In a word: "YUMMY!" - thanks for sharing, have a fun pink weekend!

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  10. Terri Steffes16 July 2011 at 04:53

    Such a gorgeous setting. It is a perfect place to enjoy ice cream. I am your newest follower!

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  11. Vee16 July 2011 at 04:58

    Oh perfectly lovely in every way! I think that raspberry sauce would work beautifully with so many ice creams. I'll definitely be giving it a try.

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  12. bj16 July 2011 at 06:31

    ummm...sounds so delicious...and the setting, very beautiful, indeed.
    xo bj

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  13. Pondside16 July 2011 at 06:44

    I don't know what says 'summer' more - the setting or the ice cream. I'd like to eat a flute of ice cream and then drift off for a nap right there.

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  14. The French Hutch16 July 2011 at 07:40

    dear Maggie, I would love to sit anywhere in the beautiful garden with you, and beautiful it is. The ice cream looks delicious, and perfect for all this hot July temps we are having. Thanks for sharing your lovely recipe..........yummy.
    Hope your weekend is fabulous.

    ~Emily
    The French Hutch

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  15. mypinkprettiesaboutme16 July 2011 at 07:47

    Maggie, I'm on my way. I hope my ice cream doesn't melt!

    HPS

    LL

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  16. Beth16 July 2011 at 07:55

    Maggie, Your ice cream looks great and you have a beautiful garden. You are so lucky to have wisteria! I long to grow wisteria, but not sure I have the room for such a large plant.
    xox Beth

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  17. Barbara16 July 2011 at 08:22

    I don't know which is more beautiful, Maggie. Your garden (which I would love to sit in with you, talk, sip tea and enjoy) or the raspberry ice cream. Delightful! And that color is divine.

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  18. Debbie@Mountain Breaths16 July 2011 at 09:25

    Yum! I'd love to join you in your lovely garden!

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  19. Suzy16 July 2011 at 10:56

    What a gorgeous setting for an ice cream! I am in love with your sweet table cloth and your garden looks lovely. Your ice cream creation is calling my name! I do have fresh raspberries but need to seek out some peaches. Its so pretty! Thanks so much for coming to the Social this year. Mark your calendar for next year!

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  20. Francie...The Scented Cottage Studio16 July 2011 at 11:08

    Okay, not only beautiful surroundings but ICE CREAM too !
    sigh.
    thanks for sharing this Pink Saturday (())

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  21. Claudia16 July 2011 at 12:27

    Yummy! And the flowers are beautiful. Happy PS!

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  22. Kathy Walker16 July 2011 at 15:06

    Oh my goodness...what loveliness! I must try your recipe and I love the name!
    Lovely garden!!

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  23. Sarah16 July 2011 at 20:21

    Oh, my! That looks sinful, Maggie. It's certainly large enough to share, but considering how hot it is here, perhaps not. Beautiful garden setting. I may not leave! ~ Sarah

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  24. Cindy Adkins16 July 2011 at 23:07

    Oh my gosh, this is beautiful--it looks like a magazine...WOW!!!

    XO
    Cindy

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  25. Lynn17 July 2011 at 03:56

    The Peach Melba looks great Maggie and your setting is just beautiful! Love the list of holidays, there's something to celebrate every day:@)

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  26. Carol @ There's Always Thyme to Cook17 July 2011 at 04:03

    A gorgeous dessert in a most beautiful garden, can't ask for more than that, what a great way to celebrate! The Peach Melba looks fantastic.

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  27. Barbara F.17 July 2011 at 09:02

    Hi Maggie, it's been a while since I visited here! Thanks for stopping by to visit me and for your nice comments. Your garden is lovely, and your desserts, well, let's just say I wish I was there! xo,

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  28. Julie17 July 2011 at 10:28

    Beautiful photos and delicious ice cream.

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  29. Foley17 July 2011 at 13:24

    Lucious looking! Your garden is breathtaking...

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  30. FABBY'S LIVING17 July 2011 at 14:52

    This looks yummy! I love it in the tall glass with the peaches, thanks for the recipe too... and yeah, I scream for ice cream! LOL! Hugs, FABBY

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  31. The Tablescaper17 July 2011 at 20:33

    This looks so devine. Your ice cream creation is magnificent and coupled with your gardens, just amazing. Thanks for being a part of Seasonal Sundays.

    - The Tablescaper

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  32. Deborah Kay at The Paint Splash17 July 2011 at 21:21

    Looks wonderful. Blessings, Debbie

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  33. http://jackieinsurrey.blogspot.co.uk/17 July 2011 at 23:53

    Wow that ice cream looks divine but as you know from meeting Phil and I we are both overweight so we will look, droll and not eat!!!
    Great mosaics, have a good week, Jackie in Surrey.x

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  34. My name is Riet18 July 2011 at 03:01

    Oh wow that ice cream looks delicious. Love your flowers photo's and mosaic .Beautiful

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  35. Anonymous18 July 2011 at 03:27

    I am so thrilled that I found your blog. Your garden and pictures are a feast for the eye!! Will save the ice cream which looks utterly delectable for my summer..

    Veronica
    www.tasselsandtwigs.blogspot.com

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  36. Anonymous18 July 2011 at 03:51

    Beautiful photos.:o)

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  37. black eyed susans kitchen18 July 2011 at 05:43

    Love the ice cream sundae dish that you used...it makes the ice cream look extra special and I am sure that it is delicious.

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  38. Anonymous18 July 2011 at 05:47

    the hydrangeas are stunning. I wish mine were "fat" like that. Hi Maggie, I was delighted to have you visit The Vintage Nest and hope to see you often. I had a big bowl of ice cream last night....a real treat for me. Have a wonderful week.

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  39. Diann18 July 2011 at 07:37

    what a beautiful setting! Everything looks just gorgeous! And the ice cream looks and sounds delish!

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  40. Sheila18 July 2011 at 07:49

    Hello again Maggie- Your homemade ice cream success is inspirational ...I'd love to duplicate some of those wonderful flavours I sampled in Italy. It seems like you are really enjoying the days of summer!

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  41. Ingmarie We18 July 2011 at 09:01

    You have such a lovely garden!
    Will have dinner first (fish) and then maybe an icecream.......Wonderful mosaic.

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  42. LindyLouMac18 July 2011 at 10:34

    Well I never knew there was a special day for ice cream. Guess your lap top survived the dampening it had! Your orto is looking really good,ours not so good this year due to excessive heat at wrong time. By the way thanks for your comments on The Alchemist I was disappointed it was not to your taste after all.

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  43. A Garden of Threads18 July 2011 at 14:31

    I enjoyed my stay in the beautiful garden. The table is gorgeous.

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  44. Marsha18 July 2011 at 14:35

    Your ice cream sounds like it has a wonderful burst of flavors and is very yummy - but truth be told if I was there sharing it with you, I would be so busy admiring your gardens I would forget to eat it :)

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  45. Karen (Back Road Journal)18 July 2011 at 14:43

    What a delicious sounding dish for an ice cream social. I wish I was attending one in your beautiful garden.

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  46. amy of studio four corners18 July 2011 at 15:30

    it all looks so delicious - and such a beautiful setting!
    Happy MM back to you too Maggie!
    amy of four corners design

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  47. Natasha in Oz19 July 2011 at 03:27

    Oh boy, I sure do hope that will work with canned peaches as I don't know if I can wait until summer to try this! What a yummy recipe!

    I hope you have been enjoying summer. My in-laws are visiting Mr Attorney's sister who lives in Paris and they said it has been quite cold at times. Your garden is looking so pretty Maggie so I guess the weather must be okay.

    Well, thanks again for sharing the yummy recipe. Hope the rest of your week is wonderful!

    Best wishes,
    Natasha.

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  48. My Little Home and Garden19 July 2011 at 12:54

    This setting, and the ice cream, certainly looks inviting!

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  49. Bargain Decorating with Laurie21 July 2011 at 12:44

    Maggie, your garden is beautiful and so inviting - especially with that wonderful concoction in the sundae glass. Yum! laurie

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  50. Mary21 July 2011 at 20:57

    My favorite combo for a hot Summer day - anything with peaches and raspberries! This looks and sounds so yummy! Right now I'm on a sorbet kick - especially raspberry - find it so refreshing.

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