Gallery Of Travel

Like we mentioned the other day, it has been pretty darn busy around here. Projects projects projects. Lots and lots of painting, and many hours in the studio. It seems our only breaks are for watching Breaking Bad, cooking dinner, and daily phone calls to our moms. ha! 

And it's killing us that these design projects aren't being shared with you guys here on the blog. Trust us, we really want to show you what we're up to! But unfortunately nothing is really at a shareable stage yet...or maybe we should say that a premature unveiling just wouldn't be prudent. : ( So in lieu of studio sneak peeks...we've got some tantalizing glimpses of what's been going on in the kitchen.

 One of our favorite ways to spoil ourselves and our tastebuds in the summertime is with grilled peaches. They are nothing less than heavenly explosions of sweetness...and depending on what you pair them with, they can go in so many directions. We've made them with a savory balsamic glaze, and we've made them with some kick, as well as simply with a light brushing of olive oil and a smidge of sea salt and cracked pepper. 

Several days ago we bought a whole bunch of peaches in anticipation of a future night of grilling magic. So the other evening we regarded our waiting bowl of peaches, and when a gentle squeeze indicated Perfect Ripeness, we swiftly fled from the studio and got all sorts of Peachy in the kitchen! The first recipe that we got started on involved coconut and panko crusted chicken fingers. The chicken was great...and we knew it would be since we started it off by first letting it sit in coconut milk for a few hours. The fingers were baked, not fried. Super yummy, crunchy, tender...And here's where the peaches came into play. A homemade Peach Honey Mustard dipping sauce! It was so quick and easy to make. And seriously...once we tasted it, we both looked at each other and said..."how could you ever have honey mustard ever again without peach?" Like, where have you been all our lives?!

it couldn't be easier...

1/4 cup honey

1/4 cup dijon mustard

1 ripe peach peeled and chopped

And ohhh man...Peach Party Part Two...this salad! It's like fancy and casual all at once! Here you are at home grilling and relaxing...but then you sit down to this salad and all of the sudden you feel underdressed. Like, somebody just pulled out the fancy linen tablecloth and now you're wondering if you're using the correct fork!

But worry not...you are home...in paint spattered jeans...and it is you who has crafted this fancy schmancy spread. And with the fresh mozzarella and delectable peaches, it eats like comfort food.

6 peaches cut in half with pits removed

salt & pepper

olive oil or olive oil mist

4 large handfuls of Arugula, washed and dried

1 small red onion slivered

6 oz fresh mozzarella cut into bite sized pieces (ours had basil in it!)

4 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar (rice wine vinegar will work too)

2 teaspoons honey

2 teaspoons dijon mustard

2 tablespoons finely chopped or minced chives

1/3 cup olive oil

2 tablespoons creme fraiche or heavy cream

First, get your grill going....or you can use a grill pan...medium to high heat. Brush or mist your peaches on both sides with olive oil. Sprinkle a bit of salt & pepper on cut sides.  lay your peaches face down first, and grill till tender and slightly charred. flip and repeat.