blissful eats with tina jeffers: Chai pickled peaches

Pickled fruit is a truly underappreciated condiment.  Finding the perfect balance of salty, sweet and sour can add a depth and dimension to a dish that is unbeatable.  I experimented a while back with pickled blueberries but I think that I love these Chai pickled peaches even more.  Using tea bags is a simple way to flavor your brine and creates endless flavor possibilities.  Make sure to the best quality tea you can find for the best and most intense flavor.  Use peaches that are still a bit firm so that they retain their shape and texture.  I packed them into 3 pint sized containers but you could put them all into one large jar.

I paired these peaches with a nice creamy goat cheese, pistachios and arugula in a salad and as a crostini.  I think they would also be great spooned over some vanilla ice cream, or on top of a pizza with some nice salty bacon. How about spooned over some nice grilled pork chops?  They will keep for up to 3 weeks in the refrigerator so that gives you plenty of time to figure out the best way to use them. 

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Chai pickled peaches

Ingredients:

2 pounds slightly underripe peaches

1 cup white balsamic vinegar

1 cup water

1 ½ cups sugar

1 teaspoon kosher salt

6 star anise

3 cinnamon sticks

3 serrano chili peppers sliced in half

3 chai tea bags

Method:

Peel the peaches and slice into wedges, discarding the pits.  Pack the peaches into glass jars along with the peppers, star anise, cinnamon and tea bags.

Combine the vinegar, water, sugar, salt in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring the dissolve the sugar and salt.  Pour the hot liquid over the peaches, cover and refrigerate.

Remove and discard the tea bags after 1 day.  The peaches will be ready after 2 days and they will keep for up to 3 weeks.

wee wednesday with lindsay of darling clementine: Really Cool Kids' Stuff

LOVE when I come across really cool kids stuff, here are a few of my recent finds. Enjoy!

1. Geometric playscape 

2. Giant fruit poofs 

3. Astronaut bedding 

4. Bright colored printable kitchen labels

5. Modern playhouse

 

6. THE cutest pears. 

7. Felt piggy banks that grow as you save more money!

8. Modern Rocking Chair

9. Matchbox toy car storage that rocks

See ya next week!

Xx Lindsay

corbin bernsen's california home

oh my, i need to hurry..."hurry" because i feel as if i may need to share beautiful spaces today.  

the first is corbin bernsen's 1940's california home...

the doors and windows in the kitchen/dining area, along with the industrial fixtures are enought to put me over the edge...

the vintage finds, combined with new pieces and gorgeous restoration are simply stunning.

xo mrs. french

via country living

i heart monday.

i have decided to keep the pretty little collages...so fun to put together...

i heart this sweater, necklace and throw.

i heart this dress, pillow, and bangle.

i heart this dress, cutting board, and sandal.

i heart this linen poncho, chair, and coasters.

i heart these comfy pants, this rug, and this watch.

i heart this rolling pin, planter, and these loafers.

i hope your weekend was completely...and for you mommas out there, i hope you were celebrated in the largest way!

xo mrs. french

happy mother's day from b and lu's momma

i hated photographs...my entire adult life had consisted of running from photo ops. then i had b...and things changed. in any photo taken with my children i think i look beautiful. trust me, this is a big deal...self-esteem has never been my thing. i am beautiful because i am complete. i am at ease and most of all i am incredibly happy.

i no longer scrutinize every inch of my body; extra chins, rooty hair, less than perfect teeth, etc...why? because i am b and lu's mom and i love that person.

b and lu's mom is not perfect, but she is to them. there are no words for how thankful i am for these tiny people...the gift has been more epic than i could have imagined. i knew i would love them, but i had no idea that i could have loved them this much or that they could have turned this gal into someone who truly loves herself and finally after 30-some years has found exactly what she has been looking for.

thank you b and lu...your momma is so thankful.

to all the other mommas out there...happy mother's day.

xo mrs. french

and thank you miss tina for 2 of my favorite pics...a momma i am so proud to know.