“Music is a form of prayer, uniting people everywhere.”
–Zen Insprations
Hello, sweet friends…
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I hope you are doing well…
This summer marked a few benchmarks…6 years since our move from California…a surprise trip celebrating my sister’s birthday…the garden tour…
And…
my (new to me) piano.
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The anticipation of this beautiful instrument took on a life of it’s own… days were spent arranging, rearranging & creating space in our living room…obsessive thoughts of how everything would look afterwards.
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Not to mention the excitement of getting to a time in life where I was able to choose a piano of my own. I have written several posts about the journey of pianos in my life…each have told a story…however, what I’m most grateful for is the gift which music has played.
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Getting acquainted with this new friend has been a joy…and touches a deeper part of my soul…
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which has now given Home a wonderful and different rhythm.
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WHAT’S COOKING
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Peach Cobbler
Another benchmark I forgot to mention were the peaches harvested from our peach tree. It is a special tree that was planted last year in memory of our beloved pet Cami…the peaches are so sweet just like her. With that being said I can’t think of a better way to end a summertime meal than with a sweet & delicious peach cobbler.
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Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar, divided
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup milk
- 4 cups fresh peach slices
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Ground cinnamon or nutmeg
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Directions
- Melt butter in a 13- x 9-inch baking dish.
- Combine flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt; add milk, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened. Pour batter over butter (do not stir).
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- Bring remaining 1 cup sugar, peach slices, and lemon juice to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly; pour over batter (do not stir). Sprinkle with cinnamon, if desired.
- Bake at 375° for 40 to 45 minutes or until golden brown. Serve cobbler warm or cool.
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Happy Labor Day weekend!
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I really love your new piano and hope you enjoy all the beautiful music you will fill your home and life with!
A wonderful remembrance of Cami with your sweet Peach Cobbler.
Thank you for sharing your soulful reflections
Thanks Joe!
Happy for you
Thank you so much Mary Jane!!
I LOVE the look the new piano is in your living room! I bet to be a fly on the wall, for all the times you moved everything for the perfect fit/look!!!! Peach cobbler looks yummy too. What a nice remembrance of sweet Cami xo
Thank you Donna. I love the piano. It feels as if I’ve had it forever.
2nd comment. I read all of this and Bill was still sleeping, so I couldn’t play your video! So I did now, and you answered my silent question if and when they tune it for you! And then you played like an ANGEL!!!!! I could see how very emotional you were and I know you are pinching yourself that it’s really yours!!!!! Enjoy my friend! PS my favorite movie is the The Sound Of Music!
Thank you Donna. I love the piano. It feels as if I’ve had it forever.