The first heat of the season has quickly moved cooking outdoors. The grill is great for burgers, chicken, fish, even pizza. But dessert? You betcha!
Grilled peaches, pears and watermelon are all a different way to enjoy summer’s approaching bounty. One of our favorites is pineapple.
Slice and core a fresh pineapple. Place pineapple slices on a grill that has a low flame. Grill for about 3 minutes on each side. Serve plain, or enjoy with a scoop of the best vanilla ice cream topped with toasted coconut. A deliciously simple summer treat!
Enjoy!
Andrea Charroin was a trained baker and pastry chef in San Francisco before she and her family moved to Redding 11 years ago. After falling in love with Redding’s downtown, Andrea and husband Westley opened a little pastry shop, Rene-Joule Patisserie, across from the Cascade Theatre. For the three years Rene-Joule was in business, it was renowned for making everything from scratch, using the best ingredients and keeping with a seasonal menu. To this day, Andrea is asked about her Marathon Bars, Orange Twists and sourdough bread.
Copyright 2009 Andrea R. Charroin. Visit her blog at bakerslove.typepad.com
