Peaches with Basil Sugar

I love the flavors of a mojito, sweet, citrus-y & refreshing.  But why should mojitos have all the fun? Theses peaches with basil sugar taste like a virgin mojito that you can actually sink your teeth into.  Take advantage of your local farmers market & pick up what ever fruit is in season, sprinkle some of this basil sugar on top with a squeeze of citrus & you've got yourself a fresh desert in no time.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup tightly packed fresh herbs (try basil or mint)
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 lime or lemon
• fresh fruit 

Make it:

1. In a food processor combine herbs & sugar until it looks like green sugar.
2. Slice fruit & place on dessert dishes.
3. Sprinkle fruit with herb sugar & squeeze a lime/lemon on top of each pile of fruit.

An Eat Me Center Piece

Every week we stock up on a bunch of fresh fruits and veggies.  Most of the time they rot simply because they've been buried under something in the fridge.  I love this jar for it's cute little chalkboard label that you can write something cheeky with each change of season or your mood.  I chose "eat me" - I thought it was a good and direct reminder to do just that.  This jar doubles as a center piece to keep your kitchen bright with the natural orange color of (well) the oranges - the color of the year.

How do you store your fresh fruit?