Peach Me I’m Dreaming

Aug. 11, 2009 - PRLog -- (North Andover, MA) – In celebration of the peach harvest season, Culinary Director of Burtons Grill, Denise Baron, will be presenting her special peach dessert at Smolak Farms Peach Festival on August, 22 2009. Smolak Farms offers their fresh seasonal fruit featuring 40 different varieties such as: yellow peaches, white peaches and nectarines. Chef Baron will be sharing her special peach dessert recipe with attendees during a special demonstration at the farm. Chef Baron will use Smolak Farms peaches to prepare her stewed peaches, which are delicately placed over coconut gelato and paired with shortbread cookies.
WHO:  Burtons Grill of North Andover
WHAT:  Peach Dessert Demonstration at Smolak Farms!
WHERE:  Smolak Farms, 315 South Bradford Street, North Andover, MA 01845
WHEN:  Saturday August 22, 2009 from 12:30PM – 1:30PM
Don’t miss this special dessert presentation by Culinary Director of Burtons Grill! After the presentation, stop by the farm stand to pick up your very own juicy peaches and try Chef Baron’s recipe at home!
Peach Dessert Recipe
Ingredients:

6 Freestone Peaches
3 Tbsp Butter, Unsalted
2 Tbsp Brown Sugar
Pinch Kosher Salt
Pinch Black Pepper
Pinch Cinnamon
12 Shortbread Cookies
6 Scoops Coconut Gelato

Directions:

1.  Drop peaches in boiling water for 30 seconds and drop them into an ice bath
    immediately after. Remove the skins.

2   Cut peaches in half and remove the pit.

3.  Place the cut side up in an oven proof pan.

4.  Mix together butter, brown sugar, salt, pepper and cinnamon.  Evenly distribute
    butter in center of peaches (pit area).

5.  Put a couple a 1/4 cup of water in bottom of pan and place pan in 350° for 20-25 minutes.

6.  Peaches should have an al dente texture to them because they will continue
if you are serving them later. If you are serving directly out of the oven they should be a  little more cooked than al dente but it is personal preference.

7.  To serve place 2 sides of peaches in a shallow bowl with a scoop of coconut gelato and
    2 shortbread cookies per serving.

Note:  Peaches can be made ahead of time and reheated in a microwave.
Try delicious fruits from Smolak Farms on the Burtons Grill Sunday Brunch menu! Sunday Brunch at Burtons Grill is perfect for large family gatherings or an afternoon with friends. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling 978.688.5600.
Hours of Operation for the North Andover location are Monday to Thursday: 11:30am – 10:00pm, Friday to Saturday: 11:30am to 11pm, Sunday: 11:30am to 9:00pm.


About Burtons Grill:
Located in The Eaglewood Shops along North Andover’s Route 114, the North Andover location is the perfect lunch or dinner spot for shoppers and locals. Burtons is also great for power lunching or socializing after work. Celebrating something special? Enjoying fine wine with appetizers in our beautiful bar and lounge area or on our seasonal outdoor patio. Burtons Grill is ideal to escape from the office, for late afternoon cocktails or even just for a relaxing dinner with friends. Burtons' menus cover all the bases - from crisp salads, hearty sandwiches and juicy burgers, to aged beef served with seasoned butters and sauces. Whether you're stopping by for light pasta before the movies, celebrating a special anniversary with seafood and chardonnay, or meeting friends for a drink in the lounge, Burtons will delight you. Reservations and walk-ins are welcome and take-out is always available. Hours are Mondays- Thursday: 11:30am – 10:00pm, Friday – Saturday: 11:30am – 11:00pm and Sundays 11:30am – 9:00pm.  Burtons Grill is located at 145 Turnpike Street, North Andover, Ma 01845. For more information or for reservations please call (978) 688-5600 or visit www.burtonsgrill.com.

Smolak Farms:
Smolak Farms, nestled in North Andover MA, offers a peaceful setting for families to enjoy. With over 300 years of history, the farm combines agriculture, education, and entertainment in a very special way. The farm, originally settled by Indian tribes, was then colonized by English settlers and is farmed today by descendants of Martin and Magdalena Smolak. In 1982, 107 of the 140 acres were preserved by the Agricultural Preservation Restriction Program, insuring that this area would forever remain open land, never to be developed. For the past 30 years, Michael Smolak has overseen the development of the farm from a dairy farm to the extraordinary place that it is today.  For more information please visit www.smolakfarms.com or call 978-682-6332.