I have been on the lookout for products that I think bless families’ lives. I have found two that I am thrilled about and wanted to pass them on to you. They would make perfect gifts.

Before I introduce the products, let me explain why I make that statement. All around us, we read about the disintegration of family time together. Whether it’s jammed schedules, tech toys that seem to overrun the family, or simply lack of interest, families today seem to struggle with spending time together.

Have a problem with your teen wanting to talk? Try a good, old-fashioned conversation/relationship builder…time together in the kitchen. Nothing like a steaming peach pie or cobbler to pull the family all to one spot!

That is why I am so impressed with PEACH 101: Recipes Your Mother Never Told You About. It contains the yummiest, family-“buildingest” recipes I’ve seen in a long time.

Just listen to some of these recipes (all centered around peaches, of course!): “Peach of a Pecan Pie,” “Jammin’ Spiced Peach Cookies,” and “Sausage Peach Scramble,” for a start!

My mouth watered just reading through it. There is a cornucopia of Main Dishes to choose from, such as “Sharon’s Glazed Peaches and Pork,” “Southwestern Peach Divan,” and “Ham Stuffed Peaches.” And even a “This and That” section, replete with recipes such as “Cranberry Peach Relish” (perfect for the holidays), “Peach Facial Scrub and Face Mask,” and “Tropical Ham Sauce.”

There are nine different sections in all! They are:

• Appetizers & Beverages
• Soups & Salads
• Main Dishes & Side Dishes
• Breads & Muffins
• Pies & Cakes
• Cookies & Cobblers
• Desserts
• Breakfasts
• This 'N That

Do you see why I could on and on? But instead I’ll let you imagine all the perfect ways this book could knit your family together, the first being increased family time because of the yummy smells drawing your children to you in the kitchen. A perfect stocking stuffer for Christmas this year for a loved one (or one for you and one for them)...and a healthy one at that!

The author of PEACH 101: Recipes Your Mother Never Told You About, Lori Nawyn, is a talented graphic artist and an amazing wonder in the kitchen. This is the first of her series of cookbooks. You’ll want to get your copies before this edition is gone! PEACH 101 is available at many bookstores, including Barnes & Noble and Borders.

To get your copies of PEACHES 101, click here.

And remember when I said I found *two* perfect gifts? PEACHES 101 is the perfect family gift, and inexpensive at that. Now, what if you need a gift for a child? You want a gift that will be a classic, handed down generation after generation. Here is the perfect one.




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