The best way to eat a homemade custard is with a toddler's spoon. Each mini-bite forces me to savor the synergistic bliss that comes from cooking milk and/or cream, eggs, sugar and a flavoring or two.

Peaches are in season from May to September, but you can preserve their delicious flavor by canning them to use in jellies, jams, desserts, or more. You don't need a pressure canner to can peaches, so ...