And even better if you can grow and pick your own... nectarines from my garden...
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Yummy... nectarine preserves... nectarine smoothie made by moi...
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Don't want to waste all those nectarines falling off the tree... some recipes to try... this one via
Country Living magazine...
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Yes... this recipe via
Real Simple magazine does call for peaches... but I will be substituting them for nectarines...
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Wow... maybe I need to have a party... this dress via
Neiman Marcus is the right colour to match my nectarine delights...
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We need a summertime location... Perhaps I can paint one... like this...
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Borrowed the house form
Country Living July 2008 issue... Hope they don't mine all the guests...
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Here's a centerpiece... Hmmmm... anyone have a recipe for a nectarine martini or cocktail? If so... bring it along!