Down here in Georgia, there are definite signs of spring everywhere – the forsythia and jonquils are already in bloom. That means it won't be all that much longer (ok, a few more months) before I can start picking peaches and whipping up a cobbler, a family favorite. Just thought I'd go ahead and whet your appetite. And if this recipe doesn't do it, then read Clover. I promise you'll be counting the days till summer!

Note: If you're travels take you anywhere near Filbert, South Carolina, you might want to consider a trip to Ms. Sanders' family peach stand.

FROM THE KITCHEN OF: Kate Nolan

BOOK TITLE: Clover

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BOOK AUTHOR: Dori Sanders

RECIPE: Peach Cobbler

4 cups sliced peaches

1 cup sugar

2 tablespoon brown sugar

Cinnamon

1 tablespoon cornstarch or 2 tablespoons flour

1 cup boiling water

Juice from 1 lemon

Butter

Pastry (you can make one if you like but I just use the one in the refrigerated section at the market – it's pretty darn good!)

Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

Peel and slice peaches. Place in medium, shallow casserole dish. Pour lemon juice over peaches.

Mix sugar and cornstarch. Add water and boil for one minute.

Pour syrup over peaches, dot with butter and sprinkle with cinnamon.

Place pastry strips over peaches, sprinkle with white sugar and some more cinnamon.

Bake for 30 minutes or until crust is browned.

Great with vanilla ice cream!