There’s something about summer that makes everything feel just a little more possible. Maybe it’s the golden light or the way fruit tastes better when it’s warm off the tree—but for me, it’s all about the feeling of ease.
You know, the kind of day where you wear your favorite dress, your hair’s a little wild from the breeze, and there’s dessert waiting for you in a picnic basket?
That’s the energy I wanted to bottle up in Confessions of a Curvy Heart—my flirty, feel-good, friends-to-lovers romance where love shows up with food, laughter, and a serious case of butterflies.
And what better way to bring a slice of that story into real life than with the ultimate comfort treat: peach cobbler.
Let’s talk love, sweetness, and recipes, shall we?
The Scene That Inspired It All
In Confessions of a Curvy Heart, our heroine—curvy, confident, and just a little bit love-shy—is surprised when her best friend (and long-time crush) pulls out all the stops for a picnic date. There’s no reservation, no fancy menu, no showy gestures. Just her, him, a big flannel blanket, and food that says I see you. I know you. I love everything you are.
And at the heart of that meal? A homemade peach cobbler. Warm, gooey, golden on top—and unapologetically indulgent.
The same way falling in love should feel.
The Recipe: Summer Peach Cobbler (Easy & Soul-Filling)
Whether you’re reading this curled up with my book or prepping for your own romantic picnic, this peach cobbler is sunshine in dessert form. It’s ridiculously simple, full of juicy fruit, and perfectly imperfect—kind of like love, honestly.
✨ Ingredients:
For the peaches:
- 5–6 ripe peaches (or 1 kg peeled, sliced peaches)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- A pinch of salt
For the topping:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup sugar (white or raw)
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- ⅓–½ cup milk (dairy or almond)
- Optional: sprinkle of cinnamon sugar on top
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a baking dish (20×20 cm or 8×8 inch).
- Mix the peaches with sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Let sit while you prep the batter—this helps them get extra juicy.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add melted butter and milk. Stir until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the greased dish, then gently spoon the peaches (and all their juices) over the batter. Don’t mix—it will naturally rise and create magic.
- Optional but recommended: Sprinkle a mix of sugar and cinnamon on top.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, until golden and bubbling. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Bonus tip: It’s just as good the next day. Maybe better.
A Book to Pair with Your Cobbler
Confessions of a Curvy Heart is a story about feeling seen—truly seen—for who you are. It’s about the kind of friendship that slowly simmers into something hotter. And yes, there’s banter. There’s laughter. And there’s that unforgettable kiss that changes everything.
If you’ve ever been the girl with the loud laugh, the soft belly, the big dreams—and the heart that’s been stepped on one too many times—this book is for you.
And if you’ve ever secretly wished your best friend would wake up one day and realize you’ve been the one all along… then definitely bring the cobbler.
Why Food is the Love Language of My Romances
Here’s the thing: I’m a big believer that food tells a story. The kind of dessert someone makes for you? That’s not just sugar—it’s care. Effort. Intimacy. The way someone remembers your favorite fruit, or bakes with extra cinnamon just because you love it?
That’s what romance looks like in real life.
In Confessions of a Curvy Heart, I wanted that picnic to say more than a thousand confessions ever could. Because sometimes, love shows up in small, sweet servings.
So! Let’s Make It a Summer to Remember
Whether you’re single, dating, or fully committed to your couch and a book (valid choice), let this be the season you feed yourself the good stuff—literally and emotionally.
✨ Make the dessert.
✨ Say yes to the picnic.
✨ Read the book that reminds you how lovable you are, just as you are.
Because here’s the real secret: you don’t need someone else to lay out a blanket and hand you a peach cobbler.
You can be the one who does it for yourself.
And if someone special shows up with extra whipped cream and a crooked grin? Even better.
📖 Ready to Fall in Love?
Grab your copy of Confessions of a Curvy Heart!
Then pour yourself some iced tea, warm up that cobbler, and come hang out with me and Izzy on the blanket.
Trust me. It’s a delicious kind of love.
Sonia M. Rompoti, MSc, bsc 
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