Peaches
Random things you should know…about Peaches:
- The “Peach State” is Georgia’s nickname.
- California is the largest producer of peaches in the USA. (according to Statista.com)
- Peach ‘fuzz’ is a natural defense mechanism against insects, diseases, etc.
- Nectarines are ‘fuzzless’ Peaches
- Peaches are generally classified as ‘clingstone’ or ‘freestone’. The pit (seed) of a ‘freestone’ peach will pull free from the flesh easily and cleanly. A ‘clingstone’ will…well, it will cling:)
- The Romans referred to peaches as ‘Persian Apples’.
- Are believed to have originated in China.
- If right now, you are humming the tune to the Steve Miller Band song, ‘the Joker’, we may have been born in the same decade.😎
Farm Shares & Fruit Boxes
Order by noon on Friday for delivery the following week.
Next week’s predicted contents list for delivery between
Monday, August 7 - Friday, August 11
Fruit Box
- Dandee Red Apple - One of the first red apples that are ready to harvest. Similar to a Macintosh…but with a ‘crisper crunch’. Great for eating, pies, sauce, and baking.
- Sugar Plums
- White Peaches
Dandee Red Apples - Weaver’s Orchard - Morgantown, PA
Sugar Plums - Weaver’s Orchard - Morgantown, PA
Regular Farm Share (Half Bushel Box)*
- Green Beans
- Golden Potatoes
- Cabbage
- Romaine
- Kohlrabi
- Celery
Large Farm Share (Bushel Box) *
- Green Beans
- Golden Potatoes
- Cabbage
- Romaine
- Kohlrabi
- Celery
- Fennel
- Heirloom Tomatoes
- Basil
*All Farm Shares are sourced from Goose Lane Farm in Sinking Spring, PA
NOTE: This is a predicted list…items may change or be substituted.
A La Carte
Peaches
- Quart
- Half Bushel - Yellow
- Half Bushel - White
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Fritters - Deep-fried dough, similar to a donut. These are fruit fitters…practically at the top of the food pyramid (due to the presence of fruit…obviously).
- Apple Fritters (left)
- Peach Fritters (center)
- Blueberry Fritters (right)