Monday, January 5, 2009

Picking The Best Georgia Peach

By Qandishah Brown

Peaches are great fruits that are packed with natural goodness and nutrition with each bite. They contain Vitamins A and C, fiber, potassium and are good for keeping cholesterol levels low. What other place can you go to, to find the perfect peach but in Georgia? This state is best known for the peaches that they grow. Even with the amount of peaches that is available you will surely want to pick the best Georgia peach.

To pick the best Georgia peaches there are several things that you will want to remember. The appearance of the peach itself will tell you a lot. Peaches that are green are not ripe enough; those that are shriveled are old. Make sure that the peach you choose has a yellow or creamy gold under color. You will also want it to be firm to the touch but don't press it so that you don't bruise it.

Peaches should always have that distinct peachy smell that you would know anywhere; a mix between a sweet and flowery fragrance. If by chance you get a peach that isn't ripe enough you can let it ripen in room temperature. Leaving it on your counter for a day or two will do the trick. These should be refrigerated once ripe and used within a week.

There are other ways that you have your peaches, not just fresh. Nothing will beat a homemade peach pie that is warm from the oven. Peach preserves are also a great way to make use of all those peaches that are a bit too ripe, plus it stores really well too. They can be mixed into muffins, pancakes, topped on waffles or used for cooking. The options are endless.

If you have creative ways of using peaches you can always make a business out of it in a Georgia craft fair. In fact, you can sell most anything in such events. People always enjoy something that is home made. It will surely be a hit with both residents and visitors and a good way to earn some money too.

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