Peaches

of the sweet scent of ripe peaches and you eat one out of your hand as the sweet juices run down your arm, it’s a sign that summer is in full swing in the South. Peaches are treasured here, not only for their delicious taste but for the immense effort that goes into farming them. While we enjoy the fruits of farmers’ labor, peach trees are temperamental to grow. They are easily affected by weather, pests, and disease, and their delicate fruits must be picked by hand. States like Georgia and South Carolina are known for their production of these stone fruits even thought it’s a smaller part of their agricultural economy. And that’s what makes Southerners so appreciative of this short but sweet season. When picking out a basket from the market, look for fruit with a fuzzy skin that is mostly red or deep orange. The smell should fill your nose. Most farmers will sell