FOOD HOLIDAY: August Is National Peach Month
Peaches originated in China. They were the first fruits to be domesticated, 4,000 years ago. Asians prefer the low-acid, sweeter, white-fleshed peaches while Europeans and North Americans have historically grown the yellow-fleshed varieties. Whichever you prefer, celebrate National Peach Month with some of these past NIBBLE selections:
No-Calorie & Low-Calorie Treats: –AirForce NutriSoda Focus (Peach & Mango) –Republic of Tea Ginger Peach Black Tea –Frontera Foods Salpica Mango Peach Salsa Two Non-Caloric, Non-Edibles |
In China, the peach tree is considered to be the tree of life, and peaches are symbols of immortality. |
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And Two Spreads With A Few (Well-Worth-It) Calories –Frog Hollow Farm Peach Preserves & Pies |