TIP OF THE DAY #2: Picking Fresh Peaches

A clingstone peach. Photo courtesy Washington State Fruit Commission. August 22nd is Eat a Peach Day. Here are tips to choose the perfect peach. Aroma: The peach should smell sweet and perfumey. Appearance: The skin should be bruise-free and covered with an even, downy fuzz Handle With Care: Peaches are a very delicate fruit. Even…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Mascarpone For Dessert

Earlier this year we wrote about a rich and elegant dessert that couldn’t be easier: biscotti served with mascarpone. With lush summer fruit abounding, switch it up. Serve berries or sliced fruit with mascarpone. You can serve the fruit simply on a plate, topped with mascarpone and a mint leaf for garnish. Or, get festive…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Don’t Forget The Peaches

August is National Peach Month: Through the end of the month fresh peaches are at their juiciest. If you haven’t been enjoying the seasonal bounty, grab ‘em before they’re gone. Our favorite summer joy is peach ice cream. It’s dropped off the radar of most commercial manufacturers, but well worth the trouble to make from…
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