The smells of the peaches always lure people into the markets. As soon as a box of ripe peaches is popped open, the fragrance makes its way through the market and steals the show. The Georgia Peach is something that can't be copy and pasted. That flavor is something unique that you can't find anywhere else in the world. Don't believe me? Check where your peaches in the store are grown, if it's out of state, compare it to a Georgia peach.
Last Summer, a woman from Florida had come to the market. She told me that because our peaches were firm that they'd be rotten on the inside. (A firm peach is an indicator that it was just picked or picked green and box ripened.) So to prove this lady wrong, I grabbed the peach she said would be rotten and ate half of it to show her that nope, not rotten. and juice poured down my chin, my arms and my grin said it all. This lady GRABBED MY PEACH and ate it????? Like we aren't in a pandemic, crazy lady! But, anyway, she also bought two big baskets full of peaches, apologized then said she'd be back when she came back through.
So, the Georgia Peach Festival is coming up this week! Here are the details:
Where: Fort Valley
When: June 4-10, the biggest day is June 5
What:
Pancake Breakfast - 7-9 AM
Vendors Open - 9 AM
Peach Parade - 10AM
Chicken Salad Luncheon - 11 AM
Contests- 11 AM
World's Largest Peach Cobbler - 2 PM
Concert - 6 PM
Fireworks Show 10:45 PM
That sounds like such a fun time! I wish I could go, but alas for this Summer, your girl is housebound. Please, if any of you go to this, send me photos! For a more detailed rundown of the week's events, click here!
Also, don't forget your peach ice cream recipe down below!
5 ripe peaches
2 14-oz cans full-fat coconut milk, refrigerated
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
Combine the ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth (You can remove the skins, but it's totally up to you).
Transfer the mixture into a freezer-safe container and freeze for around 4-6 hours, until it is mostly solid.
When ready to serve, allow to thaw 5-10 minutes, then stir until smooth.
Enjoy your weekend!
-Lady of the Farm.
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