Monday, January 12, 2009

Picking The Best Georgia Peach

By Qandishah Brown

Peaches are one of the best fruits around. Not only are they delicious but you get so much out of each bite. These contain vitamins A and C, potassium, fiber and many others. Peaches are also great for keeping your cholesterol levels down. There is no better place to look for the perfect peach than in Georgia. Picking the best Georgia peaches can be something tricky though.

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.

Smell can be a good way to choose your peaches. These fruits have a distinct smell that is like no other. A mix of scents that is somewhere between flowery and sweet, which is most obvious when it is ripe; if you land yourself a peach which isn't ripe yet then you can just set it on your counter for a day or too. The room temperature will help it ripen. Once it's ready it should be refrigerated and used within a week.

Don't be worried about consuming all those fresh peaches immediately. There are other ways that you can have your peaches. A good homemade peach pie always hits the spot. If you're looking to store your peaches longer then peach preserves are the way to go. You can also poach them and store them with the syrup. You mix peaches into your pancakes, waffles and muffins. The sky is pretty much the limit with these fruits.

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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