There is nothing like homemade peach ice cream or peach cobbler. However, there’s more to peaches than meets the eye. Not only does the peach make wonderful desserts, you can also use them for savory dishes as well.

Most peaches sold in the United States are either from Georgia, South Carolina or California.

While it is best to get them when they are in season and use them right away, there’s no reason you can’t get them while they’re in season and either can, dry or freeze them for use during other parts of the year.

No matter how you enjoy them, peaches are a wonderful addition to any diet and do not have to be eaten only for dessert. Continue reading →

Radishes are plentiful in stores throughout the year but they can often be found in gardens around the country.

People enjoy eating them raw but may not know of other ways to use radishes in summer recipes. Continue reading to learn more about using radishes in your meals.

Many people don’t realize that radishes have been cultivated and eaten for thousands of years. Originally found in China, they were also enjoyed in Egypt and Greece.

They were first cultivated in the United States by the year 1629 having first been grown in Massachusetts.

Varieties of radishes include California mammoth whites, daikon, black, red globe and icicles as well as others. Continue reading →