Making a slight twist to a well-loved traditional meal can make the familiar into something very special. Making a special batch of pancakes for breakfast may not necessarily make your day perfect, but it sure would give it a nice start. Whipping together a nice meal doesn’t even need to be complicated, and this upgrade on the familiar meal is just that. What’s great is that you can take full advantage of the seasons’ offerings such as the juicy peaches that can be easily bought in your local market or favorite online shop. While canned peaches can also be used,…
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Valencia Orange Quick Bread Recipe
Recipe Type: BreadsContinue ReadingFresh oranges are a great snack just as they are. But aside from eating them fresh out of hand or juicing them to quench your thirst, there are other ways to enjoy oranges ? turn them to pies, toss them in a salad, make marmalade and jams or bake them into cakes, breads and pastries. Valencia Oranges are unique for a few reasons: Though named after Valencia, Spain, Valencia orange is an all-American fruit that was hybridized by William Wolfskill in California. Unlike other oranges, Valencias are summer oranges and are available from March up until October. Valencia oranges have…
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Cherry and Chocolate Ice Cream Pie Recipe
Recipe Type: DessertsContinue ReadingBeating the heat with a nice cold treat is one of the things I love during summer. If you can make something tasty with minimal effort, then even better! One of my favorites, the Cherry and Chocolate Ice Cream Pie fits the bill perfectly. Cherries, cookies, and ice cream are already really good. But combined, they make decadent delight that the whole family can enjoy. If you?re having people over, the simplicity of this recipe makes it great to whip up ahead of time and assemble in a jiffy before serving. Make the base ahead of time and put it…
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Southern Pickled Peaches Recipe
Recipe Type: Side DishesContinue ReadingSummer has always been considered the fruit season, as most fruits are available during this time of the year. One popular summer fruit is the sweet, luscious peach. Hailed as the Southern Gentleman, the Peach is Georgia’s crown jewel and it has played a big part in Georgia’s economy. This fruit will surely be remembered in history even for decades to come. Consuming Peaches Peaches are versatile. Aside from being a healthy, juicy snack fruit, they can be baked into pastries, tarts, pies and cobblers. You can also toss peaches in salads, use it as fruit topping, turn it into…
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Homemade Cherry Pie Recipe
Recipe Type: DessertsContinue ReadingNothing says summer quite like a beautiful cherry pie. This traditional cherry pie is the perfect centerpiece for your summer celebration table. Serve it with vanilla ice cream and a few blueberries for a red, white, and blue treat. A grocery refrigerated pie crust makes preparation easy, but you could also use your favorite pie crust recipe. Ingredients: 4 cups fresh Hale Groves Sweet Mountain Bing Cherries (pitted and cut in half) 1 cup sugar 4 tablespoons cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 2 refrigerated prepared pie crusts (top and bottom) 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon brown sugar Preparation: Preheat oven…
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Cherry Limeade Recipe
Recipe Type: BeveragesContinue ReadingSome flavor combinations seem to be made for each other, like peanut butter and jelly, or strawberries and cream. Another flavor combo that strikes a perfect balance is cherry and lime. The sweet tangy cherries match with the zesty lime to create a refreshing balance. This cherry limeade makes about six servings, and is the perfect drink to quench your summer thirst. Make some today and treat your family, friends, or just yourself. You are sure to love it. Ingredients: 1 pound of Hale Groves Bing Cherries (pitted and cut in half) 1 cup sugar 1 cup water ? cup…
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Peach Blueberry Pie Recipe
Recipe Type: DessertsContinue ReadingThe flavors of Hale Groves peaches and blueberries combine in this pie to make a sweet summer favorite. The simple ingredients allow the peach and blueberry flavors to shine through. The recipe makes use of pre-made, refrigerated piecrusts, but you can also make you?re your own crust if you wish. Gather what you need and make this pie that is sure to thrill your family or guests. Ingredients: 1 cup sugar 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice 3 cups Hale Groves Peaches, sliced and peeled 1 cup fresh or frozen unsweetened blueberries Prepared refrigerated…
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Peach Lemonade Recipe
Recipe Type: BeveragesContinue ReadingTwo things that make summer wonderful are Hale Groves peaches and refreshing lemonade. The only thing better is combining them and this delicious drink is an easy way to do so. Peel and freeze the peaches ahead of time for this quick treat you can make with or without alcohol. Makes 2-3 drinks. Ingredients: 4 Hale Groves Peaches, pitted, peeled, sliced, and frozen 12-ounce can of frozen lemonade concentrate 6 ounces vodka or white rum, chilled (optional) Ice (optional) Directions In a blender combine frozen peaches and frozen lemonade concentrate. Blend for about 30 seconds on medium speed. If not…
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Blueberry Cherry Pie Recipe
Recipe Type: DessertsContinue ReadingWith all the heat summer brings, it is no wonder people get dehydrated faster, and when we get dehydrated vital body organ functions can become impaired. Heat can also cause other unpleasant symptoms like headaches, muscle cramps, dizziness, difficulty in breathing and heat exhaustion. Drinking plenty of water during summer to keep hydrated is a must, but keep in mind that aside from bodily fluids we also need to replenish important minerals like potassium and sodium, and restore electrolytes which we lose when we sweat. Electrolytes play an important role in our body in that they carry electrical impulses that…
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Continue ReadingSummer is here and so is peach season. It is the time to eat those sweet, succulent and yummy treats that usually grace tables as a snack or dessert. But did you know that although peaches are popular in the states as Georgia?s state fruit, they are not originally from there. Peaches are native to Northwest China between the north slopes of the Kunlun Mountains and the Tarim Basin. Archeological excavations proved that peaches have been propagated and cultivated as far back as 1000 BCE in China, but have only been in the United States since the beginning of the…