All tagged peaches

Cooking with Tammy Kelly: North Carolina peach season has arrived ahead of schedule

According to the North Carolina Department of Agriculture, due to our exceptionally warm weather a bumper crop of high-quality has arrived earlier than usual.  Peaches typically peak during July, but many peach farmers are already selling fresh ripe early peach varieties.  Warm weather tends to make the peaches ripen not only earlier but faster so don’t wait to pick your peck of peaches!! 

Cooking with Tammy: Just Peachy!

Did you know that North Carolina growers produce as many as 70 different varieties, each with its own unique flavor? Although the Sandhills region is known for peach production, consumers can find growers all across the state. Peaches are a warm weather favorite and you will find they taste best June-August in parts of the South.

Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Juicy fresh peaches!

Did you know that North Carolina growers produce as many as 70 different varieties, each with its own unique flavor? Although the Sandhills region is known for peach production, consumers can find growers all across the state. Peaches are a warm weather favorite and you will find they taste best June-August in parts of the South.

Cooking with Tammy Kelly: Making your summer peachy

Not only do peaches taste amazing but are a nutritional powerhouse as well. In one medium peach, you will see only 60 calories and more than 20 different macro and micronutrients, including fiber, vitamins, A, C, E, potassium and zinc.  And of course, they are naturally free of fat, sodium, cholesterol, gluten and trans fats!!