Fruits Harvest and Store

Freezing Peaches

While I could can my peaches, it is easier to freeze them.  Here is how I do it. . . You will need a pot, bowl, strainer, spoon with holes, cutting board, knife, cookie sheets, spatula, freezer, containers for the freezer, peaches, lemon juice and water.  Also, you will need some free time.  This year the peaches ripened […]

Fruits

Reliance Peach Tree

We planted our Reliance peach tree in May 2012.  According to the plant tag that came with our tree, this peach tree  is hardy in zone 4 or -30 ⁰ F which means it grows well in the north.  Others say it is hardy only down to zone 5.  Either way, I am covered with […]

Recipes Vegetables

Peach Salsa

We bought some peaches and used our Anaheim green chili peppers and shallots from the garden for this yummy salsa that complemented our Mahi Mahi dinner. Ingredients: 2 large peaches skinned and pitted 2 Anaheim green chili peppers (or Jalapenos) 2 small shallots (or onions) cilantro lime juice coarse Kosher salt Dice the peaches into […]