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In the beautiful southern state of Georgia the “Southern gentleman” Peach is currently in season. The fuzzy, succulent, staple summer fruit that is a member of the rose family is once again making everyone’s mouth water. Peach gifts are being sent all summer to both individuals and businesses as well. Origin Peaches are originally from China and have been cultivated in that country since the Neolithic period. They made their way to Europe via the Silk Road and eventually reached Florida & the United States in the mid-1500s. Franciscan monks then introduced peaches to Georgia and planted the first Georgia…

The pineapple tree with botanical name Ananas comosus is a stocky herbaceous perennial with tough, waxy leaves. Pineapple trees grow to about 1.0 to 1.5m in height and produce approximately 200 flowers when creating its fruit. The fruit of each individual flower conjoin and create the pineapple fruit. History and Origin The tropical pineapple fruit is native to South America and was named thus because of its alikeness to a pine cone. The fruit was discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1493 on the island of Guadeloupe. Columbus called this fruit piña de Indes which translates to pineapple and meaning “pine…

Onions are used commonly in our everyday cooking. They are used often as they provide the base for other flavors to stand on. Onions add a sweet, earthy flavor to many different dishes and provide a spicy flavor when served raw. Without onions, most vegetable flavors would come off bland and the meat would not taste as incredible/ Origin Botanists, archeologists and food historians believe that onions originated from central Asia, although because of its small size & their tissues leaving very little trace its origin is obscure. One thing is for sure though, onions grew wild in various diverse…

What is a Cara Cara Orange? The Cara Cara orange is a natural mutation of the Washington Navel Orange. This orange variety is a result of the cross pollination between a Washington navel orange and Brazilian Bahia navel orange. This variety was first discovered in mid-70s at the Hacienda Caracara in Valencia, Valenzuela. Hence its name. Cara Cara Oranges are classified as citrus sinensis and are also called “Red Fleshed Navel Oranges” or Pink Navel because of its distinct inner pinkish-red, orange flesh that resembles the color of a ruby grapefruit. Cara oranges are typically medium-sized and have a glossy,…

What is the history of apples? Apples are the most common fruit found in households across the globe and is ranked 2nd for most widely consumed fruit in the United States right behind bananas. It is so ancient and popular that it frequently pops up in literature, Western art and everyday speech. But where did this fruit came from? Apples are members of the Rosaceae family and originated in Central Asia, along the slopes of the nearby Tien Shan Mountains in Kazakhstan. They are the first plants that people cultivated on purpose. People from Greece and Italy were eating gourmet…

Is there anything as pretty or lusciously delectable as a peach? Probably not, and absolutely not during the peach season! What is the history of Peaches? Georgia’s peach trade has a long history and tradition. Here are some things you may not know about this scrumptious fruit. Originally from China, peaches were first planted in Georgia in the eighteenth century and were first commercially introduced in mid nineteenth century. Although it was decades after the Civil war that Georgia earned the name “The Peach State.” The peach industry in the state of Georgia is mainly concentrated in Taylor, Crawford, Peach…