If you’ve ever cut into a peach only to find the pit stubbornly clinging to the fruit, you’ve encountered a clingstone. If the pit fell away cleanly, you enjoyed a freestone. But what’s actually the difference between these two types of peaches, and which one should you choose? Understanding freestone vs clingstone peaches helps you pick the right fruit for eating fresh, baking, canning, or making preserves. Here’s what you need to know. What Are Freestone Peaches? Freestone peaches have flesh that easily separates from the pit. When you cut a freestone peach in half and twist, the pit lifts…
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Continue ReadingElegant enough for a summer dinner party but simple enough for a special weeknight meal, this roasted duck breast pairs beautifully with sweet caramelized Pittman & Davis Georgia Peaches. The rich flavor of the duck balances perfectly with the natural sweetness of fresh summer peaches. Fresh rosemary and thyme add…
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Continue ReadingSummer entertaining and grilling go hand in hand. But if you’re only tossing burgers and hot dogs on the grill, you’re missing out on one of summer’s most delicious surprises: grilled fruit. Fresh, ripe fruit becomes something magical over an open flame. The heat caramelizes natural sugars, adds a subtle…
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Continue ReadingSpring allergies getting you down? We get it – the weather is finally warming up and all of nature is coming to life, but you can’t enjoy it the way you want to because all those blooming blossoms and flowering trees are giving you a stuffy head, runny nose and…
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Continue ReadingPlanning on serving a decadent breakfast or brunch that fills the tummy with yummy goodness and kick starts the day with a bang? Well peach-stuffed oven French toast is the answer to your food desires. How to make Peach-Stuffed Oven French Toast Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins…
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Continue ReadingBeer nights, football parties, and days when there are games on are great for spicy chicken wings because they just make the beer and the game even better! Just think of the perfectly baked crispy chicken wings oozing with sweet, sour, and spicy flavors, slathered with an amazingly sweet and…
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Continue ReadingAre you sad when peach season comes to an end? We understand completely…we love peaches so much that we partner with growers to bring you different varieties of peaches (including Georgia Peaches, Sweet Peaches and Florida Peaches) that are ready at different times so we can extend the time fresh…
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Continue ReadingFresh from the Sunbelt: You may have read in the news about the colder weather in Georgia this spring impacting many peach crops. At Pittman & Davis we were fortunate to have some later blooming crops that were not impacted by the colder temperatures. These crops have resulted in some of…
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Continue ReadingCheesecake was arguably invented in some form by the ancient Greeks 4000 years ago. But it was the advent of pasteurization which led to pasteurized cream cheese and the silky-sweet dessert we know today. This recipe combines sweet Florida Peaches with firm, smooth, homemade cheesecake to make a dessert that…
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Continue ReadingSalsa has become popular due to its wide range of variety and flavor potential. Once considered mainly a dip for tortilla chips and a topping for tacos, salsa is now used to add taste and texture to salads, grilled fish, chicken dishes, and more. This Peach Salsa Recipe combines juicy,…