Friday, July 07, 2006



Peaches are what we wanted and Oliver Farms was the place to get them! My parents-n-law and I went yesterday to get a "mess" as we call it in the South. We have been doing this for several years now. We peel & slice the peaches, mix them with sugar & fruit fresh & freeze them. My husband loves to eat a dish of them with Ice cream & pound cake. My Mother-n-law makes peach ice cream, peach pound cake, and peach cobbler. I, however, do not like peaches. I really dont like any kind of fruit. I like CHOCOLATE!! BUT since my husband is fond of them, I go every year and suffer a days worth of peeling, sore fingers, and sticky peach guts from head to toe so that I can please my husband! The day is not all bad. There are many things I enjoy about it. I love spending time with my Parents-n-law. There is always a day full of conversation about EVERYTHING! I usually start by telling them my troubles, they advise me & always encourage me. We talk about God, our churches, the family, politics, pecan trees, the weather, you name it & we have discussed it! We laugh & cut up and even though your neck is hurting & your but is sore from the long sitting..well it makes for a good day. It is always rewarding to see the many containers full of peaches and through out the year as I use them up for various recipes I always think of our long day together and I am glad we decided to "put up a mess" of peaches.

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

The peaches are so pretty! I'm glad you got to go and I'm glad you enjoy being with Danny's family.

Kelli said...

Wow! I have never seen that many peaches hanging from a tree! They are all so beautiful! I'm glad you had such a wonderful time visiting with your family.
Sweet peach dreams tonight! ;0)
Kelli

Marci said...

Those are beautiful peaches. Sure wish I was there to pick some. Enjoy!!

Saska said...

So nice to find somebody else who will pick and put up produce that they don't like to eat! Nice to meet ya!

Clara....in TN said...

WOW!!! Love those GEORGIA peaches. Wish I were there to pick some of them. I have been picking my gooseberries this morning. I gave them to my neighbor, because I still have jam left over from last year.

Reviekat said...

Gorgeous peaches!! Are you going to share? :) Revee