Peaches…A Little Bit of “Southern”
“Family life is a bit like a runny peach pie – not perfect but who’s complaining?” — Robert Breault
Stretched out under a tree, the wind moving softly through the leaves, sounds of crickets chirping in the garden and a ripe peach held in hand waiting…waiting for that first, wonderful, juicy bite to bring Summer close. Another perfect Summer moment suspended forever in my memory.
Peaches are delicious, delectable, juicy, sweet…and the list of descriptive adjectives goes on and on. They are a perfect gift of Summer.
“One does a whole painting for one peach, and people think just the opposite—that particular peach is but a detail.” — Pablo Picasso
Pair the peaches with a lovely bouquet of hydrangea and you have a feast for the eyes as well as the palate. The yellows, oranges, and rose colors blend beautifully in a peach. Lucious and vibrant these peaches take center stage in their shallow white bowl. A single zinnia brings attention to the sentiment written in beautiful script on a pristine white towel. Summer is flowers and peaches in this South Carolina home.
“Memories, even hard memories, grew soft like peaches as they grow older.” — Sarah Addison Allen
More peaches wait on the prep island. The kitchen is ready to embrace the beauty of the peach. So many recipes, so many ways to prepare a peach…the best is simply to eat a ripe peach from your hand.
“Sunrise paints the sky with pinks and the sunset with peaches. Cool to warm. So is the progression from childhood to old age.” — Vera Nazarian
Simple pleasures are all around us just waiting for us to notice. A bowl of peaches, a bouquet of flowers and a home filled with love…what more could anyone ask for? Take a moment and count the simple blessings of your life and…eat a peach!
Peaches!
Best enjoyed when the juices are dribbling down your chin and arms.
Thanks for sharing this with us at the Sunday Sunshine Blog Hop
Laurie
Enjoy those peaches!
Thanks, Laurie. It’s the simple measures we most remember. Thanks for stopping by and sharing.
Lynne
Oh I just love freshly picked summer peaches! They are always so juicy and sweet.
It’s a Summer pleasure we all enjoy, Joanne. Thanks for stopping by and sharing. Have a great week.
Lynne
I just bought some summer peaches from a local farm. So good!!
We eat a lot of peaches during the season, Judee. They are delicious. Thanks for visiting and sharing. Have a great week.
Lynne
Beautiful! Peaches are summer’s gift.
I live in Colorado and Palisade Peaches grown on the western slope are also famous and so sweet and delicious. I have an entire Peach Recipes board on Pinterest as we buy an entire crate of Palisade peaches every summer.
Thanks for the info, Pat. I will definitely check out your recipes. Appreciate you stopping by and sharing. Have a great week.
Lynne
Beautiful photos and quotes. Visiting from Senior Salon Pit Stop
Thanks, Jennifer. It’s always a pleasure to share. Have a great week.
Lynne
Just love fresh summer peaches and your photos are grand. Saw this post at SSPS#274. Looks like some fabulous features and posts. My shares this time are #169 through 173. Wishing you a great day. Nancy Andes at Colors 4 Health.
Thanks, Nancy. I’m always sad when peach season is over. Love to visit your Blog. Have a great week and thanks for stopping by.
Lynne
YUM, fresh peaches!! Thanks so much for linking up at the #UnlimitedLinkParty 125. Pinned.
Can’t go wrong with peaches, Dee. Have a great week.
Lynne
“Memories, even hard memories, grew soft like peaches as they grow older.” She nailed it. And peaches look beautiful:)
She did indeed. Thanks for stopping by and sharing. Have a great week.
Lynne
I never thought to use peaches to decorate my kitchen, but now that I see how nice yours looks I am looking for the perfect way to display mine!
Thanks, Catherine. Peaches have such great color it’s nice to feature them prominently. Good luck with your display. Have a great week.
Lynne
Peaches is my favorite. We have a peach tree in our back yard and when the fruit is ready to pick, I grab as many as I possibly can. We even freeze them to have later in the year. Your images are beautiful! Thank you for linking up at https://gmasphoto.website/gmasphoto-linkup-party-7/
Take care and best wishes.
Peaches are actually my favorite fruit and we get great peaches in South Carolina. We usually pick them up at a roadside stand. You are so lucky to have a tree in your backyard. Thanks for visiting and sharing. Have a great week.
Lynne