Find peaches at all three of our farmers' markets from Kashiwase Farms, Peach Jamboree, Full Belly Farm, Frog Hollow Farm, Blossom Bluff Orchard, and Guru Ram Das Orchards.

Easy Eating: Try this Summer Fruit Salad with Thai Herbs from Heidi Swanson; you can find lemongrass and herbs like mint and Thai basil at our markets from Lou Vue or Vang Family Farms. Heat up the grill, and try this vegan Grilled Chipotle Peach Salad. For a sweet and tangy addition to your summer BBQ, try this Peach Mustard recipe. And don't let summer pass you by without making a Perfect Peach Pie.

Storage: If the peach is ripe, eat it! If for whatever reason you need to wait, put the ripe peach in the fridge or a cool spot in your kitchen to slow down the ripening process. If the peach is too firm and needs to ripen, place them in a single layer in a brown paper bag and fold the bag shut. Put it on your countertop, out of direct sunlight, and enjoy in a couple of days.

Zero Waste: Too many peaches? Frozen peaches are great to have on hand: cut them in slices, freeze on a tray, and bag them up for later use. Alternately, make a simple peach syrup by boiling sugar, water, and ripe peaches. Bring to a boil, then put on a low simmer, and crush the peaches to infuse the flavors. Remove from heat, cover, and let it steep for half an hour. You can refrigerate or put in freezer for later use. Make a refreshing glass of peach iced tea from the syrup!