Georgia Peach Crop Devastated by Severe Winter Frosts
Georgia’s signature fruit faced near total loss after an extreme frost season in February and March. The shortage threatens Olympic menus with imports from California and other states while growers in Fort Valley report one of the worst crops in 46 years.
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Georgia
Belinda Donovan
Aramark
U.S
California
South Carolina
Louis Ferretti
al Pearson
Fort Valley
Samuel Rumph
Macon County
Elberta
How to Pick Peaches for Ripeness and Storage
The guide explains peach ripeness by scent and undercolor, noting aroma isn’t a ripeness sign. Look for creamy gold undercolor, gentle give, and a stem to crease shape. Ripen on counter 1–2 days, refrigerate when ripe, keep about a week, blanch 30 seconds to peel, cool water to shed skin, and use lemon juice to maintain color.
Olympic Peach Cobbler and Southern Peach Shortcake Recipes
Two fruit dessert recipes are described. Olympic Peach Cobbler uses 8 peaches, sugar, lemon, flour, baking powder, eggs and butter baked in a 350 degree oven for 35 to 40 minutes, yielding 12 servings. Southern Peach Shortcake details a butter biscuit dough, rolled and baked at 425 degrees, then layered with peaches and whipped cream for serving.
Mystery authors mix egos and cookery in culinary crime
A veteran chef and mystery writer, Richman talks from Aspen about a new novel Revenge of the Barbeque Queens to publish next year. She notes culinary puzzles draw readers hungry for more as excerpts and recipes from recent culinary mysteries are shared.
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Colo
Richman
The
Post-Dispatch
Rex Stout
Virginia Rich
Eugenia Potter
Iowa
Maine
Arizona
Nantucket
Rich
Dutton
Genea Potters 27 Ingredient Chili Recipe
A detailed chili recipe using pinto beans sirloin sausage and a long list of ingredients. The method soaks pinto beans overnight then simmers meat and vegetables before combining with beans and spices in a Dutch oven and finishing with sour cream. Serves 20 and freezes well.
Chocolate Chip Brownies From Scratch Recipe Card
Melt butter with unsweetened chocolate in a double boiler then cool. Beat eggs with sugar until creamy, add vanilla and cooled chocolate butter. Stir dry ingredients together and fold into the mixture. Spread in a buttered 9 by 13 inch pan, sprinkle chips on top, bake 30 to 35 minutes until center firms, cool and cut into 32 pieces.
Heart ailment clouds picture of health Dear Abby warns
A reader shares lifelong running history and a sudden heart illness after burning throat sensations during exercise. Doctors found severe artery blockages. after angioplasty and bypass, warning signs of heart trouble include chest pain, short breath, sweating, and fainting. Dr. Starke of the AHA urges early screening and emergency action.
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Starke
American Heart Association
John
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