Peach Picking and a day in Fredericksburg

It's peach season! and for those who have never had a freshly picked Fredericksburg peach, it is a foodie experience you absolutely must indulge. These aren't those bland, boring grocery store peaches. These incredibly juicy, flavorful globes put all other peaches to shame.

You wont be able to eat just one. Here's Glen having his fill and Angell on probably his 10th sample.

Our journey will begin at our place at 8am on Saturday, whence we will caravan over to Marburger Orchard (www.marburgerorchard.com) in Fredericksburg. They currently have 3 varieties of peaches (Harvester, Sentinel and Gala), blackberries and strawberries ripe for the pickin'. Afterwards, we'll mosey over to Fredericksburg proper for some tourism, shopping and dining.

On Sunday, there'll be a peachy little garden party at our house where everyone is welcome to bring a dish that they have made out of peaches (or just whatever you like), and we'll also have peach spreads, a main dish basted in raspberry peach chipotle glaze (thanks Tung and Debbie for the sauce!) and homemade peach ice cream. Some other ideas are peach tea, peach cobbler, peach smoothies, something with peach schnapps and peach salsa. Afterwards, you are welcome to enjoy the lazy Sunday afternoon with us while you overcome your peach food coma. We have plenty of couches and guest rooms for food coma naps. :)

So let us know if you'll be joining us on our little food adventure.

And also be sure to wish cousin Derrick a very happy birthday!

Love, Peach and Happiness,

The Lees