Peachy Keen

     Danielle Hanson of the Brampton Inn in Chestertown, MD reminds us that August is officially Peach Month.  In her occasional newsletter she listed the following facts:

There are 2,000 different peach varieties.

They were already cultivating peaches 2,500 years ago in China.

Peaches found their way to Persia, hence it's Latin name Prunus persica.

Alexander the Great brought peaches to Europe.

The Spaniards introduced the peach to the New World in the 15th Century.



So celebrate with something peachy this month!  They are good and good for you.  Peaches contain salicylates, the same compound found in aspirin.  And they have a low glycemic index which helps to regulate our blood sugar levels.



Tomorrow: a recipe for Peach Salsa with a secret ingredient!