I’m still in that place where I’m trying so hard not to wish the summer away. Fall is my favorite season (both generally AND, of course, food-wise). But summer is my second favorite. Summer around here is awesome. There’s yard work, outdoor BBQ’s, lots of “friend and family time,” and, of course, stone fruit! And there’s no better way to eat an abundance of peaches than in a peach pie.
I used to be that obnoxious girl who buys my fruit at Costco. This year, though, Blossom’s BiFF and I have a CSA box being delivered once a week. And I have to say, it’s still a LOT of fruit. I can’t get enough of peaches, nectarines, and cherries; so when they’re in season I go a bit crazy.
In addition to just consuming this fruit raw, at least once per year I feel a major need to bake a pie. Generally, every summer I make at least one cherry pie and one peach. They’re my favorite. …