These are gorgeous Ruston, Louisiana peaches.  Once upon a time, there were a number of Louisiana peach varieties and a number of growers.  Nowasdays, there is one big commercial grower remaining, and a handful of much smaller farms, growing Louisiana peaches.  This is a homegrown food in crisis.  Louisiana peaches are unique, with a sweet, almost spicy flavor and an aroma that can only be described as heavenly - floral and softly earthy.  The meaty-firm texture of Ruston peaches stands up to being grilled, or peeled and sauteed in a lovely Peaches “Foster,” or as I’m want to do, eat out of hand standing over a sink, letting the juices run down my chin, hand and arm.

Filed Under: Food Talk