Peaches are always evocative of summertime fun. Many of us think of times spent savoring fresh peaches from our grocer, a favorite roadside stand, or picked from our own trees. Elberta, Hale, Cling, Red Haven, Gala...fresh peaches can be enjoyed from mid-July through early September, depending upon the climate and variety. Delicious peaches are versatile, nutritious, and always adds a flair to many dishes, whether used in cakes, pies and breads, in preserves, as a salad ingredient, in wines or brandies, or any number of other imaginative ways. In Peach Delights Cookbook, author Karen Jean Matsko Hood presents her collection of more than 230 exciting peach recipes that will be sure to please everyone. Inside, you will also find some fascinating reading regarding this delicious fruit s history, folklore, cultivation, and much more. With recipes using readily available ingredients, Peach Delights Cookbook will be a valued addition to any chef s bookshelf.