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A Sweet Slice Of Summer by: News Canada As the days grow longer, peaches, plums and nectarines are ripe for the picking '“ and a must-have for summer meals (NC)'”REEDLEY, Calif. '” As Mother Nature turns up the heat, peaches, plums and nectarines will begin arriving in abundance at the local supermarkets and fruit stands. Like hot days and balmy nights, these delicious summer fruits begin arriving in late spring and disappear with the first hints of autumn. There's nothing quite like biting into a juicy, fragrant peach or a plump, flavorful plum at the peak of ripeness. Perfect in a lunch bag or as an afternoon pick-me-up, peaches, plums and nectarines are the ultimate healthful summertime treat. What's more, of course, is they're just as great in recipes as they are eaten fresh. They add distinctive color, flavor and pizzazz to summertime meals '“ at any time of the day. The versatility of peaches, plums and nectarines is one of the reasons chefs love to cook with them '“ and why you'll find them in recipes from breakfast to dessert, from the very simple to the very elaborate. The California Tree Fruit Agreement, an organization representing California's '2
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