I'm in love.
In love with Utah Peaches.
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I bought a box and we have been eating them nonstop since last Wednesday. But here is the catch, the best peaches I have found sold here aren't in the grocery stores. I buy them from the "fruit" stand on the North West corner of Val Vista and Brown.
I wish my details were more clear, but I'm really unsure of how it all works. All I know is that the stand which in the winter sells citrus, is now open on Wednesdays to sell Utah produce. I stopped in around 10:00 AM, picked out a nice box of Hale peaches and Barbie (the lady behind this Utah fruit sale) held my little Annie while I showed another gentleman where in my car to put the box. (Yes, we are fond of the Hale variety of peaches.)
I'm not sure how many more weeks this will run. I'm not sure exactly what time they open or close or where to look for more details to give on this blog. But I do know that if you want the best peaches, you have to check this out. Stop by the North West corner of Val Vista and Brown around 10:00 ish on Wednesdays.
This stand also sold tomatoes and raspberries (maybe some other produce that I didn't see). All produce is sold in bulk, so be prepared to can or freeze or share. Only checks and cash accepted. My box of peaches cost $27 and I was able to share lots with family. I'll be going back for more this Wednesday.
Enjoy. I know we have.
5 comments:
She does apples in October too!!!
Here are the details on the Utah fruit. Barbie's e-mail and phone number are listed at the bottom. You do not have to pre-order but you can to ensure the product you want is available
PEACHES, TOMATOES, RASPBERRIES,....
UTAH FRUIT LIST
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PEACHES............Peaches will begin Wednesday, August 25th and continue
EVERY Wednesday through October 6th.
A 32 pound box is 27.00
TOMATOES..........Tomatoes will begin Wednesday, August 25th and continue
EVERY Wednesday through October 6th
A 24 pound box is 20.00
RASPBERRIES.....Raspberries will begin August 25th and continue
EVERY Wednesday through the end of September.
An 8 pound flat is 28.00
BLACKBERRIES...Blackberries will begin August 25th and continue
EVERY Wednesday through the end September.
An 8 pound flat is 28.00
PEARS................... Pears will begin September 8th and continue
EVERY Wednesday for a few shipments.
A 38 pound box is 28.00
NECTARINES.........Nectarines will begin September 15th and continue
EVERY Wednesday for a few shipments.
(They didn’t freeze like last year))
A 35 pound box is 28.00
FALL APPLES........Fall Apples will arrive October 27th, a few days before
Halloween. (ONE SHIPMENT)
Varieties available are Granny Smith, Rome, Jonathan, Fuji,
Red Delicious, and Golden Delicious
A 42 pound box is 26.00
THE COST OF THE FRUIT IS EXACTLY THE SAME AS THE LAST FEW YEARS. The fruit comes tree ripened, and needs to be in your home. Please don’t leave it in your car.
Barbie VanCott - Utah fruit
Fruit stand at North West corner of Brown Rd. and Val Vista Rd
Mesa, Arizona
480-844-9953
azfruitlady@yahoo.com
I think I might have the schedule. I'll look for it.
Thanks for the information. Maybe I will see you there.
I just sent you an email with Barbie's information. One thing to note about Barbie's peaches is that they are not tree-ripened, which is GREAT because you don't have to use them (eat, can, freeze) right away.
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