Every year a local man named Leslie Unruh organizes an entire semi-load of Colorado peaches to be delivered to Copeland. Their arrival is broadcast in the papers weeks in advance and we put it on our calendars so as not to miss. The peaches are sold by the box full - $32/box. "A good deal for Colorado peaches," the locals say. People come from all over and the (huge) Unruh family sets up shop on Main Street to help the crowds load up their prized peaches. They have dollies and fork lifts as people buy 5 and 7 and 10 boxes of peaches. For their neighbor? Their family? To can? To "put up" or freeze (as you all say)? Who knows. But we anxiously wait in line hoping the peaches won't run out before we get to the front.
Yesterday was Colorado peaches day and they did not disappoint.
They are firm and without defect. They take a day or two to ripen at room temperature, but Cole and I couldn't wait. We hunted for the softest one and sliced into it for dinner last night. Yum!
This year I also bought the less touted about Colorado Pears. They let you buy a half box. We won't be lacking for fresh fruit anytime soon!
My theory is to eat as many as you can fresh and then put up the rest. We'll see how we do. Wanna come for a peach?
Hope there is still some when we get there next Wednesday! What a happy Boy
ReplyDeleteWOW! Those look incredible, I want to come out for some CO Peaches!
ReplyDeleteGlad to know that you and Cole enjoyed them - I hear that if you wrap them in paper that they ripen quicker, just a helpful hint! Love you!
Yes! I want a peach or two! I love this southwest Kansas tradition. And I love peaches.
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