Orchards are bursting with fruit right now. It's stone fruit season - peaches, nectarines, plums and apricots are making their appearance in abundance. They're all perfect when eaten out of hand, just keep a napkin handy to handle these original "juicy fruits." 

IN THIS ISSUE, we're keen on sweet summer fruits. We start with a simple homemade ice cream, present a summer fruit crisp, and finish with homemade fruit leather. Along the way you'll find plenty of tips for picking peaches, whipping cream, and cooking with fruit -- all while maximizing your enjoyment of summer fruits.

We'd like to take this time to THANK YOU for making our Bring a Bag, Feed a Family campaign such a huge success! Since beginning the effort in late 2009, you have helped us raise over $1620 for the Greensboro Urban Ministry's Food Bank!

Every time a customer makes a purchase and brings their own shopping bag, a dime is put in the "Feed a Family" cookie jar. The contents of the jar are then donated to the Greensboro Urban Ministry Food Bank. This allows us to help the environment by using fewer disposable bags, and also help Greensboro's families in need!