We stopped by Mark’s Melon Patch in Georgia on the way home from visiting J’s grandparents. It is a roadside stand to beat all roadside stands! There was so much to look at that it was a bit overwhelming. The boys liked play ground and outhouse complete with girly posters… I liked the flower gardens and mountains of fresh produce.
Have you ever seen a yellow watermelon? I hadn’t so I made sure to buy one for us to try. It tastes just like red watermelon to me.
I couldn’t resist the fresh Georgia peaches either. We bought a basket of beautiful peaches that I turned into this:
The peach cobbler was heavenly when served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top. Yum!
Peach Cobbler
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar, divided
1 tablespoon baking powder
Pinch of salt
1 cup milk
4 cups fresh peach slices
1 tablespoon almond flavoring
Ground cinnamon or nutmeg (optional)
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Melt butter in a 13- x 9-inch baking dish.
Combine flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder, and salt; add milk, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened. Pour batter over butter (do not stir).
Mix remaining 1 cup sugar, peach slices, and almond flavoring in a medium bowl; pour over batter (do not stir). Sprinkle with cinnamon, if desired.
Bake at 375° for 40 to 45 minutes or until golden brown.
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