Originally from the east side of Cleveland OH I frequently yearn for the 'real apples' grown in Geauga county. Ohio peaches are second only to those grown here in SC.
Unfortunately as many have already said, most of the produce grown here is shipped north, leaving poor quality on the store counters at inflated prices. But my local Food Lion had great Carolina peaches this week and I'm off to make this pie from the 5 lbs I bought. My Gran seldom did 2 crusts - she always made the 'domaca' (home) pie and that's what I'll do. Its great when the pie juice soaks into the dough . . .
Just an added note - SC and the Charleston restaurants are very active promoting the buy local SC products with the Sustainable Seafood and the SLow Food Movement. We just have a hard time getting the word to the grocery preveyors who insist of selling what the food terminal ships in from where ever.
June 19, 2008 at 6:07pm