July 25th, 2008 - Ruined peaches
We’ve lost nearly a third of our peaches, I believe. To stem the tide of ripening, I put as many as would fit–nearly an entire box–in the fridge. This is something the company even recommends on their website and brochures.
Took the first ones out over the weekend, as we’d gone through the other two boxes (eating, freezing, drying, juicing, and making pie). At first, they weren’t ripe. Then Eric had one and it was mealy (brown and icky inside and inedible). Then Emma and/Jedi (mostly like Emma) ate all but one (about 8). (To our horror as they are considered poisonous to dogs. The vet said don’t worry, but they might get the runs. They spent the rest of the day outside; thank goodness it was beautiful outside.) Then I ate the one I’d taken to work to riped. Well, I didn’t eat it. It, too, was mealy. I tested the others I’d set out. They all have this weird feel to them. So I’m betting they all are mealy.
I wonder if I can still cook with them? I have some pot pie tins which would be perfect for a mini pie (can even bake it in the toaster oven) and will try that tomorrow or tonight.
I’m really frustrated since that’s $30 and a third of the peaches I was looking forward to for the winter. :(