August 4, 2025
“Fresh peaches are nature’s candy”. From an unknown source, comes this quote that my husband embraces fully. It’s especially true at our house around late June to mid-July when those much-anticipated east Texas, Parker County and Hill Country peaches hit the local fruit stands and farmer’s markets. We’ve been known to buy several bushels during that time.
On a recent weekend trip to the deep piney woods of east Texas, we experienced an exceptionally flavorful peach event. Hosted by our dear friends, Sharon and Jason Romano, developers of a stunning place near Overton known as High Hill Resort Community, what could be more appropriate than to celebrate their annual peach-themed dinner extravaganza!
Bushels of peaches from local growers arrived at their doorstep a few days prior to the dinner. The restaurant’s chef had already created the menu so preparations for feeding 64 guests went immediately into action.
At 6:00pm diners were welcomed to their seats and the “peachy” feast began. Please enjoy reading through the menu and viewing photos of a masterfully curated “Philley Peach Dinner”. Congratulations to Executive Chef, Ryan Dove, and Sous Chef, Matt Frazier, for treating us to a truly memorable event!
And thanks to our friends for sending us back to Dallas with 2 bushels of those summer jewels from east Texas!
Here is a short list of several recipes we will be enjoying over the next few weeks:
*Peach-Mint Lemonade and Peach Tea
*Deconstructed Peach Burrata (courtesy of Chef Ryan)
*Peach Salad with Bacon Dressing (courtesy of Chef Ryan)
Photos from the Peach Dinner
Linda Alexander, Dallas County Master Gardener Class of 2008
