Peaches and cardamom, two of my favorite flavors in the world, pair beautifully together. The combo works well in savory dishes such as chutneys and grill glazes, or sweet options, including beverages and baked goods.
Fresh, seasonal peaches are worth the year-long wait. To my mind, the perfumey, creamy quality of a Michigan peach can’t be beat. However, I would never pass up a Georgia peach for cooking and out-of-hand eating. Unless they are marked local, skip supermarket peaches that have been trucked, held, and refrigerated before they are ripe, as they will most likely never ripen properly.
