There is something about plucking fruit from a tree you nurtured for years and biting into it (after a little wash) that is extra special. Homegrown just tastes better, and there are loads of fruit ...

Masumoto Family Farm near Fresno to harvest our adopted Elberta peach tree. And each year, I experiment with new ways to showcase this old-fashioned variety. One recipe hasn’t budged from our roster ...