Sink your teeth into another juicy episode of Savory Stories. Today, we're peeling back the layers of Atlanta's rich history with peaches, giving a special shoutout to "The Georgia Peach" by William Thomas Okie. 

Discover when peaches first arrived in Georgia and explore their ancient origins tracing back to China around 6,000 BCE. Learn about the Indigenous Cherokee and Muscogee tribes of Georgia, master agriculturists who cultivated large, juicy peaches by the 1700s. 

Peaches also played a crucial role in the escape of enslaved people, offering sustenance during their perilous journeys to freedom.  

But how did Atlanta earn the nickname "The Big Peach"? We'll delve into the history behind peach street names, peach jam contests, and the iconic peach logos on Georgia's license plates.  

Join us as we uncover the fascinating true story behind these sweet fruits and Akila’s favorite peach treats picks in the Atlanta area: 

- Revolution Doughnuts (Peach donuts) 

- Ritz-Carlton Atlanta (Chef Katrina Pagan's peach cake with compressed peaches and fresh mint crème anglaise) 

- Paschal’s (peach cobbler) 

- Butter and Cream (peaches and cream ice cream) 

- Papa’s Puff’s (peach candy) 

 

For Fresh Peaches: 

- Lane Peaches 

- Pearson Farm  

 

Tune in for a delectable deep dive into the legacy of Georgia's beloved fruit! 

For more delicious stories and tips, head to https://www.wabe.org/podcasts/savory-stories. 

Sink your teeth into another juicy episode of Savory Stories. Today, we're peeling back the layers of Atlanta's rich history with peaches, giving a special shoutout to "The Georgia Peach" by William Thomas Okie.&nbsp;Discover when peaches first arrived in Georgia and explore their ancient origins tracing back to China around 6,000 BCE. Learn about the Indigenous Cherokee and Muscogee tribes of Georgia, master agriculturists who cultivated large, juicy peaches by the 1700s.&nbsp;Peaches also played a crucial role in the escape of enslaved people, offering sustenance during their perilous journeys to freedom.&nbsp;&nbsp;But how did Atlanta earn the nickname "The Big Peach"? We'll delve into the history behind peach street names, peach jam contests, and the iconic peach logos on Georgia's license plates.&nbsp;&nbsp;Join us as we uncover the fascinating true story behind these sweet fruits and Akila’s favorite peach treats picks in the Atlanta area:&nbsp;- <a href="https://www.revolutiondonuts.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Revolution Doughnuts</a> (Peach donuts)&nbsp;- <a href="https://www.ritzcarlton.com/en/hotels/atlrz-the-ritz-carlton-atlanta/overview/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ritz-Carlton Atlanta</a> (Chef Katrina Pagan's peach cake with compressed peaches and fresh mint crème anglaise)&nbsp;- <a href="https://www.paschalsatlanta.com/items/paschals-award-winning-peach-cobbler" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Paschal’s </a>(peach cobbler)&nbsp;- <a href="https://butterandcream.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Butter and Cream</a> (peaches and cream ice cream)&nbsp;- <a href="https://happiemints.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Papa’s Puff’s</a> (peach candy)&nbsp;&nbsp;For Fresh Peaches:&nbsp;- <a href="https://lanesouthernorchards.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorDrikk7JRSjG-yxOSJU8pF541OhVqp8c_-VQf70gjJ5e96qhu-" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lane Peaches</a>&nbsp;- <a href="https://pearsonfarm.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pearson Farm</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tune in for a delectable deep dive into the legacy of Georgia's beloved fruit!&nbsp;For more delicious stories and tips, head to <a href="https://www.wabe.org/podcasts/savory-stories." rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.wabe.org/podcasts/savory-stories.</a>&nbsp;

A look at Atlanta’s people, through its cuisine and food history. Savory Stories traces Atlanta’s food story from the past to the present, getting to know Atlanta’s culinary creators and demystifying stereotypes about food with hosts Akila McConnell and Asata Reid.

A look at Atlanta’s people, through its cuisine and food history. Savory Stories traces Atlanta’s food story from the past to the present, getting to know Atlanta’s culinary creators and demystifying stereotypes about food with hosts Akila McConnell and Asata Reid.