“It ripens in perfection only in the glow of a midsummer’s sun; and the hotter the weather, the more delicious are its rich cooling juices. It is eminently suited to the season. When the weather is so hot that even eating is a labor, the peach is acceptable, for it melts in the mouth without exertion. It is the Queen of Delicacies.” VarietyQueenJuicyPeachDelicacies Book:The Best American Food Writing 2022: A Curated Collection of Mouthwatering and Comforting Culinary Articles Source: The Best American Food Writing 2022: A Curated Collection of Mouthwatering and Comforting Culinary Articles