Nothing beats fresh

By Albany Herald News

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June 11, 2016

The U.S Supreme Court in 1893 ruled that tomatoes are vegetables.. (File photo)

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Living in South Georgia brings the benefit of just about any fresh fruit or vegetable one can desire.

Stewed tomatoes with okra is a favorite among many Southerners as is fried okra. (Staff Photo: Mary Braswell)

Fresh peaches from Fort Valley can be found at roadside stands across the state. (Staff Photo: Mary Braswell)

Antarctica is the only continent where corn is not produced. (File photo)

Cucumbers, which are low calorie and mostly water, can be combine with veggies like tomatoes to create a healthy snack. (File photo)

Carrots were first grown as a medicine, not a food. (File photo)

Watermelon can be classified as a fruit or a vegetable. (Special Photo: Arty Schronce)

Peaches were used to make brandy in colonial America. (Photo courtesy of Georgia Farm Bureau)

Radiator Charlie’s Mortgage Lifter tomatoes are known for their size and flavor. One slice can make a tomato sandwich. (Special Photo: Arty Schronce)

Vidalia onions are plentiful at the Cordele State Farmer’s Market. (Staff Photo: Mary Braswell)

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