Nectarine Love

While beind the counter at Capo, I often get asked:
"What's the best one?" or,
"Do you have a favorite?"
Usually these questions have no answer. It is that time of year though, when, at least from this barista's perspective, the answer is more than clear.

NECTARINE. sweet, delicious, nectarine.I think i just drooled a little bit.
Did you know that the nectarine is actually a type of peach? I don't really believe that either, since they're so obviously superior. Their skin isn't so tough and fuzzy, which makes them a little more delicate to handle, but luckily the trip from Lancaster Co. to Philly is a short and happy one- so that's not really a problem. Their growing season is a little later than peaches too, so you can catch them in their peak form (crisp, clean tasting sorbetto) into the end of this month.
My favorite ways to enjoy nectarine sorbetto are paired with either an herbal gelato, like mint stracciatella or rosemary honey goats milk, or a nice strong citrus, like lemon sorbetto. Ideally, on a cone, sitting on the bench outside of CapoYunk, feeling the warm sun on my face and smiling because it's still summer!
-Maggie