still revered as the tree of life, which is a perfect metaphor for what peaches do for chef michelle polzine breathe new life into her ever-evolving dessert menu here at the range restaurant in san francisco. from tarts to cakes and even ice cream, she believes every peach deserves its day in the sun and a place on her menu. >> this variety is a sun crest peach, which is kind of an old-fashioned variety. it's super fuzzy. a lot of the--a lot of varieties are hybridized to be less fuzzy, but these are kind of--these are like the old-fashioned, like, grandma peach. >> and what does it take to grow a really great-tasting peach? is it the soil? is it the sun? is it the farmer? well, here in the central valley, one farming family thinks they have found the perfect combination for growing the perfect peach. at blossom bluff orchards in parlier, growing outstanding produce is all in a day's work. on more than 75 acres of rich farmland, ted and fran loewen look after some of the most prized produce seen on menus across the state. the couple represents the third generation of farming in a family that