In celebration of National Peach Month, otherwise known as August, here are some local recommendations (and one that's a short drive), any of which is sure to fulfill your peach-y dreams.

Ella Dining Room and Bar, 1131 K Street in Sacramento My husband and I were just there last week, and we shared the most amazing pork chop with a perfectly balanced yet sweet peach sauce and fresh peach sliced on top. It was delicious!

Yogurtagogo, 19th and L Streets in Sacramento Among Yogurtagogo's special flavors for August is Peaches & Cream, a nondairy frozen yogurt.

Gunther's Ice Cream, 2801 Franklin Blvd. in Sacramento Peach ice cream. 'Nuff said.

Ikedas, 13500 Lincoln Way in Auburn On the way to Tahoe recently, we stooped at Ikedas for burgers. While I highly recommend the turkey burger, my husband and I also loved the fresh peach milkshakes they were serving up.

If you want to stay in your kitchen and still enjoy peaches, here's a trick I have been loving: try a Diestel turkey, basil, Dijon mustard and peach sandwich. It's the perfect blend and sweet, salty and savory!

Or, for a different take on dessert, put sliced peaches and mozzarella cheese on pizza crust, drizzle with a touch of olive oil, bake and enjoy.

by Juliet Farmer