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As I’m sure your tastebuds noticed, last week we welcomed the Fuyu Persimmon to our CSA shares. The persimmon is a very special fruit; a burst of candy sweetness in a season of deliciously subtle flavors. In honor of our newest addition…
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Fruit and News of the Week: Oct 27th
THIS WEEK’S FRUIT Seckel Pears A varietal that pre-dates the Bosc, the Seckel is much smaller in size and finds its origins near Philadelphia in the early 1800s. Also known as sugar pears, the Seckel is green with a dark-red…
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Farm Focus: Food Day with Farmer Al at Nixon Elementary
In celebration of Food Day and National Farm to School Month, Farmer Al visited the L.M. Nixon School in Palo Alto last Friday for a meet and greet. The school invited Frog Hollow so the children could have an opportunity to build a personal connection to where food comes from and those…
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Recipe: Candied Apples
This recipe has been adapted from Martha Stewart. See original recipe here. Wishing you a spooky and delicious Halloween! Ingredients Butter 2 cups sugar 3/4 cup water 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1/2 teaspoon red food coloring (optional) 6 medium…
Fruit and News of the Week: October 20th
THIS WEEK’S FRUIT Warren Pear The Warren pear has a classic European texture – very soft and juicy – with a silky sweetness that avoids the typical grittiness found in most varieties. Seckel Pears A varietal that pre-dates the Bosc, the…
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