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Farm Focus: Apples

Originating in the mountains of Eastern Europe wild apples were first domesticated by humans many centuries ago for their amazing flavor, long shelf life, and beauty. Part of the Rosaceae or Rose family apples spread across the world along with

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Fruit & News of the Week: November 27, 2017

This Week’s Fruit: Fuyu Persimmons Frog Hollow Farm, Brentwood, CA Pink Lady’s are a cross between the Golden Delicious and Lady Williams. They are a crisp and juicy apple with a tart finish. Pink skins and a creamy white colored

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Recipe: Toasted Bread with Frog Hollow Farm’s Fuyu Persimmons, Pomegranates, and Fromage Blanc

Recipe courtesey of Mario Hernandez of Order of The Fat Tongue   Ingredients:  2 Fuyu persimmons, thinly sliced pieces and dress with olive oil and vinegar 2 sliced pieces of peasant bread (we used a sweet batard and sliced long

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Fruit & News of the Week: November 20, 2017

This Week’s Fruit: Fuyu Persimmons Frog Hollow Farm, Brentwood, CA Pink Lady’s are a cross between the Golden Delicious and Lady Williams. They are a crisp and juicy apple with a tart finish. Pink skins and a creamy white colored

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Recipe: Pink Pearl Apple Cake

from The Bonjon Gourmet INGREDIENTS The cake: 4 ounces (1 stick/8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons (4 1/2 ounces) maple sugar 2 large eggs at room temperature 1 cup (5 ounces) all-purpose flour

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    1 lime
    1 cup granulated sugar
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