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Fruit and News of the Week: November 10th

THIS WEEK’S FRUIT Warren Pears 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. Fuyu Persimmons The Fuyu has a crisp texture

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Farm Focus: Frog Hollow Pears in Harvest of the Month

We are very pleased to be partnering with the Community Alliance with Family Farmers (CAFF) Harvest of the Month program. The program is an initiative of the California Department of Public Health with the goal to increase students’ access to and preference for

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Recipe: Orange Sautéed Apples

Adapted from Mark Bittman for the New York Times Ingredients 4 apples, thinly sliced 4 tablespoons butter 1 cup fresh cranberries 1/2 cup sugar 1 tablespoon orange zest Preparation Melt butter over medium heat. Add apples and cranberries; cover, turn the

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Fruit and News of the Week: Nov 3rd

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. Fuyu Persimmon The Fuyu has a crisp texture and delicate

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Farm Focus: Giving Thanks for Persimmons

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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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