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Farm Focus: Swimming in Tomatoes

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We are simply swimming in tomatoes this summer. At peak production which will come in just a couple more weeks, we’ll be harvesting 1,000 lbs a week of juicy, vibrant tomatoes. We’re growing over 10 varieties, including Purple Cherokee, Paul

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Recipe: Grilled Peaches with Burrata, Prosciutto, and Arugula

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Ingredients 3lbs of peaches 8oz Burrata cheese 3oz prosciutto 1 sweet baguette 2oz arugula Pinch of salt and pepper 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar of Modena Preparation Turn grill to medium high heat.Cut peaches in

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Fruit and News of the Week: July 13th

THIS WEEK’S FRUIT Zee Lady Peach Frog Hollow Farm, Brentwood Renowned horticulturist Floyd Zaiger is responsible for many of our favorite varieties, and the Zee Lady is another Zaiger gem. The Zee Lady is a good sized peach that’s a

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Farm Focus: Inside the Packing Shed

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The Frog Hollow Farm “Packing Shed” is a fascinating operation. Unlike the name suggests, the Packing Shed is quite large, standing at 10,000 sq ft. Half of the space is a giant fruit cooler and freezer, the other half consists

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Recipe: Seared Figs and Peaches with Balsamic Reduction

From Cooking Light Ingredients 1 teaspoon black peppercorns 2 teaspoons butter, divided 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme, divided 4 firm ripe peaches (about 1 3/4 pounds), halved and pitted 8 firm ripe Black Mission figs, halved lengthwise (about 1 pound)

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