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Recipe: Fava Leaf, Avocado and Citrus Salad

Ingredients For Salad: Two large handfuls or 1⁄4 lb. of fava leaves (feel free to use baby kale or spinach as substitutions.) 4 small tangerines, hand peeled and thinly sliced in wheels 1 whole Hass avocado, peeled and cut into large dices 1⁄2 tbs.

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Fruit and News of the Week: March 16th

THIS WEEK’S FRUIT Fuji Apples Cuyama Farm, New Cuyama, CA Fujis are a cross between Red Delicious and Ralls Janet, an heirloom apple dating back to Thomas Jefferson. Fujis are loved by many for their crisp, sweet, and juicy character. Hayward Kiwis

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Farm Focus: A Note From Kristin

When I last wrote to you it was Autumn, and the Frog Hollow trees were preparing for winter by completing “bud set”. At this stage, all of the growth for next year was pre-determined, and stored inside tiny, tightly protected flower and leaf

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Recipe: Strawberry Ricotta Toast with Pea Tendrils

Ingredients: One loaf of French batard 2 tbsp olive oil 1 cup ricotta cheese 1⁄4 tsp salt Zest of one lemon 1 lb Strawberries 1 tbsp sugar 1 tbsp plus one tsp of champagne vinegar Method: Preheat oven to 400

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Fruit and News of the Week: March 9th

THIS WEEK’S FRUIT Moro Blood Orange Frog Hollow Farm, Brentwood, CA Moros have a deep red flesh and tart flavor with a rind that tends to blush into hues of red. The Moro is a wonderfull orange for juicing or cooking

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    Pork Chops with Apples and Onions
    via Martha Stewart

     
    Ingredients:
    6 bone-in pork chops (loin or shoulder), cut 3/4 inch thick
    Coarse salt and fres…

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  • Fruit & News of the Week: April 9, 2018

    This Week’s Fruit:
    Minneloa Tangelos
    Twin Girls Farm, Dinuba, CA
    The Tangelo is a cross between a mandarin and grapefruit. Its skin is easy to peel and its f…

  • Recipe: DIY Orange Soda

    Via Food52

    Ingredients:

    4 oranges
    1 lime
    1 cup granulated sugar
    Lemon lime seltzer water

    Method:

    Zest the oranges and the lime and add all o…

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