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Fruit and News of the Week: December 1st

THIS WEEK’S FRUIT Fuji Apples Cuyama, 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. Pomegranate Twin Girl

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Farm Focus: Marlene Goes to the National Young Farmer’s Conference

This week, Farmer Marlene, Frog Hollow’s beloved Farm Assistant and Veggie Gardener is braving the chills of upstate NY to participate in The Stone Barns Center’s 7th annual National Young Farmers Conference. The conference offers young farmers  the chance to participate in unique workshops addressing soil science, technical skills,

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Coconut, Grapefruit, Kiwi Green Smoothie

After a week of serious eating, we though you might be craving a little detox. Ingredients: 1/2 red grapefruit, peeled and deseeded 1 kiwi, peeled 2 cups kale, chopped 1 banana, peeled 2 cups fresh baby spinach 8 ounces unsweetened

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Fruit and News of the Week: November 24th

THIS WEEK’S FRUIT  Fuyu Persimmon Chiechi Farm, Live Oak, CA The Fuyu has a crisp texture and delicate sweet flavor. They have a beautiful orange to red hue when ripe. They can be eaten out of hand with skin on

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Farm Focus: Giving Thanks At Frog Hollow Farm

Have you thought about what you are thankful for this year? We have. Here’s what some of the folks of Frog Hollow Farm are thankful for. Freddie – Packing & Sorting Technician I am thankful for my health. And I am

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Recent Posts

  • Recipe: Pork Chops with Apples and Onions

    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…

  • Farm Focus: The Buzz with Bees

    Spring is synonymous with blooming flowers and where there are blooming flowers there are bees! And while most people think  of European honey bees, we  w…

  • 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…

  • Farm Focus: Jim Churchill of Churchill-Brenneis Orchard

    Jim of Churchill-Brenneis Orchard, never imagined himself becoming a farmer, though he grew up walking through friends orchards on weekend trips from LA. His pa…