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THIS WEEK’S FRUIT Seckel Pears A varietal that pre-dates the Bosc, the Seckel is much smaller in size and finds its origins near Philadelphia in the early 1800s. Also known as sugar pears, the Seckel is green with a dark-red…
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Fruit and News of the Week: October 20th
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. Seckel Pears A varietal that pre-dates the Bosc, the…
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Farm Focus: Breaking Ground
Historically, Brentwood was the site of vast vegetable and grain production, from asparagus and lettuce, to wheat and barley. More recently, these staple crops have transformed to corn, tomatoes and orchard production. This year at Frog Hollow, we will attempt to un-earth the…
Apple Slaw with Cilantro Crème Fraiche Dressing
Ingredients For Chili Salt 1 tbsp of salt 1 dried cayenne For Slaw 1 Apple, cut into matchsticks 1⁄4 head of green cabbage, thinly sliced, or shaved on a mandolin 1⁄4 head of purple cabbage, thinly sliced, or shaved on…
Fruit and News of the Week: October 13th
THIS WEEKS FRUIT Pink Lady Apple A cross between the Golden Delicious and Lady Williams, the Pink Lady is a crisp and juicy apple with a tart finish. Pink skins and a creamy white colored flesh that resists browning makes this an…
