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Fruit and News of the Week: March 24th

THIS WEEK’S FRUIT Navel Oranges California Oranges, Springville, CA California Navel Oranges are considered to be the best Navels for eating out of hand. They have a thick skin that is easy to peel, are seedless, and have a meaty

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Farm Focus: Frog Hollow Dried Fruit

There is a brief period of time at Frog Hollow Farm where there is no fruit to harvest. The last citrus has been picked and the first stone fruits are beginning to show their form. This time opens the perfect

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Flatbread Pizza w/ Dried Apricot Sauce, Carmondy Cheese, and Arugula

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  This pizza recipe is a variation of a flat bread pizza wit fig jam that I learned form Chef Mario from Cookin’ the Market. Instead of using figs and goat cheese, Chef Becky and I wanted to highlight the

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Recipe: Dried Fruit Truffles

Dried fruit and chocolate truffles

  These truffles are a healthy and delicious snack that can be enjoyed by the whole family. They are simple to make and will store in the fridge for a week, and in the freezer for up to a year.

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Fruit and News of the Week: March 17th

THIS WEEKS FRUIT Navel Oranges Pleasant Valley Farm, Springville, CA California Navel Oranges are considered to be the best Navels for eating out of hand. They have a thick skin that is easy to peel, are seedless, and have a

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