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Recipe: Apple, Fennel, and Jerusalem Artichoke Salad

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Ingredients 8 radishes 6 Jerusalem artichokes (sometimes called sunchokes) 2 fennel bulbs, cores removed 2 Pink Lady apples 2 tablespoons chives 2 tablespoons fennel fronds 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons rice vinegar ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil coarse

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Fruit and News: Week of October 8 2012

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THIS WEEK’S FRUIT Emerald Beaut Plums A freestone plum, the Emerald Beaut is a delicate green that turns golden with a hint of a blush. It has a firmer texture than the Santa Rosa with a crisp almost crunchy mouthfeel.

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Farm Focus: Owls, Bees, and Bats – Honeybees

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I recently had the pleasure of spending a sunny morning out in the Orchard with Alan Hawkins, one of our beekeepers. Clad in bee gear, it was a thrill to hear the hum of hundreds of bees buzzing around us.

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Recipe: Pears with Honey and Rosemary

Ingredients 2 Pears 2 small sprigs rosemary 3 tablespoons honey from FHF 1.5 teaspoons fresh squeezed lemon juice 3/4 cups water Preparation Preheat your oven to 375F. In a small saucepan bring the water, honey, and lemon juice to a

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Fruit and News: Week of October 1st 2012

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THIS WEEK’S FRUIT Emerald Beaut Plums A freestone plum, the Emerald Beaut is a delicate green that turns golden with a hint of a blush. It has a firmer texture than the Santa Rosa with a crisp almost crunchy mouthfeel.

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