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Fruit and News: Week of August 26 2012

Summerset Peaches The Summerset matures into a very large peach, some weighing in at more than two pounds! Bright yellow with hardly no blush to speak of, the Summerset is a freestone that boasts a bold flesh that has a

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Farm Focus: Tomatoes – ripe and delicious in many hues

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Many home garden and Farmers Market enthusiasts will not even think about purchasing a tomato from the grocery store. Really, why would you? More often than not, the tomatoes are devoid of flavor and do not retain the firm but

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Recipe: Peach and Arugula Salad with Creamy Chive Dressing

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Fast, Easy, and Delicious. Ingredients 2 large peaches 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, preferably Meyer, divided 1/3 cup chives, finely chopped 1 1/2 tablespoons heavy cream 12 cups arugula salt and freshly ground black pepper

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2012 Tomato Varieties

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Brandywine Tomato The Brandywine might be considered the poster child of heirloom tomatoes. An old time favorite dating back to 1885, the Brandywine has superb flavor and a beautiful red to pink skin. Fruits are large and can grow up

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Fruit and News: Week of August 20th 2012

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THIS WEEK’S FRUIT Cal Red Peaches The beloved Cal Red is in a class by itself and is the “Oh my God” peach! A relatively new variety and a California native, the Cal Red was bred by University of California

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