THIS WEEKS FRUIT
Warren Pears
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.
Fuji Apples
Cuyama Farm, 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.
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. They can be eaten out of hand with skin on or peeled.
Pomegranate
Twin Girls Farm, Yettem, CA
Native to the regions of Persia and the Western Himalayan range,
pomegranates have been cultivated for several millennia. When sliced open a
beautiful array of jewel like seeds are displayed. The aril is the colorful casing
that surrounds the edible seeds and has a sweet tart flavor. Enjoy the arils alone
or use them in salads, desserts, or beverages.
Valencia Oranges
Sundance Organic, Oceanside, CA
Valencia Oranges are known for their very sweet tasting and brightly colored
juice. They are one of the most popular varieties used for bottled juices because
of this. Their sweet, bright flavor and minimal seed content (1-6 per orange)
make them great for out of hand eating too.
Hayward Kiwi
Chiechi Farm, Live Oak, CA
Originally known as the Chinese gooseberry due to its Chinese origins.
Hawyward Wright, a New Zealand nurseryman propagated his plants by
graftingand they eventually became the preferred cultivar of growers due to
their sweet flavor and thin skin.
