THIS WEEK’S FRUIT
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 grafting, and they eventually became the preferred cultivar of growers due to their sweet flavor and thin skin.
Ruby Grapefruit
Rainbow Valley Orchard, Rainbow, CA
The Grapefruit is said to be a cross between the Jamaican sweet orange and the
Indonesian pomelo, first documented in 1750. Under its thick skin you’ll find
an aromatic juicy flesh with a perfect sweet tart flavor. Brighten up your savory
salads or include the juice in your vinaigrettes.
Fuji Apple
Cuyama, New Cuyama,CA
Fujis are a cross between Red Delicious and Ralls Janet, an heirloom apple dating back to Thomas Jefferson. They are one of the sweetest variety apples around making them a household favorite.
Pink Lady Apple
Cuyama, New Cuyama, CA
Pink Lady’s are a cross between the Golden Delicious and Lady Williams. They are a crisp and juicy apple with a tart finish. Pink skins and a creamy white colored flesh that resists browning make this an excellent apple for salads and slicing.
Meyer Lemon
Abounding Harvest Mountain Farm, Los Gatos, CA
Meyers are sweeter in flavor, lower in acid, and have more juice than the standard lemon. A wonderful addition to hot water on a cold morning and super for adding flavor to savory or sweet dishes.
Jincheng Orange
Abounding Mountain Harvest Farm, Los Gatos, CA
One of the most popular oranges in China where it is called the Golden Orange. The Jincheng has a thick, easy to peel, aromatic rind which holds a lightly colored flesh that is sweet with a hint of lime flavor.
***all varieties are subject to change***
