THIS WEEK’S FRUIT

Hass Avocado Del Ray Farm, Riverside, CA Creamy in texture, nutty in flavor, with a small to medium seed. The Hass skin is easy to peel and darkens from green to purplish-black as it ripens. Fuerte Avocado Churchill -Brenneis Orchard, Ojai, CA A California variety prized by specialty growers for it’s ability to withstand freezing and was aptly named “Fuerte” or strong in Spanish. It has a smooth, thin, grass green skin with pale green flesh. Fuerte are less oily than a Hass, but have a rich and nutty flavor. 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. Murcott Mandarin Wild River Farm, Marysville, CA Murcott Mandarins are known for their rich flavor and deeply hued flesh and juice. Their small size and sweet juice makes them a favorite with little ones. Ruby Grapefruit CCH Citrus, Riverside, 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.