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Fruit and News of the Week: December 30th

THIS WEEKS FRUIT Hayward Kiwi Chieci Farm, Live Oak, CA Originally known as the Chinese gooseberry due to its due to their sweet flavor and thin skin. Hayward Wright, a New Zealand nurseryman propagated his plants by grafting. They eventually became the

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Recipe: Fruit Compote

A special thanks to CSA member Shannon hughes for this delicious and forgiving way to enjoy the last of the week’s fruit. Ingredients Any desired fruit (pears and apples are great, but really anything works) 1/2 cup fruit juice (orange

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Recipe: Turkey & Apple Waldorf Salad

Post holiday lunch or dinner! Ingredients 1 – 1 1⁄4 cup chopped or shredded roast turkey 1 apple, diced 1 celery stalk, sliced 1 tablespoon walnuts, toasted 1 tablespoon raisins 3 tablespoons plain yogurt 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 1/8 teaspoon ground

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Fruit and News of the Week: November 18th

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THIS WEEK’S FRUIT Pink Lady Apples A cross between the Golden Delicious and Lady Williams, the Pink Lady is a crisp and juicy apple with a tart finish. Pink skins and a creamy white colored flesh that resists browning makes,

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Fruit and News of the Week: November 4th

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THIS WEEK’S FRUIT   Pink Lady Apples A cross between the Golden Delicious and Lady Williams, the Pink Lady is a crisp and juicy apple with a tart finish. Pink skins and a creamy white colored flesh that resists browning

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