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Fruit & News of the Week: January 22, 2018

This Week’s Fruit: Taracco Blood Oranges Frog Hollow Farm, Brentwood, CA A beautiful orange to deep red flesh is revealed when you slice open a Tarocco. The flesh of the blood orange is firmer and more dense than an orange

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Fruit & News of the Week: January 15th 2017

This Week’s Fruit Warren European Pear Frog Hollow Farm Brentwood, CA This is Frog Hollow Farm’s signature pear and for good reason. With a classic European texture, very soft and juicy with a silky sweetness that avoids the typical grittiness

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Fruit & News of the Week: December 11, 2017

Fruit of the Week: Pink Lady Apples Frog Hollow Farm, Brentwood, CA Pink Lady is 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

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Fruit & News of the Week: December 4th, 2017

This Week’s Fruit: Pink Lady Apples Frog Hollow Farm, Brentwood, CA Pink Lady is 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

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Fruit & News of the Week: November 27, 2017

This Week’s Fruit: Fuyu Persimmons Frog Hollow Farm, Brentwood, 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

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