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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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Fruit and News of the Week: December 30th
Posted in Newsletter Tagged with: Apples, Citrus, CSA, Farmer Al, Frog Hollow, Frog Hollow Farm, Fuji apples, Kiwi, Navel Oranges, Organic
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…
Posted in Newsletter, Recipes Tagged with: Apples, Citrus, CSA, Farmer Al, Frog Hollow, Frog Hollow Farm, fruit compote, recipe
Fruit and News of the Week: December 16th
THIS WEEK’S FRUIT Warren Pears This pear has a classic European texture. It’s soft and juicy with a silky sweetness that avoids the typical grittiness found in most pears. Pears are ripe when wrinkled and yielding slightly near the…
Posted in Newsletter, Uncategorized Tagged with: Bosc, Clementine, Farmer Al, Frog Hollo Farm, Hayward Kiwi, Warren Pears
Farm Focus: Best Wishes To Katie!
Katie Gronsky, who’s been helping out with Marketing at the farm, is off to graduate school in a few weeks. Katie was busy working on blog posts, social media, and web site fixes for Frog Hol- low.com. Bringing a solid…
Posted in Newsletter, Uncategorized Tagged with: CSA, Farmer Al, Frog Hollow, Frog Hollow Farm pears
Fruit and News of the Week: December 2nd
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,…
Posted in Newsletter Tagged with: Carbon footprint, cherries, Clementine, Climate Change, Farmer Al, fuji apple, Fuyu Persimmons, Hayward Kiwi, pink lady apples, Warren Pears
