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When I last wrote to you it was Autumn, and the Frog Hollow trees were preparing for winter by completing “bud set”. At this stage, all of the growth for next year was pre-determined, and stored inside tiny, tightly protected flower and leaf…
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Fruit and News of the Week: January 12th
THIS WEEK’S FRUIT Tarocco Blood Orange 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 and…
Recipe: Orange Curd
A delightful winter treat that captures the essence of citrus season. Recipe from thekitchn.com. Ingredients 1/2 – 3/4 cups orange juice from 2 oranges (any variety or a mix) Zest from one orange 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 large egg 2…
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Farm Focus: An Interview with Chez Panisse Pastry Chef Mary Jo Thoresen
I sat down with veteran pastry chef, Mary Jo Thoresen of Chez Panisse, to hear about what moves her in work with food, why she’s called Chez Panisse home for so long and why she’s chosen Frog Hollow Fruit for…
Farm Focus: Giving Thanks for Persimmons
As I’m sure your tastebuds noticed, last week we welcomed the Fuyu Persimmon to our CSA shares. The persimmon is a very special fruit; a burst of candy sweetness in a season of deliciously subtle flavors. In honor of our newest addition…
