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THIS WEEK’S FRUIT: Moro Blood Oranges Frog Hollow Farm, Brentwood, CA Moros have a deep red flesh and tart flavor with a rind that tends to blush into hues of red. The Moro is a wonderful orange for juicing or cooking…
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Fruit & News of the Week: March 6th
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Farm Focus: Pruning Time & Spring Stroll Event
It’s Pruning Time! Winter on the farm is far from uneventful. Trees may be dormant, but our teams are far from it. Preparation and work during winter sets the tone for the success of our summer stone fruit. As mentioned…
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Farm Focus: Introducing Miss Bee Haven!
We are excited to offer honey from Kelly Knapp’s Miss Bee Haven as an add-on to our CSA. Kelly started beekeeping about 11 years ago. She’d always had an interest in bees and when she found a woman in her local…
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Recipe: Burnt Stone Fruits with Mascarpone and Balsamico
Just in time for July 4th grilling courtesy of our friend Chef Mario Hernandez Ingredients: 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1/4 cup local honey 3 peaches, halved (no need to remove the pit at this point, it’ll remove much easier once…
Recipe: Grilled Peaches with Mascarpone and Honey
from foodnetwork.com Serves 6 Ingredients: 6 ripe peaches, halved and pits removed 6 tablespoons honey, plus more for serving if desired 8 ounces mascarpone cheese, at room temperature. Procedures: Preheat a grill to medium-high. Place the peaches cut-side down onto…
