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Fruit & News of the Week: January 1, 2018

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Fruit of the Week:  Warren European Pear Frog Hollow Farm, Brentwood, CA This is Frog Hollow Farm’s signature pear and for good reason. Too difficult to grow for most farmers to consider it’s never caught on commercially but Farmer Al…

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Fruit & News of the Week: December 25, 2017

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Fruit o 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…

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Recipe: Lavender Spice Pears

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Recipe courtesy of CSA Member Lauren Hollander Ingredients: 4-6 large Warren Pears 2 cups of water 1/4 c of lavender flowers 1 c raw honey (or 1 c of sugar) A teaspoon each of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and coriander. Instructions:…

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Fruit & News of the Week: November 13, 2017

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This Week’s Fruit: Shinko Asian Pear Hollow Farm, Brentwood, CA The Shinko has a round shape which is slightly flattened. The skin is bronze with brown russeting and its juicy, creamy white flesh has a subtly rich flavor. One of…

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Fruit & News of the Week: October 30, 2017

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This Week’s Fruit: Shinko Asian Pear Frog Hollow Farm, Brentwood, CA The Shinko has a round shape which is slightly flattened. The skin is bronze with brown russeting and its juicy, creamy white flesh has a subtly rich flavor. One…

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