7/3/2009 7:13:15 PM CST see larger Boysenberries *L*S* SUPC: Yes...Call Pack: 12/half pints; 6/half pints Availability: The month of June Ship: Airfreight only Yield: Count: Storage/Handling: 36F Notice: PLEASE NOTE!!!: Order Monday morning for Wednesday shipment (Last Updated: 6/25/2009 9:07:47 PM PST) Description: Oh boy, they're here! The BOYSENBERRY, a hybrid of the blackberry and raspberry, have a rich, sweet, very distinctive flavor that combines the best qualities of both berries. The warm weather and sunlight of late Spring ripens the fruit, and they are perfect now for mouth-watering sauces, pies and other desserts. BOYSENBERRIES are highly perishable and very ripe when harvested, so please plan on using them only as an ingredient. They won't look pretty enough to use as a garnish but they will taste fabulous! Their season is brief, but their impact is mighty. Knott's Berry Farm is one of Southern California's most popular theme parks, and its humble beginnings were as a roadside stand where Mrs. Knott sold her BOYSENBERRY pies and preserves. Never underestimate the power of the BOYSENBERRY! /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Masumoto Flavor Crest Peach *L*S*O* SUPC: Yes...call Pack: 1 layer tray Availability: late June Ship: Truck or airfreight Yield: Count: 16 to 18 count Storage/Handling: 48F Notice: 1 day (Last Updated: 6/21/2009 9:11:26 PM PST) Description: A third-generation Japanese-American farmer, David “Mas” Masumoto’s commitment to farming extends beyond the flavor of his fruit. Mas and his family live on their farm in central California. He grows organically, and is a dedicated steward of the land. As he transitioned to organic methods, Mas learned to embrace weeds (he calls them “natural grasses”) and welcomes the return of lizards to his farm. He tries to pay a little better than the prevailing wage, and labors in the fields alongside his workers. When harvesting his peaches, Mas and his workers go into each tree every time they harvest, gently plucking only the peaches that are truly tree ripe. Mas’s 24 year old daughter, Nikiko, carefully hand-packs every case of Peaches destined for FreshPoint. Relish the fruit of the entire Masumoto family’s passion, commitment and labor. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Rose Finn Apple Fingerling Potato *L*S* SUPC: Yes...call Pack: 10 lb cartons/50 lb cartons Availability: June through December Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: 100% Count: Varies widely Storage/Handling: As potatoes Notice: 1 day (Last Updated: 6/21/2009 7:37:00 PM PST) Description: The ROSE FINN APPLE is a fingerling potato. The small finger shaped tubers exhibit eyes of medium depth, rose-colored smooth skin and pale yellow, waxy, moist flesh. ROSE FINN APPLE FINGERLINGS are especially yummy when roasted. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Premium Tree Ripe Peaches (Yellow or White) *L* SUPC: Yes...Call Pack: 1 layer tray Availability: June through August Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: Count: Varies Storage/Handling: Notice: PLEASE NOTE!!!: Order Monday morning for Wednesday shipment (Last Updated: 6/21/2009 7:35:57 PM PST) Description: Peaches that are allowed to ripen on the tree are worlds apart from the USDA's definition of "tree ripe". Sweet and rich with juice that runs down your chin as you revel in their flavor...that's what true Tree Ripe Peaches offer. We purchase Tree Ripe Peaches from three different growers from California's Central Valley. The varieties change from week to week but the flavor and fragrance are always excellent! /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Premium Tree Ripe Nectarines (Yellow or White) *L* SUPC: Yes...Call Pack: 1 layer tray Availability: June through August Ship: Airfreight only Yield: Count: 20 to 36 per tray Storage/Handling: 40F Notice: 1 day (Last Updated: 6/21/2009 7:35:39 PM PST) Description: The USDA's standard for "tree ripe" is very similar to their standard for "vine ripe" (i.e. the fruit is just starting to ripen when it is harvested). Our definition, driven by our chefs, is very, very different. We are talking fragrant, juice-running-down-your-chin, very sweet, lots of flavor ripe. Because our Tree Ripe Yellow and White Nectarines are so ripe, they will show occasional bruising. Send the bruised fruit to Pastry and your diners will enjoy the very best Nectarine Sorbet or Nectarine Galettes in town! /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Mulberries, Persian *L*S* SUPC: Yes...call Pack: 4 oz clamshells Availability: mid-June through August Ship: Airfreight Only! Yield: 100% Count: Storage/Handling: Notice: Order Monday for Wednesday shipment (Last Updated: 6/21/2009 7:34:28 PM PST) Description: (Please note: Mulberries will be wet and mushy when you receive them. They are purely an ingredient berry. Do not expect them to look like nice, dry Blackberries. Be ready for lots of juice in the bottom of the clamshell!) Native to western Asia, Black MULBERRIES are precious, both in availability and price. While they look like large blackberries, MULBERRIES have a wonderful, unique flavor. We know when to bow to an expert...We will let Alice Waters speak for us (from Chez Panisse Fruit): "Mulberries are wonderful...capture their essence...(by using) their juice in a dessert soup, with sliced fresh summer fruit. The sweet tartness of mulberries is good with peaches and nectarines, and we put them together in tarts and cobblers...The strong flavor of mulberries is beautifully tempered when they are served simply with sabayon or cream, and they make our best ice cream." Our grower has planted MULBERRIES in Southern California, and harvests them ripe and delivers them to us the very same day. Be aware that these very perishable berries will arrive to you wet, with a whole lot of juice in the bottom of the container...Testament to their ripe and juicy character! /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Extra Small Haricot Vert Beans *L*S* SUPC: Yes...Call Pack: 1lb bags Availability: mid-May into January Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: Count: Storage/Handling: 38F Notice: PLEASE NOTE!!!: Order Monday morning for Wednesday shipment (Last Updated: 6/21/2009 7:30:43 PM PST) Description: Very fine, tender and sweet, our Extra Small Haricot Vert Beans have exceptional flavor and texture. Their diameter is about half that of commercially grown French Beans. They look lovely and taste wonderful. This is how Haricot Vert were meant to be, and replacing commercially grown run-of-the-mill French Beans with our Extra Small Haricot Vert will make your plates look elegant and unique. Perfect for the holidays! /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Pimiento de Padron Peppers *S* SUPC: Yes...call Pack: 1lb carton; 5lb carton Availability: June into October Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: Count: Storage/Handling: 50F Notice: 1 day (Last Updated: 6/21/2009 7:28:17 PM PST) Description: Padron Peppers have been grown by monks in Galicia, Spain since the 1600s. Traditionally, they are sauteed in olive oil until they blister, sprinkled with coarse sea salt and served as tapas. Though most Padrons are mild, every tenth (or so) pepper is surprisingly hot. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Baby Pearl Onions with Tops *L*S*O* (Red or White) SUPC: Yes...Call Pack: 6 bunches per carton Availability: mid-February through April; June through August; November through December Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: Count: Storage/Handling: 38F Notice: PLEASE NOTE!!!: Order Monday morning for Wednesday shipment (Last Updated: 6/21/2009 7:26:57 PM PST) Description: Our grower plants Pearl Onions and harvests them while still young and tender, with their tops attached. These little onions are so young they have not yet formed a skin…so no peeling! And isn’t that what every chef hates about Pearl Onions?!? Baby Pearl Onions served with just an inch or so of their lovely green tops personify the Spring harvest! /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Mixed Heirloom Melons *L*S* SUPC: 0718312 Pack: 8 to 12 count Availability: mid-June through early October Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: Count: 8 to 12 Storage/Handling: As melons Notice: PLEASE NOTE!!! Order Monday for Wednesday shipment (Last Updated: 6/21/2009 7:24:29 PM PST) Description: When a melon is ripe, we mean truly vine-ripe, nothing can beat its sweet, juicy, complex flavor. The problem is that commercial growers, in their attempt to provide melons to the consumer 365 days a year, have lowered the cook's expectations. The cantaloupe and honeydew have been relegated to salad bar and drop-a-slice-on-a-leaf-of-kale-and-you've-got-your-garnish status for most of the year. Leave it to one of our favorite growers to single-handedly resurrect a host of heirloom melon varieties. Weiser Family Farms' first harvest has yielded wonderfully flavorful, vine-ripe heirloom melons. They have staggered their plantings in order to supply us with at least two, and up to six, different heirloom melons through early October. The first two varieties harvested were Butterscotch and Ha'Ogen. When tested by our refractometer, the Butterscotch came in at a very respectable 15% sugar, and the Ha'Ogen ran a whopping 17%! The other heirloom varieties will be, in order of appearance: Sugar Queen, Eden's Gem (Cantaloupe-looking exterior with bright green flesh), Charentais, Ananas, Banana, Prescott Fond Blanc, Spanish, White Crenshaw, and Piel de Sapo. Many of these varieties are quite small, and are perfect for individual servings. Imagine a halved Butterscotch melon, cleaned of its seeds, the resulting cavity graced with red port, creme de cassis or even a sweet white wine like Monbasillac. You have just imagined the perfect summer dessert...sophisticated, light and featuring the fruit of a California family farm. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Brentwood Yellow Corn SUPC: Yes Pack: 48 count; 24 count Availability: June through September Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: Two ears yield 1 cup kernels Count: 48 or 24 ears Storage/Handling: 38F Notice: 1 day (Last Updated: 6/21/2009 7:23:41 PM PST) Description: The Sweet Corn grown in the Brentwood area of California’s Sacramento River Delta is the best tasting, sweetest Corn we’ve found. Known as Brentwood Corn, this product has the well-deserved reputation across the country as the benchmark against which all other Corn is measured. The Sacramento River Delta boasts some of this country’s richest agricultural land, and is perfectly suited for growing outstanding Asparagus and Sweet Corn. For eons, the river has deposited sediment in lowest point of the central valley, the Delta. Thick organic soil (a.k.a. peat) was created as plants were covered by the sediment over time. First farmed in the mid-1800s, these organic soils are up to 60 feet deep in some areas. Brentwood Corn is all about terroir. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger White Currant Berries SUPC: Yes...Call Pack: 12/half pints; 6/half pints Availability: mid-June through mid-July Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: Count: Storage/Handling: 36F Notice: 1 day (Last Updated: 6/21/2009 7:23:16 PM PST) Description: Alice Waters discusses White Currant Berries in her book, Chez Panisse Fruit: "White currants, sweeter and more delicate than red ones, need no service at all: you pull them off their stems and eat them like candy...Preserved red and white currants are a famous specialty of the French city of Bar-le-Duc, in Lorraine, where purists still follow a fourteenth-century recipe, using goose quills to poke the seeds out of each tiny currant before the berries are given a brief cooking in sugar syrup. Currant preserves are traditonally served with scones and cheese...white currants are extraordinarily beautiful, with a translucent skin that almost glows." /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Red Currant Berry SUPC: 2370575 Pack: 12/.5 pint trays Availability: June and July from the U.S., December and January from the southern hemisphere Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: 95% Count: Storage/Handling: 34F Notice: 1 day (Last Updated: 6/21/2009 7:22:44 PM PST) Description: Closely related to the gooseberry, RED CURRANTS are widely popular in northern Europe, but have two very short seasons here in the United States. Transluscent, bright red and literally bursting with juice, RED CURRANTS are extraordinarily beautiful. These tiny jewels are quite tart and have a flavor reminiscent of pomegranates. Often paired with raspberries, RED CURRANTS are wonderful in desserts and jams, and they offer a refreshing burst of tart flavor to fruit salads. Like pomegranates, RED CURRANTS are also added to savory dishes. Take Cumberland Sauce. A favorite with the English, this full-flavored sauce is a combination of red currants (or red currant jelly), port, orange and lemon zest, mustard and seasonings. RED CURRANTS are a beautiful treat...take advantage of their fleeting presence. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Baby Purple Artichokes *L*S* SUPC: Yes...Call Pack: 5lb carton Availability: Year Round (with short gaps in July and November) Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: Count: Varies Storage/Handling: Notice: PLEASE NOTE!!!: Order Monday morning for Wednesday shipment (Last Updated: 6/21/2009 7:21:53 PM PST) Description: We love these little chokes! The offshoots of an Artichoke variety developed here in Southern California, BABY PURPLE ARTICHOKES have a more intense, nuttier flavor than their Green Globe cousins. They also cook faster. Our grower developed this variety, Fiesole, in 2004 from traditional European varieties such as French 'Violet de Provence' and Italian cousins in Sicily, Tuscany, and Venice, like 'Violetto di Toscana'. Along with cooking BABY PURPLE ARTICHOKES, our grower suggests trimming these little babies, cutting them in quarters and serving them raw with bagna cauda. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Yellow Romano Bean *L*S* SUPC: 4545240 (5lb); 10lb in process Pack: 5 lb cartons; 10 lb cartons Availability: Off and on year-round Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: Allow 1 1/2 pounds of beans for four to six servings Count: Varies Storage/Handling: 40-45F; 95% relative humidity Notice: Tues. for Wed. loading (Last Updated: 6/15/2009 10:34:08 PM PST) Description: One of the most popular bean varieties, especially in Italy, is the Romano bean. These are YELLOW ROMANO BEANS, and they are members of the snap pole bean family. They are meaty, tender, flat, have stringless pods, and a unique flavor. Combine yellow Romano, French, Dragon Tongue, fresh Cannellini and Cranberry beans for a gourmand's five-bean salad. Good partners for fresh beans include olive oil, walnut oil, butter, crème fraiche, dark sesame and roasted peanut oils, basil, parsley, dill, tarragon, summer savory, ginger, shallots, garlic, tomatoes, olives and capers. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger White (Alba) Clamshell Mushroom *L*O* SUPC: Yes...Call Pack: 3lb carton Availability: Year Round Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: Count: Varies Storage/Handling: As Mushrooms Notice: 1 day (Last Updated: 5/25/2009 5:34:36 PM PST) Description: /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Tamarillo, Red or Gold SUPC: Yes...Call Pack: 1 layer tray Availability: April through December Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: Count: varies Storage/Handling: Notice: 1 day (Last Updated: 5/25/2009 5:32:09 PM PST) Description: Also known as Tree Tomato and Arbol de Tomate, the TAMARILLO is a subtropical fruit generally believed to be native to the Andes of Peru and probably also Chile, Ecuador and Bolivia. It is cultivated and naturalized in Argentina, Brazil, Columbia and Venezuela, and is widely grown in New Zealand as a commercial crop. Each long-stemmed, dangling fruit, borne singly or in clusters of 3 to 12, is smooth and egg-shaped but pointy at both ends. The TAMARILLO is 2 to 4 inches long and 1.5 to 2 inches wide. Skin color is red or gold. While the skin is somewhat tough and unpleasant in flavor, the outer layer of the flesh is slightly firm, succulent and bland, and the pulp surrounding the seed in two lengthwise compartments is soft, juicy, and sweet/tart. The YELLOW TAMARILLO is usually a little sweeter than the RED. The edible seeds are thin, nearly flat, curcular, larger and harder than those of the true tomato. Ripe TAMARILLOS may be merely cut in half lengthwise, sprinkled with sugar and served for eating by scooping out the flesh and pulp. The fruit should not be cut on a wooden or other permeable surface, as the juice will make an indelible stain. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Sun Baby Orange Cherry Tomatoes *L* SUPC: Yes...Call Pack: 12 pint baskets or 6 pint baskets (half case) Availability: February into May Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: Count: Please don't ask! There are lots!!! Storage/Handling: As Tomatoes Notice: In stock (Last Updated: 5/25/2009 5:29:28 PM PST) Description: They're back! Yay! Very small and super sweet, these little Sun Babies have deep orange color, and since they are vine-ripe, lots of flavor! /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Spring Red Onions *L*S* SUPC: Yes...Call Pack: 6 bunches per carton Availability: Off and on throughout the year Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: Count: 3 to 6 pieces per bunch Storage/Handling: Notice: PLEASE NOTE!!!: Order Monday morning for Wednesday shipment (Last Updated: 5/25/2009 5:27:04 PM PST) Description: Usually, Onions are cured or dried before they are marketed. The curing process results in an Onion with intense flavor and a lower moisture content . Mild and sweet, Spring Red Onions are harvested before they reach their full size and are packed without being dried. Leave an inch of the top attached and grill; whole, halved, quartered or in slices. They are graceful, colorful and tasty, too! /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Saturn (Saucer/Donut) Peach SUPC: 3031622 (1 layer); 7855638 (2 layer) Pack: 1 layer trays; 2 layer trays Availability: Mid-May through August from California; January and February from Chile Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: Count: Varies Storage/Handling: Notice: 1 day (Last Updated: 5/25/2009 5:23:56 PM PST) Description: No fat, honest! The DONUT PEACH was not crossed with our fried breakfast treat, but was named after it because of its flat shape and sunken center. Descendants of the Chinese flat, these squatters are up to 3 ½ inches wide and ½ inch in diameter with pale yellow skin tinged with red. Inside, the juicy white flesh boasts an excellent, sweet flavor, due to their low acid content, with a hint of almond. The fruit is very tender and perfect for those who love a sweet finish in their bite. Sometimes known as Saturn Peaches, DONUT PEACHES are members of the freestone variety with a pit about the size of a pistachio nut, making them perfect for eating out-of-hand. Display them whole to delight the eye, or prepare the DONUT PEACHES as you would other varieties. A tasty idea: grill with butter and brown sugar, then glaze with a ginger cream-it will make them look twice! /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Russian Banana Fingerling Potato *L*S* SUPC: 4794921 (10lb.), 7500127 (50lb.) Pack: 10 lb cartons/50 lb cartons Availability: Year-Round Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: Count: Storage/Handling: 40-45F, 90% relative humidity Notice: 1 day (Last Updated: 5/25/2009 5:23:41 PM PST) Recipe/Serving Ideas Description: Developed in the Baltic region of Eurasia and praised for its excellence as a salad potato, the RUSSIAN BANANA FINGERLING POTATO is a medium sized tuber with yellow skin and flesh. This particular variety has firm texture and great flavor...perfect for salads or sautes. At this time of year, our RUSSIAN BANANA FINGERLINGS are true "new potatoes"...we receive them less than 24 hours after they were dug. In addition, all of our Russian Bananas have been hand-sorted to a consistant size by our grower. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Red Dandelion Greens *L*S* SUPC: 9222803 Pack: 6 bunches per carton Availability: Year-round with weather-related gaps Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: Varies Count: 6 bunches Storage/Handling: Notice: Tuesday morning for Wednesday shipment (Last Updated: 5/25/2009 5:20:49 PM PST) Recipe/Serving Ideas Description: Commercially grown Dandelion Greens are usually about 2 feet long, very dark green and fairly tough. These Red Dandelion Greens are grown on a family farm in Ventura County, California, and they are nothing like what we are used to. They are about 10 inches long, bright spring green with red ribs, and very tender. They are assertive and bitter, and are wonderful when sauteed as a side, wilted in hot pasta or mixed with milder greens for a salad. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Pink Lemons SUPC: Yes, call Pack: 5 lb. cartons, 10 lb. cartons Availability: October and November; January through May Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: 1 lb of lemons yield 1/2 cup of juice Count: Every pound contains a wide variety of sizes Storage/Handling: 45-48F; 85-90% humidity Notice: 1 day (Last Updated: 5/25/2009 5:17:35 PM PST) Description: When life gives you Pink Lemons, make pink lemonade! Variegated Pink Lemons are a beautiful yellow and pink on the outside but slice through the skin and you'll find a gorgeous pink flesh with a familiar, tart lemon taste and fresh scent (In a blind tasting, our staff could not tell the difference between the flavor of Pink Lemons and common lemons). Delicious and juicy, use Pink Lemons to add the familiar flavor of lemons with an unexpected spot of color. Garnish the rim of a glass, a piece of lemon tart or grilled fish. Freshly-squeezed, the juice is clear to slightly pink, but add a little sugar and water and you've got Mother Nature's own Pink Lemonade. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Mousseron Mushroom SUPC: Yes...Call Pack: 5lb carton or by the Pound Availability: May and November Ship: Airfreight Yield: Count: Storage/Handling: 40F Notice: 1 day (Last Updated: 5/25/2009 5:07:48 PM PST) Description: Available Monday, Oct 9! Also known as Fairy Ring Mushrooms, Mousserons have very thin stems and small, open caps with deep gills. Their texture when cooked is soft and chewy and the flavor is reminiscent of Porcinis. Imported from France, Mousserons are perfect for stuffings, soups, stews and work well when added to pasta, rice and bean dishes. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Morel Mushrooms SUPC: 1324789 (1lb); 2552487 (3lb); 1473248 (5lb) Pack: 1lb; 3lb; 5lb Availability: March or April through July Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: Count: Storage/Handling: Notice: 2 days (Last Updated: 5/25/2009 5:07:26 PM PST) Description: Eat more Morels! Although they are not mushrooms in the strict scientific sense (mushrooms are generally from a class of fungi known as Basidiomycetes, and morels and truffles are Ascomycetes) MORELS are a fungi considered to be mushrooms and have always been highly prized, especially in ancient times by Egyptian pharaohs who believed mushrooms were food of the gods. A discerning bunch, the pharaohs forbade mere mortals to consume MORELS. Today's chefs revere MOREL MUSHROOMS for their rich earthy quality. They may be tan, yellow or black in color, have short, thick, hollow stems and sponge-like, webbed pointed caps. Their honeycombed tops are hollow and perfect for stuffing... Try sausage or crabmeat for a tempting appetizer. These unique beauties are extremely tasty and adapt well to most types of cooking. In her book Chez Panisse Vegetables, Alice Waters offers a recipe in which "MORELS are stewed briefly with shallot, garlic, and a little water to encourage the release of their juices, then are mixed with herbs and bread crumbs and put into a baking dish. Baking concentrates the MORELS flavor". When prepared, the MORELS release a rich, nut-like flavor and woodsy fragrance. Those pharaohs knew a thing or two about food! /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Mixed Marble Potatoes *L*S* SUPC: In Process Pack: 10 lb carton Availability: Almost Year-Round Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: 100% Count: Varies Storage/Handling: 38F Notice: PLEASE NOTE!!! Order Tuesday morning for Wednesday shipment (Last Updated: 5/25/2009 5:06:33 PM PST) Description: Hats off to the family farmer! Across the country family farms are being purchased by huge agricultural conglomerates...but that's mainly in the Mid-West, and those farms are growing wheat, corn, etc. Here in California the family farmer is king; thanks to their innovation and responsiveness. One of our most talented family farmers is digging his Santina Gold, Cranberry, and purple potatoes, and his Russian Banana and Rose Finn Apple fingerlings at a very early stage. He calls them MARBLE POTATOES. We call them wonderful. Young and sweet and quite small, these diminutive spuds are beautiful when roasted, steamed or sauteed and served whole. Think MIXED MARBLE POTATO Salad, Roasted MARBLE POTATOES with Thyme, Rosemary, and Fennel Seeds. MARBLE POTATOES Sauteed in Clarified Butter with Italian Parsley. No chopping, no dicing, no slicing. These beautiful little potatoes are ready to go! /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Farmer's Market Eggplant Mix *L*S* SUPC: Yes Pack: 5 lb. carton Availability: mid-July thru September Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: Count: Varies Storage/Handling: 38F Notice: Order Tuesday for Wednesday shipment (Last Updated: 5/25/2009 5:04:34 PM PST) Recipe/Serving Ideas Description: We are purchasing sweet, beautiful Eggplants from two different growers and creating a wonderful mix of shapes, colors and textures. These white, green and lilac Eggplant varieties are sweeter and milder than their more common purple cousins. Their exterior color is basically irrelevant once they are cooked, but their sweet, delicate flesh and unusual shapes have made the sweet varieites in this MIXED FARMER'S MARKET EGGPLANT pack very popular. Varieties will change from week to week. Shown from left to right are: Beatrice, Fairy Tale and Cloud Nine varieties. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger La Ratte Fingerling Potato *L*S* SUPC: Yes...Call Pack: 10 lb. Availability: October through June Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: Count: Varies Storage/Handling: As potatoes Notice: Order Tuesday for Wednesday shipment (Last Updated: 5/25/2009 4:56:18 PM PST) Recipe/Serving Ideas Description: Considered the very best of the French fingerlings, LA RATTE FINGERLING POTATOES are loved for their creamy, pale gold flesh that tastes of hazelnuts and chestnuts. An all-purpose potato, the LA RATTE is wonderful when sauteed, mashed or used in salads. In France, these favorites are grown beyond fingerlings to fairly generous sizes. Substitutes for LA RATTES include Russian Banana fingerlings and Yukon Golds. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Green Almonds *L*S* SUPC: Yes...Call Pack: 5lb carton Availability: April through May Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: Count: Storage/Handling: 38F Notice: 1 day (Last Updated: 5/25/2009 4:44:57 PM PST) Description: The nuts of our Green Almonds are still in the jelly stage. Thinly sliced on a mandoline and tossed into or atop salads, laid out on a plate and sprinkled with Fleur de Sel or shaved onto a Spring Pea Risotto like truffle slices they have a wonderful, bright lemony flavor and a lot of crunch. From Epicurious: “The fuzzy Green Almonds change markedly during the springtime harvest: In April, they're tender enough to eat whole and have a herbaceous taste (like a raw pea pod, but slightly tart and bitter); brined or dipped in salt, they're addictive. Within a few weeks, the hull and shell toughen, and the seed, which hardens from translucent jelly to a crunchy white nutlet, is the only part eaten. ‘Their versatility is staggering,’ says Gregory Brainin of New York's Jean Georges, which serves a tangle of needlefish coated in the jelly of young Green Almonds. He finds the older nutlets have an anise-like flavor, which he emphasizes by matching them with arctic char and fennel compote. Mark Peel of Campanile, in Los Angeles, uses Green Almonds both in pesto and in a brothy fish stew; Judy Rodgers of Zuni Cafe, in San Francisco, serves the shelled nutlets with prosciutto or mild sheep's-milk cheeses. ‘They've got a wonderful satiny texture,’ she says.” Remember the season on Green Almonds is short, so order soon! Add the essence of Spring to your menu! /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Gold Kiwi SUPC: 3007622 (1 layers) Pack: Volume Fill (27s, 36s); 1 layer Availability: May through October from New Zealand; late November through January from California Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: Count: 36, 39 Storage/Handling: 32F, 90-95% relative humidity Notice: 1 day (Last Updated: 5/25/2009 4:43:13 PM PST) Description: Sometimes, it's a little difficult to work bright green into the color scheme of a presentation. Well, GOLD KIWI brings a completely different color and flavor (beautiful yellow-gold and a bit of a mango taste with hints of melon) to salads and recipes. It is quite sweet, very juicy. GOLD KIWI has a smoother, almost fuzz free skin, much like the skin of baby kiwi. It is an absolutely natural grown product. GOLD KIWI is not genetically altered in any way. It was started roughly 15 years ago with a rootstock that arrived in New Zealand via China. Only 15 to 20 percent of the total New Zealand kiwi crop is devoted to GOLD KIWI. Bottom line...GOLD KIWI is a valuable addition to a specialty fruit repertoire. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Gold Chanterelle Mushroom SUPC: Yes...Call Pack: 1lb or 5lb cartons Availability: Almost year-round Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: close to 100% Count: Storage/Handling: Low humidity 40F Notice: 1 day (Last Updated: 5/25/2009 4:42:58 PM PST) Description: Gold Chanterelles are among the most favored of all the forest mushrooms. Distinguished from Hedge Hog Mushrooms by their prominent gills under every cap, Gold Chanterelles grow on the forest floor. Very visible in the forest especially after a heavy rain this wild mushroom is typified by a very fragrant, woodsy apricot aroma. It is one of the few mushrooms that can be paired with lemon juice or another citric element and not lose its character. Try braising Gold Chanterelles with onions, butter and chopped dried apricot. Otherwise, avoid strong competing flavors such as garlic or spices. Fresh herbs, such as lemon thyme can be used in moderation. Generally, you may cook the stems and caps together. Gold Chanterelles pair well with game or shellfish. Soaking good specimens in vodka for a month yields an interesting essence for sauces. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Garlic Scapes (Whistles) *L* SUPC: Yes...Call Pack: 1lb or 5lb Availability: late-April through July Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: 100% Count: Storage/Handling: 38F Notice: 1 day (Last Updated: 5/25/2009 4:41:55 PM PST) Description: (Please note: the Garlic Scapes season is just starting so quantities are limited!) When a hardneck variety Garlic’s flower stalk is newly-budded and still curled, it is tender and provides a delightfully subtle garlic flavor. Known as Garlic Scapes or Garlic Whistles this Spring item adds a tender crunchiness to salads and soups, cooks well in stir-fries and serves as the basis for a wonderful pesto. Garlic Scapes Pesto has a lovely Spring green color and a rich garlic flavor without a hot garlic bite. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Fiddlehead Fern SUPC: 3933751 Pack: 5 lb. carton Availability: March through June Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: Count: Varies Storage/Handling: 36-40F Notice: 2 days (Last Updated: 5/25/2009 4:39:28 PM PST) Recipe/Serving Ideas Description: FIDDLEHEAD FERNS are the young green shoots of any variety fern, but the commercially available variety is usually Ostrich fern. If you are unsure of the origin of their name, refer to the top of the nearest violin (or fiddle, depending on your neighborhood). Treated as a spring vegetable, fiddlehead ferns have a flavor reminiscent of artichokes, asparagus and green beans with the barest hint of mushrooms, and are at their best when treated simply. Trim the tail of each shoot to within a 1/4 inch of the coil, and steam them until fully cooked. Undercooked fiddlehead ferns do not fully develop their complex flavor. At certain times of year, the shoots come in quite fuzzy and the fuzz should be removed by gentle rubbing. Rinse well and blot dry. Their flavor profiles are similar, so treat fiddlehead ferns as you would artichokes or asparagus. Because they are so charming and unusual in appearance, serve steamed fiddlehead ferns as a first course, graced with clarified butter and lemon zest or drizzled with a less than assertive vinaigrette. Or garnish small game birds or soups. Or serve as a lovely side dish lightly dressed with Hollandaise. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Feijoas SUPC: 1529056 Pack: 1 layer trays Availability: Calif: Sept into Jan/New Zealand: March thru June Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: Count: Storage/Handling: Notice: Non-Comm'l: Tues for Weds load / New Zealand: 1 day notice Feb-June (Last Updated: 5/25/2009 4:39:13 PM PST) Recipe/Serving Ideas Description: Feijoa sellowiana, FEIJOAS, are the edible fruit of a small evergreen tree with gray-green leaves, native of South America where it is found at high altitudes in parts of Argentina, Uruguay, S. Brazil, and W. Paraguay. The fruit?s granular whitish flesh surrounding a pulp containing many tiny seeds has a flavor somewhere between pineapple and strawberry. The aromatic appeal of the fruit increases as it ripens. Feijoas may be eaten fresh, stewed, or made into jams and jellies. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Farmer's Market Mixed Carrots *L*S* SUPC: Yes...Call Pack: 6 bunches per carton Availability: almost year-round with weather related gaps Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: Count: 6 bunches Storage/Handling: 36F Notice: PLEASE NOTE!!!: Order Monday morning for Wednesday shipment (Last Updated: 5/25/2009 4:37:02 PM PST) Description: The Carpenter famils grows these beautiful carrots using organic methods and lots of TLC. From week to week, the Farmer's Market Mix will contain a combination of some or all of the following five varieties (Solar Yellow, Nantes, and Indigo are pictured): Nantes (orange), Royal Scarlett (red), Solar Yellow (yellow), Belgium White (white) and Indigo (purple exterior and white core). The Carpenters choose the varieties for their sweet flavor...the exuberant colors are icing on the carrot cake! /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Dragon Fruit SUPC: 6620538 Pack: 6 lb carton Availability: May and June; August through December Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: Count: 2 per carton Storage/Handling: 38F Notice: 1 day (Last Updated: 5/25/2009 4:34:11 PM PST) Description: Also known as Pitahaya, DRAGON FRUIT is the fruit of a vine-like cactus. The exact origin of this amazing fruit is unknown, but is likely from Southern Mexico through Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador and Costa Rica. Its many different cultivars (yellow, red, red-flesh) are grown around the world in tropical regions including Viet Nam and Columbia. California growers are now commercially growing DRAGON FRUIT. Although related to the Cactus Pear (note the look of the seeds and flesh), the DRAGON FRUIT is likened to Kiwi in texture and flavor, but is a little sweeter. It is popular eaten chilled, out of hand, and is also used to flavor drinks and pastries. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Dates, Honey and Empress *L*S* SUPC: Yes...Call Pack: 1lb basket or bag Availability: September through March Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: 75% Count: Storage/Handling: Notice: 1 day (Last Updated: 5/25/2009 4:33:15 PM PST) Description: In 1915, Californian Everett K. DaVall developed two new Date varieties with the help of the Coachella Valley Agricultural Extension Station staff. To this day, his grandson, Everett, grows the same two Dates; Empress and Honey. Both have exceptional flavor but have their own personalities. The Empress is perfect for stuffing; its texture is somewhat firm and is easily handled even when fully ripe and ready to eat. The Honey is rich and gooey and very, very soft; perfect for amenities. Few Dates can claim a California heritage, and even fewer can match the flavor of the Empress and the Honey! /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Cavolo Nero *L*S* SUPC: 8139008 Pack: 12 bunches per carton Availability: Year-round w/some gaps Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: Count: Storage/Handling: Notice: 1 day (Last Updated: 5/25/2009 4:29:31 PM PST) Recipe/Serving Ideas Description: Cavolo nero (also known as black cabbage, Tuscan kale, Lacinato and dinosaur kale) is a hearty, spicy, long-leaf borecole, so called on account of its extremely dark color. Like its close relative, curly kale, cavolo nero is suitable for serving with hearty, winter dishes. Its hearty flavor and almost sweet aftertaste is enjoyed in winter soups, especially those with potatoes and beans, and as a vegetable, braised or blanched and stir fried with a little garlic and fresh tomato. It tastes best after the first night frosts, which convert its starch into sugar and make it more digestible. The heads, which are actually leaf rosettes, survive freezing temperatures unharmed. Allow one pound of this kale (usually one bunch) for two generous servings. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger California Wildflower Honey *L*S* SUPC: Yes...Call Pack: 1 quart Availability: Year Round Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: 100% Count: Storage/Handling: 50F+ Notice: 1 day (Last Updated: 5/25/2009 4:27:48 PM PST) Description: A light Honey created by Jeff Erb's bees who gather nectar from California's poppies, lupin and other wildflowers. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger California Orange Blossom Honey *L*S* SUPC: Yes...Call Pack: 1 quart Availability: Year Round Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: 100% Count: Storage/Handling: 50F+ Notice: 1 day (Last Updated: 5/25/2009 4:19:29 PM PST) Description: Our California Orange Blossom Honey tastes far better than commercially gathered Honey; the flavor of the California Oranges comes through, especially on the finish. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger California Buckwheat Honey *L*S* SUPC: Yes...Call Pack: 1 quart Availability: Year Round Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: 100% Count: Storage/Handling: 50F+ Notice: 1 day (Last Updated: 5/25/2009 4:18:29 PM PST) Description: The richest and darkest of all our Honeys. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Broccoli Spigarello *L*S* SUPC: Yes Pack: 6 bunches per carton Availability: Year Round with a few weather-related gaps Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: Count: Storage/Handling: 38F Notice: PLEASE NOTE!!!: Order Monday morning for Wednesday shipment (Last Updated: 5/25/2009 4:16:45 PM PST) Description: These beautiful greens taste just like Broccoli, and are perfect for braising or wilting and tossing with pasta. Broccoli Spigarello is actually a non-heading, heirloom Broccoli variety from Italy. The leaves are fiarly thick and their texture holds up well when cooked. Perfect for wilting, braising or sauteing and tossing with pasta, serving as a side or folding into polenta. The leaf shape changes as we go through the season: the leaves from new plantings are wide and not very curly, and as the plant matures the leaves narrow and become more curly. Either way, they are a wonderful addition to your greens choices! /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Bloomsdale Savoy Spinach *L*S* SUPC: Yes...Call Pack: 5lb carton Availability: September through May Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: 1lb cooked Count: Storage/Handling: As any leaf item Notice: 1 day (Last Updated: 5/25/2009 4:15:07 PM PST) Description: Bloomsdale Savoy Spinach has soft, thick leaves and virtually no detectable tannins. This wonderful Spinach variety is great for both braising and salads. Even the stems are juicy, tender and sweet! And our Bloomsdale Savoy Spinach is organically grown! /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Baby Wild Arugula *L*S*O* SUPC: In Process Pack: 3lb carton Availability: year-round with weather related gaps Ship: Airfreight only Yield: 100% Count: Storage/Handling: 38F Notice: 1 day (Last Updated: 5/25/2009 4:09:11 PM PST) Description: Substantially more peppery than its commercially grown cousin, WILD ARUGULA (Wild Rocket, Wild Rucola) is a very assertive green with quite a kick. Its leaves are quite small, but don't be fooled by their size. Their bright, mustardy, peppery flavor will add a zesty note to salads, soups, sauces (such as pestos and aiolis) and vegetable sautes. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Baby JapaneseTurnips *L*S*O* SUPC: Pack: 6 bunches Availability: off and on year round Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: Count: 3 to 5 turnips per bunch Storage/Handling: Notice: 1 day (Last Updated: 5/25/2009 4:00:00 PM PST) Recipe/Serving Ideas Description: As a cultivated plant, turnips were well known in antiquity. Before the spread of the potato, turnips, with their high nutritional value, were among the most important staple food for man and beast. Today, by contrast, the turnip is of only slight importance although quite large areas are given over to its cultivation in the United States, southern Europe, and Asia. BABY JAPANESE TURNIPS are capable of turning the plebian staple in fodder for the upper class. They have exceptionally fine texture and are surprisingly sweet. Try them steamed or glazed, in vegetable stews, or served raw in salads. Their tops are more delicately flavored that those of regular turnips, and can be prepared like spinach. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Porcini Mushrooms SUPC: 6376644 Pack: 5 lb carton Availability: Off and On in March; Mid-May through June; September and October; December Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: Count: Varies Storage/Handling: Notice: 3 days (Last Updated: 5/25/2009 1:32:29 PM PST) Description: The PORCINI MUSHROOM is prized for its texture, rich and buttery flavor, and rarity. PORCINI is Italian for "little pigs", quite appropriate since they can grow up to an amazing 2 pounds! Their color is common with tan to brown tops and pale undersides, but a closer look will reveal a swollen appearance and chubby stems...a Lewis Carroll version of the mushroom. The PORCINI MUSHROOM's caps are thick and can be quite large in diameter, 6 to 7 inches, lending well to braising or grilling, especially when coated with olive oil and garlic. Another attribute, its versatility, makes the PORCINI a great choice. Fish, meat, vegetable or potato dishes can all take on a new dimension when PORCINIS are included. When preparing, simply wipe clean; Porcinis tend to soak up water like a sponge. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Blue Foot Mushrooms SUPC: 5343066 (1lb); 5987672 (3lb); 9436940 (5lb) Pack: 1lb, 3lb, 5lb Availability: Late Spring through Autumn Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: n/a Count: Varies Storage/Handling: Notice: 2 days (Last Updated: 1/5/2009 1:41:39 PM PST) Description: Also known as the Pied Blue, the Blue Foot is cultivated in France. The blue stem is topped off with a wavy whitish cap slightly tinted blue throughout. About two inches in diameter, its firm flesh is supported by a lavender-blue stem that thickens toward the base. Though mild in flavor when compared with its woodier relatives, the fleshy Blue Foot is tastier than the common oyster and keeps its shape and meaty texture when cooked. Use both the thick cap and beautiful stem in sautés and marinades, or toss it on the grill to enhance the natural flavor. Superb with egg dishes. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Meyer Lemons SUPC: 2519262 (20 lb); 2519270 (10 lb); (a new code for the 30lb Choice carton is in process) Pack: 20lb, 10lb or Choice 35lb Availability: September through May, then sporadically through July Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: Count: Varies Storage/Handling: Notice: 1 day (Last Updated: 10/30/2008 3:19:14 PM PST) Recipe/Serving Ideas Description: Botanists believe the MEYER LEMON is a hybrid, a cross between a regular lemon and either an orange or a mandarin. They're sometimes smaller than a regular lemon, rounder in shape, with a thin, soft, and smooth rind which ranges from greenish when slightly immature to a rich yellow-orange when fully ripe. The rind lacks the typical lemon peel oil aroma and the pulp is darker yellow and less acidic than a regular lemon. The complex flavor and aroma hints of sweet lime, lemon and mandarin and a lingering essence of lavender. Like most citrus, Meyer lemons originated in China where they have been grown for at least several hundred years. Frank Meyer, a plant explorer for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, found them growing near Peking and introduced them to the U.S. in 1908. Today, most are grown in California's Central Valley, south of Fresno and in the Sacramento Valley. A few growers in northern San Diego County sell mainly to organic and farmers' markets. They're also grown in Texas and Florida. Peak season in most areas is November, December, and January, but can extend to April. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Sunchokes (Jerusalem Artichokes) SUPC: Yes...Call Pack: 5lb (Farmer's Market); 10lb; 20lb; 12/1lb cello Availability: September into November (Farmer's Market); November through August (commercial) Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: Count: Storage/Handling: 38F Notice: 1 day (Last Updated: 10/1/2008 10:02:05 PM PST) Description: The French explorer Samuel de Champlain (1567–1635) found the Sunchoke growing in Indian gardens along the Saint Lawrence seaway and carried specimens of it back to France in 1603. By the late eighteenth century it became a popular vegetable in both Europe and America, though it yielded to the larger potato during the first half of the nineteenth century. The Sunchoke is a lumpy, brown-skinned tuber that resembles gingerroot. A member of the Sunflower family, the "Jerusalem" part of its name is believed to be derived from the Italian word for Sunflower, girasole. Sunchokes can be used in recipes that call for potatoes, and their nutty flavor deserves to be featured. Serve raw in salads or cook in soups, gratins, sautes and purees. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Sea Beans SUPC: 2526770 Pack: 5 lb. cartons Availability: Practically year-round Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: Count: Storage/Handling: Notice: 1 day (Last Updated: 7/6/2008 7:24:29 PM PST) Description: The SEA BEAN is a marsh plant native to the coastal areas of Northwest Europe. This attractive leafless plant is also known as salicornia, samphire, marsh samphire, glasswort, and sea asparagus. The SEA BEAN, with its dark-green or reddish branching stalks, both looks and tastes like seaweed, but is actually a plant that grows in shallow marshes and salty mudflats throughout Europe and North America. Cultivated using fresh seawater in Baja Mexico, the sea bean is quite salty with a crisp texture and a flavor reminiscent of the sea. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Okinawa Sweet Potatoes SUPC: In Process Pack: 10 lb. Availability: Year-round with weather-related gaps in winter Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: Count: Varies Storage/Handling: 50F; low humidity Notice: 1 day before shipment (Last Updated: 1/4/2008 6:13:58 PM PST) Description: A native of the Japanese island Okinawa, the Okinawa Sweet Potato with its light brown skin and unusual purple flesh is richly nutritious and surprisingly sweet. Scientifically classified as a yam, this root vegetable is a staple among the people of Okinawa and Hawaii, and has surpassed the popularity of the ordinary yam due to the presence of of the antioxidant, polyphenol. Because of its delicate sweet taste, it is often simply boiled, cut into chunks and served, but those with a more creative flair treat it in less traditional ways. PIcture a wilted spinach salad piled in the center of a salad plate with rosettes of the warm, slightly sweet Okinawas piped around the salad, or a mound of caramelized onions and apples and a couple of lamb chops. Mashed, mixed with grated ginger and topped with sesame seeds, Okinawa Sweet Potatoes are often served toward the end of the meal. For a taste of the Orient, serve purple sweet potato tempura as an appetizer or a side dish. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Fava Bean SUPC: 2016806 Pack: Wire-Bounds Availability: Almost Year-round; May and June is peak of season Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: One pound of pods yields about ½ cup of beans. Count: Storage/Handling: Notice: 1 day (Last Updated: 1/4/2008 5:34:21 PM PST) Recipe/Serving Ideas Description: Fans of FAVA BEANS don't seem to mind the work it takes to prepare them. They laud the bean's distinctive flavor and creamy texture. How much work? you ask. Well, in addition to having to strip them from their sleeping bag of a pod, you must also remove the tender beans from the pale green, bitter skin enclosing them. To do so, strip the beans from the pod. Plunge them into boiling water for one minute, drain, and let cool. Pierce the smooth top of the shell with your thumbnail and squeeze out the bean inside. Skinned favas are a brilliant spring green. They can stand on their own as a side dish, or you may add them to vegetable stews and pasta dishes. One pound of pods yields only about ½ cup of beans. They go well with olive oil, yogurt, rosemary, dill, parsley and thyme. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Medjool Dates SUPC: Yes...Call Pack: 1lb bags Availability: May through July Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: Count: Storage/Handling: 40F Notice: PLEASE NOTE!!!: Order Monday morning for Wednesday shipment (Last Updated: 9/18/2006 3:14:07 PM PST) Description: These are the very best Medjools we have found. Grown by a small farmer in California's Coachella Valley, these Medjools are large, rich, meaty, and super sweet with a smooth texture...everything a Medjool is supposed to be! Absolutely gorgeous amenity! /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Vanilla Beans SUPC: 1525419 Pack: 1 lb. Availability: Year Round Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: Count: Varies Storage/Handling: Notice: 1 day (Last Updated: 3/18/2005 10:30:08 AM PST) Description: VANILLA BEAN prices are falling...please call for quotes! Freshly picked VANILLA BEANS are odorless; the distinctive aroma develops as the beans are dried and fermented. Harvested, before they ripen, from the plant Vanilla planifolia, vanilla pods are then plunged into hot steam at 160F before being left to ferment for up to four weeks. After this time the surface if the fruit will be covered in crystals of glucose and vanilin and the fruits themselves have become black from oxidization but are still flexible. The price on vanilla beans are on a upward trend and are not showing any signs of reversing the trend. In April 2000, a cyclone hit Madagascar (a major growing area) wiping out half of the vanilla bean crop. As a result most of the Vanilla planifolia flowers were destroyed, and Mexico and Tahiti's crops do not have enough volume to make up the difference. Adding to the vanilla crop woes, it takes three year for a vanilla bean to complete its production cycle. Because the crop is so short, growers are picking the beans before their development is complete. As a result, the curing process is not as efficient and quality begins to drop. Like any stone-fruit, the longer vanilla stays on the plant, the more developed the flavor will be. Look for vanilla beans to continue to climb in price. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ Freshpoint.com |  Home |  The Story