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Oro Blanco Grapefruit *L*S* (Farmers Mkt)
SUPC: Yes...call
Pack: 20lb carton
Availability: January into May
Ship: Truck or Airfreight
Yield:
Count: 5lb
Storage/Handling:
Notice: 1 day
(Last Updated: 1/22/2012 10:48:15 PM PST)
Description:
The flesh of this grapefruit-pummelo cross is pale, tender and very juicy. Oro Blancos are a sweet, low-acid variety perfect for juicing or eating fresh. They have a round shape with a yellow skin with a thick rind.
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Oro Blanco Grapefruit *L*S* (Farmers Mkt)
SUPC: Yes...call
Pack: 20lb carton
Availability: January into May
Ship: Truck or Airfreight
Yield:
Count: 5lb
Storage/Handling:
Notice: 1 day
(Last Updated: 1/22/2012 10:48:15 PM PST)
Description:
The flesh of this grapefruit-pummelo cross is pale, tender and very juicy. Oro Blancos are a sweet, low-acid variety perfect for juicing or eating fresh. They have a round shape with a yellow skin with a thick rind.
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Bergamot Sour Orange *L*S*
SUPC: yes...call
Pack: by the pound
Availability: January, February, and into March
Ship: Truck or Airfreight
Yield:
Count: about 3 pieces of fruit per pound
Storage/Handling: As citrus
Notice: 1 day
(Last Updated: 1/16/2012 11:27:25 AM PST)
Description:
Bergamot is an acidic orange prized for its peel which yields an essential oil, essence of Bergamot, used in production of confections and perfumes. Known in the Mediterranean for centuries and described as early as 1708, Bergamot is thought to be a cross between sour Orange and Citron or Lemon. The peel is responsible for the citrus notes in Earl Grey Tea. It's also candied and used in the same way as other candied fruit peels. Bergamot peel is heavily aromatic and perfumey, and its flavor and fragrance is rich and exotic. For a modern twist on an old classic, make black tea ice cream infused with Bergamot. Infuse a custard base for crème brulee. Use the zest as you would lemon grass or keiffer lime in a soup, broth or sauce, or in seafood risottos, beurre blanc or mix with green tea and rice and smoked duck Chinese style in a wok. Slowly dry large strips of the zest and the grind them for a wonderful Bergamot dust.
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Bergamot Sour Orange *L*S*
SUPC: yes...call
Pack: by the pound
Availability: January, February, and into March
Ship: Truck or Airfreight
Yield:
Count: about 3 pieces of fruit per pound
Storage/Handling: As citrus
Notice: 1 day
(Last Updated: 1/16/2012 11:27:25 AM PST)
Description:
Bergamot is an acidic orange prized for its peel which yields an essential oil, essence of Bergamot, used in production of confections and perfumes. Known in the Mediterranean for centuries and described as early as 1708, Bergamot is thought to be a cross between sour Orange and Citron or Lemon. The peel is responsible for the citrus notes in Earl Grey Tea. It's also candied and used in the same way as other candied fruit peels. Bergamot peel is heavily aromatic and perfumey, and its flavor and fragrance is rich and exotic. For a modern twist on an old classic, make black tea ice cream infused with Bergamot. Infuse a custard base for crème brulee. Use the zest as you would lemon grass or keiffer lime in a soup, broth or sauce, or in seafood risottos, beurre blanc or mix with green tea and rice and smoked duck Chinese style in a wok. Slowly dry large strips of the zest and the grind them for a wonderful Bergamot dust.
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Chandler Pummelo *L*S*
SUPC:
Pack: 10-14 ct
Availability: November - April
Ship: Truck or air
Yield:
Count: 10-14
Storage/Handling: As citrus
Notice: 1 day
(Last Updated: 1/16/2012 10:24:45 AM PST)
Description:
The Chandler Pummelo is a relative new comer to the Pummelo family. Developed by crossing a Siamese Pink Pummelo and a Siamese Sweet Pummelo, this new hybrid blends to the best of both color and flavor. The rind is thick, and bright yellow with an occasional pink blush. The flesh ranges from light to dark pink, is moderately juice and nicely sweet. This fruit is easily segmented and can be eaten fresh but is especially wonderful featured in salads.
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Chandler Pummelo *L*S*
SUPC:
Pack: 10-14 ct
Availability: November - April
Ship: Truck or air
Yield:
Count: 10-14
Storage/Handling: As citrus
Notice: 1 day
(Last Updated: 1/16/2012 10:24:45 AM PST)
Description:
The Chandler Pummelo is a relative new comer to the Pummelo family. Developed by crossing a Siamese Pink Pummelo and a Siamese Sweet Pummelo, this new hybrid blends to the best of both color and flavor. The rind is thick, and bright yellow with an occasional pink blush. The flesh ranges from light to dark pink, is moderately juice and nicely sweet. This fruit is easily segmented and can be eaten fresh but is especially wonderful featured in salads.
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DeCicco Heirloom Baby Broccoli *L*S*
SUPC: Yes
Pack: 5lb carton
Availability: November into February
Ship: Truck or Airfreight
Yield: 100%
Count: Please don't ask!
Storage/Handling: As Broccoli
Notice: PLEASE NOTE!!!: Order Monday morning for Wednesday shipment
(Last Updated: 1/15/2012 9:31:03 PM PST)
Description:
One of our favorite farmers grows this heirloom Italian Broccoli variety and harvests the elegant little side shoots. Each piece of DeCICCO BABY BROCCOLI has a thin stem and small head surrounded by leaves. Picturesque and tasty, too!
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DeCicco Heirloom Baby Broccoli *L*S*
SUPC: Yes
Pack: 5lb carton
Availability: November into February
Ship: Truck or Airfreight
Yield: 100%
Count: Please don't ask!
Storage/Handling: As Broccoli
Notice: PLEASE NOTE!!!: Order Monday morning for Wednesday shipment
(Last Updated: 1/15/2012 9:31:03 PM PST)
Description:
One of our favorite farmers grows this heirloom Italian Broccoli variety and harvests the elegant little side shoots. Each piece of DeCICCO BABY BROCCOLI has a thin stem and small head surrounded by leaves. Picturesque and tasty, too!
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Baby de Cicco Broccoli *L*S*
SUPC: Yes...call
Pack: 5 lb units
Availability: Almost year-round with weather-related gaps. Sweetest in cold weather.
Ship: Truck or Airfreight
Yield: Farmers Market
Count:
Storage/Handling:
Notice: Tues for Wed loading
(Last Updated: 1/15/2012 9:29:35 PM PST)
Description:
This is not the commercially grown BABY BROCCOLI. These are the actual young shoots of broccoli plants, pulled as a very skilled family farmer thins his rows. They are sweet, tender and full-flavored. Try them quickly steamed or sauteed and tossed with pasta or a warm vinaigrette. Serve something wonderful and know that you are supporting sustainable agriculture and the family farm.
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Baby de Cicco Broccoli *L*S*
SUPC: Yes...call
Pack: 5 lb units
Availability: Almost year-round with weather-related gaps. Sweetest in cold weather.
Ship: Truck or Airfreight
Yield: Farmers Market
Count:
Storage/Handling:
Notice: Tues for Wed loading
(Last Updated: 1/15/2012 9:29:35 PM PST)
Description:
This is not the commercially grown BABY BROCCOLI. These are the actual young shoots of broccoli plants, pulled as a very skilled family farmer thins his rows. They are sweet, tender and full-flavored. Try them quickly steamed or sauteed and tossed with pasta or a warm vinaigrette. Serve something wonderful and know that you are supporting sustainable agriculture and the family farm.
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Sweet Scarlet Turnips *L*S*
SUPC: Yes
Pack: 6 bunches per carton
Availability: January through March
Ship: Truck or Airfreight
Yield:
Count: 3 per bunch
Storage/Handling: 38F
Notice: PLEASE NOTE!!!: Order Monday morning for Wednesday shipment
(Last Updated: 1/9/2012 9:15:24 AM PST)
Description:
These lovely pink Turnips have white flesh with mild, sweet flavor and a hint of radish. Their texture is very fine and elegant. Year in and year out, this is our favorite Turnip. Right now we are stocking the baby size but we can get the large size, too.
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Sweet Scarlet Turnips *L*S*
SUPC: Yes
Pack: 6 bunches per carton
Availability: January through March
Ship: Truck or Airfreight
Yield:
Count: 3 per bunch
Storage/Handling: 38F
Notice: PLEASE NOTE!!!: Order Monday morning for Wednesday shipment
(Last Updated: 1/9/2012 9:15:24 AM PST)
Description:
These lovely pink Turnips have white flesh with mild, sweet flavor and a hint of radish. Their texture is very fine and elegant. Year in and year out, this is our favorite Turnip. Right now we are stocking the baby size but we can get the large size, too.
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Owari Satsuma Mandarin, Stem & Leaf *L*S*
SUPC: 4543047
Pack: 20 lb.
Availability: November through January
Ship: Truck or Airfreight
Yield:
Count: Varies
Storage/Handling:
Notice: 1 day
(Last Updated: 1/1/2012 10:09:44 PM PST)
Description:
SATSUMA mandarins were developed in Japan in the 16th century from seedlings that originated in China. The trees are highly cold tolerant, and production is viable in areas not usually friendly to citrus. The fruit is seedless, bright orange in color and less acid than other mandarins. Owari is the tastiest of all the Satsumas, and our grower harvests by color so every fruit is a bright, tempting orange color. Easy to peel, easy to separate into segments, seedless, and very flavorful, Satsumas are the epitome of fruit for eating out of hand. The stem and leaf attached to the fruit adds to the presentation value, and is often the preferred pack for amenities and retail display.
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Owari Satsuma Mandarin, Stem & Leaf *L*S*
SUPC: 4543047
Pack: 20 lb.
Availability: November through January
Ship: Truck or Airfreight
Yield:
Count: Varies
Storage/Handling:
Notice: 1 day
(Last Updated: 1/1/2012 10:09:44 PM PST)
Description:
SATSUMA mandarins were developed in Japan in the 16th century from seedlings that originated in China. The trees are highly cold tolerant, and production is viable in areas not usually friendly to citrus. The fruit is seedless, bright orange in color and less acid than other mandarins. Owari is the tastiest of all the Satsumas, and our grower harvests by color so every fruit is a bright, tempting orange color. Easy to peel, easy to separate into segments, seedless, and very flavorful, Satsumas are the epitome of fruit for eating out of hand. The stem and leaf attached to the fruit adds to the presentation value, and is often the preferred pack for amenities and retail display.
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Pink Lady (r) brand Apples *L*O*
SUPC: Yes...Call
Pack: 40lb carton
Availability: November through February
Ship: Truck or Airfreight
Yield:
Count: Varies
Storage/Handling: 36F
Notice: 1 day notice
(Last Updated: 12/8/2011 1:52:53 PM PST)
Description:
Sweet, spicy, fragrant, tart and juicy. Those are the adjectives that are used most often to describe these wonderful Pink Lady (r) brand Apples. The Pink Lady (r) brand (also known as Cripps Pink) was developed in Australia, the result of a cross between the Golden Delicious and Lady Williams varieties. The fine-grained flesh is crisp and crunchy and does not brown easily after the fruit has been cut. Our Pink Lady (r) brand Apples are grown on an organic Apple farm in California, and have the best flavor of all the Pink Lady (r) brand Apples we've tasted.
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Pink Lady (r) brand Apples *L*O*
SUPC: Yes...Call
Pack: 40lb carton
Availability: November through February
Ship: Truck or Airfreight
Yield:
Count: Varies
Storage/Handling: 36F
Notice: 1 day notice
(Last Updated: 12/8/2011 1:52:53 PM PST)
Description:
Sweet, spicy, fragrant, tart and juicy. Those are the adjectives that are used most often to describe these wonderful Pink Lady (r) brand Apples. The Pink Lady (r) brand (also known as Cripps Pink) was developed in Australia, the result of a cross between the Golden Delicious and Lady Williams varieties. The fine-grained flesh is crisp and crunchy and does not brown easily after the fruit has been cut. Our Pink Lady (r) brand Apples are grown on an organic Apple farm in California, and have the best flavor of all the Pink Lady (r) brand Apples we've tasted.
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Yuzu
SUPC: 9770694
Pack: 1 lb.
Availability: mid-April into June, and September through January
Ship: Truck or Airfreight
Yield:
Count: Varies
Storage/Handling: 38F
Notice: 1 day
(Last Updated: 11/14/2011 8:15:12 PM PST)
Description:
YUZU is a citrus fruit common in Japanese kitchens. The surface of the fruit is uneven, and the peel's fragrance is sweet and slightly bitter. The flavor of the juice is similar to grapefruit but has definite overtones of Mandarin orange. YUZU juice is very fresh and tangy-tasting, and is an important ingredient in ponzu. Traditionally, shreded YUZU peel is used to garnish clear soups and simmered dishes. Try Tuna Sashimi with Wasabi-YUZU, Tuna Tartare with YUZU on Fried Potato Gaufrettes, YUZU Monogatari (Gin, Ginger Ale and YUZU juice), and YUZU-Maui Onion Salad. YUZU's exterior color changes from green to yellow as the season progresses. Exterior color is not important, and either color fruit is used interchangably.
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Yuzu
SUPC: 9770694
Pack: 1 lb.
Availability: mid-April into June, and September through January
Ship: Truck or Airfreight
Yield:
Count: Varies
Storage/Handling: 38F
Notice: 1 day
(Last Updated: 11/14/2011 8:15:12 PM PST)
Description:
YUZU is a citrus fruit common in Japanese kitchens. The surface of the fruit is uneven, and the peel's fragrance is sweet and slightly bitter. The flavor of the juice is similar to grapefruit but has definite overtones of Mandarin orange. YUZU juice is very fresh and tangy-tasting, and is an important ingredient in ponzu. Traditionally, shreded YUZU peel is used to garnish clear soups and simmered dishes. Try Tuna Sashimi with Wasabi-YUZU, Tuna Tartare with YUZU on Fried Potato Gaufrettes, YUZU Monogatari (Gin, Ginger Ale and YUZU juice), and YUZU-Maui Onion Salad. YUZU's exterior color changes from green to yellow as the season progresses. Exterior color is not important, and either color fruit is used interchangably.
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Jewel Box Cherry Tomatoes *L*S*
SUPC: Yes
Pack: 12/full pints
Availability: July into November
Ship: Truck or Airfreight
Yield:
Count: Please don't ask! There are lots!!!
Storage/Handling: As Tomatoes
Notice: 1 day
(Last Updated: 10/31/2011 9:25:24 AM PST)
Description:
Our farmer grows several varieties of fabulous Cherry Tomatoes. They’re red, orange, orange and yellow striped, purple, yellow, green; round, oblong; walnut sized and smaller. Each variety is packed in a different one-pint basket and there at least four different varieties in every 12/pint flat. While every variety is amazingly sweet, each variety has its own distinctive flavor. You really can't understand how great these Cherry Tomatoes are until you taste them yourself! The result of our farmer's efforts is a Jewel Box of sweet, beautiful Tomatoes with tons of flavor. The carton is a great value because is holds 12 full pints (as opposed to commercially grown small specialty Tomatoes which are packed as 12 half pints to a carton), but beyond the economic value Jewel Box Cherry Tomatoes offer myriad flavors and exceptional eye appeal. We will have these little gems until the first frost! Fingers crossed!
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Jewel Box Cherry Tomatoes *L*S*
SUPC: Yes
Pack: 12/full pints
Availability: July into November
Ship: Truck or Airfreight
Yield:
Count: Please don't ask! There are lots!!!
Storage/Handling: As Tomatoes
Notice: 1 day
(Last Updated: 10/31/2011 9:25:24 AM PST)
Description:
Our farmer grows several varieties of fabulous Cherry Tomatoes. They’re red, orange, orange and yellow striped, purple, yellow, green; round, oblong; walnut sized and smaller. Each variety is packed in a different one-pint basket and there at least four different varieties in every 12/pint flat. While every variety is amazingly sweet, each variety has its own distinctive flavor. You really can't understand how great these Cherry Tomatoes are until you taste them yourself! The result of our farmer's efforts is a Jewel Box of sweet, beautiful Tomatoes with tons of flavor. The carton is a great value because is holds 12 full pints (as opposed to commercially grown small specialty Tomatoes which are packed as 12 half pints to a carton), but beyond the economic value Jewel Box Cherry Tomatoes offer myriad flavors and exceptional eye appeal. We will have these little gems until the first frost! Fingers crossed!
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Winter (White) Pearmain Heirloom Apple *L*S*
SUPC: Yes
Pack: 25lb carton
Availability: October into November
Ship: Truck or Airfreight
Yield:
Count: Varies
Storage/Handling: 36F
Notice: 1 day
(Last Updated: 10/25/2011 11:53:13 AM PST)
Description:
An old English variety that has been traced back to A.D. 1200, the Winter (White) Pearmain is the oldest known English apple. The fruit size is medium to large, light green with one side sometimes blushed red. The flesh is firm and crisp. An excellent dessert apple, the flavor is sweet, mildly subacid and pleasantly aromatic.
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Winter (White) Pearmain Heirloom Apple *L*S*
SUPC: Yes
Pack: 25lb carton
Availability: October into November
Ship: Truck or Airfreight
Yield:
Count: Varies
Storage/Handling: 36F
Notice: 1 day
(Last Updated: 10/25/2011 11:53:13 AM PST)
Description:
An old English variety that has been traced back to A.D. 1200, the Winter (White) Pearmain is the oldest known English apple. The fruit size is medium to large, light green with one side sometimes blushed red. The flesh is firm and crisp. An excellent dessert apple, the flavor is sweet, mildly subacid and pleasantly aromatic.
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Stayman Winesap Heirloom Apple *L*S*
SUPC: Yes
Pack: 10lb carton; 40lb carton
Availability: October into December
Ship: Truck or Airfreight
Yield:
Count: Varies
Storage/Handling: 36F
Notice: 1 day
(Last Updated: 10/25/2011 11:42:11 AM PST)
Description:
First identified in Kansas, 1875, the Stayman Winesap is medium to large in size with a dull red bloom over greenish base, striped red in less highly-colored fruit. The flesh is yellowish, firm, tender, juicy, sweet and pleasantly subacid. The Stayman Winesap is an excellent all-purpose Apple, perfect for eating fresh, juicing, baking and cooking.
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Stayman Winesap Heirloom Apple *L*S*
SUPC: Yes
Pack: 10lb carton; 40lb carton
Availability: October into December
Ship: Truck or Airfreight
Yield:
Count: Varies
Storage/Handling: 36F
Notice: 1 day
(Last Updated: 10/25/2011 11:42:11 AM PST)
Description:
First identified in Kansas, 1875, the Stayman Winesap is medium to large in size with a dull red bloom over greenish base, striped red in less highly-colored fruit. The flesh is yellowish, firm, tender, juicy, sweet and pleasantly subacid. The Stayman Winesap is an excellent all-purpose Apple, perfect for eating fresh, juicing, baking and cooking.
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California Chestnuts *L*
SUPC: 1305655
Pack: 5lb cartons; 25lb sacks
Availability: September through December
Ship: Truck or Airfreight
Yield: Peeling loss is about 50 percent of raw weight.
Count: Varies with size
Storage/Handling:
Notice: Daily Availibility
(Last Updated: 10/25/2011 11:30:26 AM PST)
Recipe/Serving Ideas
Description:
Chestnuts (ours are grown in California!) contain more starch and less oil than most other nuts and have had a special role as food for this reason. Rural uses of wild Chestnuts include the original Italian polenta, a porridge that was made with Chestnut meal before the introduction of maize from the New World; and bread and biscuits made of Chestnut meal mixed with cereal flour. Although the European chestnut has almost the same proportions of protein, starch and fat as wheat, it lacks gluten to bind bread together, and can be used in breads in moderate amounts. Chestnut meal, called farina dolce (sweet flour) in Italian, is often used as a thickener in Italian dishes. Chestnuts are often employed in stuffings for poultry. Other Chestnut preparations include purees for serving with meat and game; Chestnust cooked with Brussels sprouts; Chestnut soups and soufflés; the Italian castagnaccio, a semi-sweet baked dish incorporating other nuts and sultanas; numerous puddings; many gateaux and cakes; and Chestnut ice creams.
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California Chestnuts *L*
SUPC: 1305655
Pack: 5lb cartons; 25lb sacks
Availability: September through December
Ship: Truck or Airfreight
Yield: Peeling loss is about 50 percent of raw weight.
Count: Varies with size
Storage/Handling:
Notice: Daily Availibility
(Last Updated: 10/25/2011 11:30:26 AM PST)
Recipe/Serving Ideas
Description:
Chestnuts (ours are grown in California!) contain more starch and less oil than most other nuts and have had a special role as food for this reason. Rural uses of wild Chestnuts include the original Italian polenta, a porridge that was made with Chestnut meal before the introduction of maize from the New World; and bread and biscuits made of Chestnut meal mixed with cereal flour. Although the European chestnut has almost the same proportions of protein, starch and fat as wheat, it lacks gluten to bind bread together, and can be used in breads in moderate amounts. Chestnut meal, called farina dolce (sweet flour) in Italian, is often used as a thickener in Italian dishes. Chestnuts are often employed in stuffings for poultry. Other Chestnut preparations include purees for serving with meat and game; Chestnust cooked with Brussels sprouts; Chestnut soups and soufflés; the Italian castagnaccio, a semi-sweet baked dish incorporating other nuts and sultanas; numerous puddings; many gateaux and cakes; and Chestnut ice creams.
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Baby Kiwi
SUPC: Yes...Call
Pack: 12/.5 pint trays
Availability: February through March (New Zealand); September through October (Oregon)
Ship: Truck or Airfreight
Yield: 100%
Count: Varies
Storage/Handling: 38F
Notice: 1 day
(Last Updated: 10/11/2011 2:44:08 PM PST)
Description:
The thin, smooth, bright green skin of the Hardy variety kiwifruit (fondly known as Baby Kiwi) protects bright green flesh that looks exactly like a miniature version of the common Kiwi. The flavor is similar, but Baby Kiwi is often sweeter. Great for amenity baskets and beautiful presentation!
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Baby Kiwi
SUPC: Yes...Call
Pack: 12/.5 pint trays
Availability: February through March (New Zealand); September through October (Oregon)
Ship: Truck or Airfreight
Yield: 100%
Count: Varies
Storage/Handling: 38F
Notice: 1 day
(Last Updated: 10/11/2011 2:44:08 PM PST)
Description:
The thin, smooth, bright green skin of the Hardy variety kiwifruit (fondly known as Baby Kiwi) protects bright green flesh that looks exactly like a miniature version of the common Kiwi. The flavor is similar, but Baby Kiwi is often sweeter. Great for amenity baskets and beautiful presentation!
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Pomegranates
SUPC: 7103930
Pack: 2 layer cartons
Availability: Late Summer (August) through mid-February
Ship: Truck or Airfreight
Yield:
Count: 48 to 50
Storage/Handling:
Notice: 1 day
(Last Updated: 9/19/2011 9:32:22 PM PST)
Recipe/Serving Ideas
Description:
Long considered an autumn fruit, Pomegranates make their entrance in late summer, thanks to the early Granada variety. These early pomegranates are historically a little light in exterior color. Early Wonderfuls will make their appearance by the beginning of September, and by the middle of October, the Wonderful variety will be available and we will see the deep ruby red exterior color that typifies the Pomegranate. Just about any dish will be enhanced by a sprinkling of the pomegranate's tart, glistening seeds, which are the perfect size for garnishing dishes throughout a meal. They add texture, color and a burst of flavor to vegetable or fruit salads; they provide a lovely finish for soups; point up the acidity of a sauce for meat or fowl; and look ravishing on fruit desserts, ices, ice creams, and tarts.
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Pomegranates
SUPC: 7103930
Pack: 2 layer cartons
Availability: Late Summer (August) through mid-February
Ship: Truck or Airfreight
Yield:
Count: 48 to 50
Storage/Handling:
Notice: 1 day
(Last Updated: 9/19/2011 9:32:22 PM PST)
Recipe/Serving Ideas
Description:
Long considered an autumn fruit, Pomegranates make their entrance in late summer, thanks to the early Granada variety. These early pomegranates are historically a little light in exterior color. Early Wonderfuls will make their appearance by the beginning of September, and by the middle of October, the Wonderful variety will be available and we will see the deep ruby red exterior color that typifies the Pomegranate. Just about any dish will be enhanced by a sprinkling of the pomegranate's tart, glistening seeds, which are the perfect size for garnishing dishes throughout a meal. They add texture, color and a burst of flavor to vegetable or fruit salads; they provide a lovely finish for soups; point up the acidity of a sauce for meat or fowl; and look ravishing on fruit desserts, ices, ice creams, and tarts.
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Concord Grapes
SUPC: Yes...Call
Pack: 12/quarts; 5lb carton
Availability: March and April (from Chile); late July through September (from California)
Ship: Truck or Airfreight
Yield:
Count:
Storage/Handling: 36F
Notice: 1 day
(Last Updated: 9/12/2011 8:53:11 AM PST)
Description:
If you love Welch's grape juice, you'll love Concord Grapes. Ephraim Wales Bull, "The Father of the Concord Grape" developed this rich and flavorful variety after years of experimental and painstaking cultivation. In 1853, Bull exhibited the Concord, named after the town, before the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, and in 1854 he placed the grapes on the market for the first time. Horace Greeley called the Concord "the grape for the millions," and this wonderful variety was awarded the Greeley prize by the American Institute. Try Concord Grapes, and experience what everyone's so excited about!
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Concord Grapes
SUPC: Yes...Call
Pack: 12/quarts; 5lb carton
Availability: March and April (from Chile); late July through September (from California)
Ship: Truck or Airfreight
Yield:
Count:
Storage/Handling: 36F
Notice: 1 day
(Last Updated: 9/12/2011 8:53:11 AM PST)
Description:
If you love Welch's grape juice, you'll love Concord Grapes. Ephraim Wales Bull, "The Father of the Concord Grape" developed this rich and flavorful variety after years of experimental and painstaking cultivation. In 1853, Bull exhibited the Concord, named after the town, before the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, and in 1854 he placed the grapes on the market for the first time. Horace Greeley called the Concord "the grape for the millions," and this wonderful variety was awarded the Greeley prize by the American Institute. Try Concord Grapes, and experience what everyone's so excited about!
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Pineapple Quince
SUPC: Yes...Call
Pack: 2 layer carton (30, 40 and 50 series)
Availability: March through May from Chile; August through January from California
Ship: Truck or Airfreight
Yield:
Count: depends on pack size
Storage/Handling: 36F
Notice: Order Monday for Thursday delivery for FM Quince; no pre-order required for commercial Quince
(Last Updated: 9/8/2011 5:30:48 PM PST)
Recipe/Serving Ideas
Description:
Some botanists believe that the Quince was the "apple" in the Garden of Eden, so we can probably consider this an heirloom fruit. The Pineapple variety is the most fragrant and flavorful, and therefore, the most popular and readily available. Hard as a rock, the Quince requires some effort from the cook, but the results are well worth the commitment. When cooked with sugar, Pineapple Quince turns a lovely shade of rose and its fragrance is wonderfully spicy and rich. Quince's high pectin content makes it especially wonderful in jams, jellies and preserves. Cook alone or with apples in sweet or savory dishes.
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Pineapple Quince
SUPC: Yes...Call
Pack: 2 layer carton (30, 40 and 50 series)
Availability: March through May from Chile; August through January from California
Ship: Truck or Airfreight
Yield:
Count: depends on pack size
Storage/Handling: 36F
Notice: Order Monday for Thursday delivery for FM Quince; no pre-order required for commercial Quince
(Last Updated: 9/8/2011 5:30:48 PM PST)
Recipe/Serving Ideas
Description:
Some botanists believe that the Quince was the "apple" in the Garden of Eden, so we can probably consider this an heirloom fruit. The Pineapple variety is the most fragrant and flavorful, and therefore, the most popular and readily available. Hard as a rock, the Quince requires some effort from the cook, but the results are well worth the commitment. When cooked with sugar, Pineapple Quince turns a lovely shade of rose and its fragrance is wonderfully spicy and rich. Quince's high pectin content makes it especially wonderful in jams, jellies and preserves. Cook alone or with apples in sweet or savory dishes.
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French Leeks *L*S*
SUPC: Yes...Call
Pack: 5lb carton
Availability: Mid-August into November
Ship: Truck or Airfreight
Yield:
Count: Varies
Storage/Handling:
Notice: 1 day
(Last Updated: 8/29/2011 1:51:38 PM PST)
Description:
This Leek variety is prized for its long, white shank and tender texture. Each leek's diameter is less than an inch. The scale of French Leeks is perfect for cutting them into 1 1/2 to 2 inch lengths to be featured in myriad recipes. Try Leeks Victor (remember Celery Victor?). Leeks Vinaigrette with Smoked Whitefish and Heirloom Apple. Leeks and Fingerling Potatoes with Shallot Caper Vinaigrette. For great Leek inspiration, read the passage preceding the Leeks with Vinaigrette recipe in Thomas Keller's Bouchon cookbook.
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French Leeks *L*S*
SUPC: Yes...Call
Pack: 5lb carton
Availability: Mid-August into November
Ship: Truck or Airfreight
Yield:
Count: Varies
Storage/Handling:
Notice: 1 day
(Last Updated: 8/29/2011 1:51:38 PM PST)
Description:
This Leek variety is prized for its long, white shank and tender texture. Each leek's diameter is less than an inch. The scale of French Leeks is perfect for cutting them into 1 1/2 to 2 inch lengths to be featured in myriad recipes. Try Leeks Victor (remember Celery Victor?). Leeks Vinaigrette with Smoked Whitefish and Heirloom Apple. Leeks and Fingerling Potatoes with Shallot Caper Vinaigrette. For great Leek inspiration, read the passage preceding the Leeks with Vinaigrette recipe in Thomas Keller's Bouchon cookbook.
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Wild Huckleberries
SUPC: 4539920
Pack: 12/1lb; 1lb
Availability: From late August into November
Ship: Airfreight
Yield:
Count:
Storage/Handling:
Notice: 2 days notice
(Last Updated: 8/29/2011 1:47:13 PM PST)
Recipe/Serving Ideas
Description:
WILD HUCKLEBERRIES are quite similar to blueberries, but have a tougher skin and hard internal seeds. They are small but mighty and every berry packs a flavorful punch. Their flavor is sharper than that of blueberries, but they can be eaten and cooked in exactly the same ways. Prized for jams, jellies and baking (muffins, scones, pies, etc., etc.) WILD HUCKLEBERRIES are wonderful as the feature ingredient in a savory sauce gracing squab or duck. They are not true berries, but drupes, fruits with hard stones. Facciola (1990) remarks that when cooked and served cold, their flavor is like a combination of gooseberry and cranberry sauce, with the slight bitter taste of grapefruit marmalade. Like any wild creature, HUCKLEBERRIES are very fragile and should be considered an ingredient. They will arrive a little wet.
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Wild Huckleberries
SUPC: 4539920
Pack: 12/1lb; 1lb
Availability: From late August into November
Ship: Airfreight
Yield:
Count:
Storage/Handling:
Notice: 2 days notice
(Last Updated: 8/29/2011 1:47:13 PM PST)
Recipe/Serving Ideas
Description:
WILD HUCKLEBERRIES are quite similar to blueberries, but have a tougher skin and hard internal seeds. They are small but mighty and every berry packs a flavorful punch. Their flavor is sharper than that of blueberries, but they can be eaten and cooked in exactly the same ways. Prized for jams, jellies and baking (muffins, scones, pies, etc., etc.) WILD HUCKLEBERRIES are wonderful as the feature ingredient in a savory sauce gracing squab or duck. They are not true berries, but drupes, fruits with hard stones. Facciola (1990) remarks that when cooked and served cold, their flavor is like a combination of gooseberry and cranberry sauce, with the slight bitter taste of grapefruit marmalade. Like any wild creature, HUCKLEBERRIES are very fragile and should be considered an ingredient. They will arrive a little wet.
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Dixie Butter Shelling Beans *L*S*O*
SUPC: Yes
Pack: 5lb carton
Availability: mid-July through September
Ship: Truck or Airfreight
Yield:
Count:
Storage/Handling: 38F
Notice: PLEASE NOTE!!!: Order Monday morning for Wednesday shipment
(Last Updated: 8/4/2011 8:59:48 AM PST)
Description:
Butter Bean and Lima Bean are regional terms for the same family of shelling beans. If you’ve only eaten frozen or canned Lima Beans it is time to try these little gems. The beans are quite small and a bit more rounded than their larger Lima cousins. The flavor of Dixie Butter Beans is sweet and nutty; more delicate and creamier than Limas.
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Dixie Butter Shelling Beans *L*S*O*
SUPC: Yes
Pack: 5lb carton
Availability: mid-July through September
Ship: Truck or Airfreight
Yield:
Count:
Storage/Handling: 38F
Notice: PLEASE NOTE!!!: Order Monday morning for Wednesday shipment
(Last Updated: 8/4/2011 8:59:48 AM PST)
Description:
Butter Bean and Lima Bean are regional terms for the same family of shelling beans. If you’ve only eaten frozen or canned Lima Beans it is time to try these little gems. The beans are quite small and a bit more rounded than their larger Lima cousins. The flavor of Dixie Butter Beans is sweet and nutty; more delicate and creamier than Limas.
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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: 8/4/2011 8:55:47 AM 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.
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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: 8/4/2011 8:55:47 AM 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.
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Cranberry Shelling Beans *L*S*
SUPC: 4544094
Pack: 5lb cartons
Availability: August into December
Ship: Truck or Airfreight
Yield: One pound beans in the pod yields 10 ounces shelled beans
Count: Varies
Storage/Handling: 40-45F, 95% relative humidity
Notice: 1 day
(Last Updated: 8/4/2011 8:46:18 AM PST)
Recipe/Serving Ideas
Description:
Also known as Borlotti beans, CRANBERRY BEANS are wonderful beans that are at their best when fresh. The ecru beans are streaked with bright cherry red, and they are easy to shell and cook fairly quickly. They hold their shape well and have a mildly nutty taste. Like the cannellini, the classic CRANBERRY BEAN made its way from South America to Europe. The craze for Tuscan food has placed the CRANBERRY second in popularity to the cannellini, but if anything, it's a bit more flavorful than its pale cousin, and it is the bean that is preferred in Venice. One of Southern California's most acclaimed restaurants is so enamoured of fresh CRANBERRY BEANS that when they're available, they purchase a hundred pounds or so, and shell, blanch, and freeze them for future use. When out of season, if you forgot to freeze a few hundred pounds, use dry CRANBERRY, fresh or dry cannellini, pinto, red or pink kidney beans, but nothing matches the flavor and texture of a fresh CRANBERRY BEAN.
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Cranberry Shelling Beans *L*S*
SUPC: 4544094
Pack: 5lb cartons
Availability: August into December
Ship: Truck or Airfreight
Yield: One pound beans in the pod yields 10 ounces shelled beans
Count: Varies
Storage/Handling: 40-45F, 95% relative humidity
Notice: 1 day
(Last Updated: 8/4/2011 8:46:18 AM PST)
Recipe/Serving Ideas
Description:
Also known as Borlotti beans, CRANBERRY BEANS are wonderful beans that are at their best when fresh. The ecru beans are streaked with bright cherry red, and they are easy to shell and cook fairly quickly. They hold their shape well and have a mildly nutty taste. Like the cannellini, the classic CRANBERRY BEAN made its way from South America to Europe. The craze for Tuscan food has placed the CRANBERRY second in popularity to the cannellini, but if anything, it's a bit more flavorful than its pale cousin, and it is the bean that is preferred in Venice. One of Southern California's most acclaimed restaurants is so enamoured of fresh CRANBERRY BEANS that when they're available, they purchase a hundred pounds or so, and shell, blanch, and freeze them for future use. When out of season, if you forgot to freeze a few hundred pounds, use dry CRANBERRY, fresh or dry cannellini, pinto, red or pink kidney beans, but nothing matches the flavor and texture of a fresh CRANBERRY BEAN.
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Lemon Cucumbers *L*S*
SUPC: In Process
Pack: 5lb cartons
Availability: July through September
Ship: Air freight or Truck
Yield:
Count: Varies
Storage/Handling:
Notice: Order Tues for Wed ship
(Last Updated: 8/4/2011 8:44:32 AM PST)
Description:
The LEMON CUCUMBER is an heirloom variety that dates back to 1894. A popular and unusual home garden variety, this cucumber has spherical, broad oval fruit that are 2-3 inches long. When the skin is translucent or very pale yellow, fruits can be sliced and eaten either peeled or unpeeled. Lemon cucumbers turn golden yellow at maturity and become bitter. The flesh is very thick and white and they have lots of seeds.
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Lemon Cucumbers *L*S*
SUPC: In Process
Pack: 5lb cartons
Availability: July through September
Ship: Air freight or Truck
Yield:
Count: Varies
Storage/Handling:
Notice: Order Tues for Wed ship
(Last Updated: 8/4/2011 8:44:32 AM PST)
Description:
The LEMON CUCUMBER is an heirloom variety that dates back to 1894. A popular and unusual home garden variety, this cucumber has spherical, broad oval fruit that are 2-3 inches long. When the skin is translucent or very pale yellow, fruits can be sliced and eaten either peeled or unpeeled. Lemon cucumbers turn golden yellow at maturity and become bitter. The flesh is very thick and white and they have lots of seeds.
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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: 8/4/2011 8:44:06 AM PST)
Description:
(Please note: Mulberries will be wet 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!
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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: 8/4/2011 8:44:06 AM PST)
Description:
(Please note: Mulberries will be wet 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!
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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: 5/23/2011 9:24:26 AM PST)
Description:
Also known as a Donut Peach, the Saturn Peach was named for its flat shape and sunken center. Descendants of the Chinese flat Peach, this variety is usually 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 inches in diameter and 1/2 inch tall with pale yellow skin tinged with a slight blush. The juicy white flesh boasts a low acid, sweet flavor with a hint of almond. The flesh is tender and perfect for those who love a sweet finish. Saturn Peaches are a freestone variety with a pit about the size of a pistachio nut, making them perfect for eating out-of-hand. Although they look unusual, Saturn Peaches can be used as any other Peach. Try grilling with olive oil and top with ginger creme fraiche.
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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: 5/23/2011 9:24:26 AM PST)
Description:
Also known as a Donut Peach, the Saturn Peach was named for its flat shape and sunken center. Descendants of the Chinese flat Peach, this variety is usually 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 inches in diameter and 1/2 inch tall with pale yellow skin tinged with a slight blush. The juicy white flesh boasts a low acid, sweet flavor with a hint of almond. The flesh is tender and perfect for those who love a sweet finish. Saturn Peaches are a freestone variety with a pit about the size of a pistachio nut, making them perfect for eating out-of-hand. Although they look unusual, Saturn Peaches can be used as any other Peach. Try grilling with olive oil and top with ginger creme fraiche.
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Ataulfo Mango
SUPC: Yes
Pack: 1 layer (16 to 22 ct)
Availability: Mid-March through July
Ship: Truck or Airfreight
Yield:
Count:
Storage/Handling:
Notice: 1 day
(Last Updated: 4/11/2011 10:03:33 AM PST)
Description:
Also known as Manila Mangoes, Ataulfo Mangoes are prized for their creamy, smooth texture and sweet flavor. Once they are available, we know that Champagne Mangoes (a branded Mango packed in Texas) are just around the corner.
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Ataulfo Mango
SUPC: Yes
Pack: 1 layer (16 to 22 ct)
Availability: Mid-March through July
Ship: Truck or Airfreight
Yield:
Count:
Storage/Handling:
Notice: 1 day
(Last Updated: 4/11/2011 10:03:33 AM PST)
Description:
Also known as Manila Mangoes, Ataulfo Mangoes are prized for their creamy, smooth texture and sweet flavor. Once they are available, we know that Champagne Mangoes (a branded Mango packed in Texas) are just around the corner.
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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: 4/4/2011 12:28:54 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.
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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: 4/4/2011 12:28:54 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.
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Cippolini Onion Shoots *L*S*O*
SUPC: 0068144
Pack: 6 bunches per carton
Availability: Year Round with a few weather-related gaps
Ship: Truck or Airfreight
Yield:
Count: Varies
Storage/Handling: 36F
Notice: PLEASE NOTE!!! Order Tuesday morning for Wednesday shipment
(Last Updated: 2/15/2011 9:11:14 AM PST)
Description:
Some truly great specialty items have been developed as a direct result of growers thinning their rows and marketing the resulting product (e.g. Baby Parsnips, Baby Parsley Root, Young Green Chard). Here's another: Cippolini Onion Shoots. They look like teeny green or red onions, but their flavor is much milder...similar to mild chives. Leave the roots on Cippolini Onion Shoots and trim the tops to 3 to 4 inches...add them, just before serving, to clear soups, toss them into mixed green salads, serve them as lovely component of a crudite platter. Cippolini Onion Shoots combine the wonderful, mild flavor of Italy's favorite onion with a lovely presentation.
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Cippolini Onion Shoots *L*S*O*
SUPC: 0068144
Pack: 6 bunches per carton
Availability: Year Round with a few weather-related gaps
Ship: Truck or Airfreight
Yield:
Count: Varies
Storage/Handling: 36F
Notice: PLEASE NOTE!!! Order Tuesday morning for Wednesday shipment
(Last Updated: 2/15/2011 9:11:14 AM PST)
Description:
Some truly great specialty items have been developed as a direct result of growers thinning their rows and marketing the resulting product (e.g. Baby Parsnips, Baby Parsley Root, Young Green Chard). Here's another: Cippolini Onion Shoots. They look like teeny green or red onions, but their flavor is much milder...similar to mild chives. Leave the roots on Cippolini Onion Shoots and trim the tops to 3 to 4 inches...add them, just before serving, to clear soups, toss them into mixed green salads, serve them as lovely component of a crudite platter. Cippolini Onion Shoots combine the wonderful, mild flavor of Italy's favorite onion with a lovely presentation.
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Baby Purple Artichokes *L*
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: 2/7/2011 8:33:03 AM 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 farmer 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 farmer suggests trimming these little babies, cutting them in quarters and serving them raw with bagna cauda.
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Baby Purple Artichokes *L*
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: 2/7/2011 8:33:03 AM 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 farmer 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 farmer suggests trimming these little babies, cutting them in quarters and serving them raw with bagna cauda.
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