5/20/2013 2:31:22 AM CST see larger 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: 9/24/2012 2:29:54 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. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Yuzu SUPC: 9770694 Pack: 1lb and 18lb Availability: mid-April into June, and September through December Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: Count: Varies Storage/Handling: 38F Notice: 1 day (Last Updated: 9/24/2012 2:26:45 PM PST) Description: Yuzu is a citrus fruit common in Japanese kitchens. Both juice and zest is very fragrant, and 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 adds a delicious complexity anywhere you would use a kick of acid. Traditionally, shredded 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, and Yuzu Monogatari (Gin, Ginger Ale and Yuzu juice). Yuzu’s exterior color changes from green to yellow as the season progresses. Exterior color is not important, and either color fruit is used interchangeably. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Empire Heirloom Apple *L*S* SUPC: Yes...Call Pack: 25lb carton Availability: September through November Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: Count: Storage/Handling: 36F Notice: 1 day (Last Updated: 9/10/2012 12:43:48 PM PST) Description: An excellent all-around Apple for eating fresh, cooking, baking and juicing, the Empire was developed in New York in 1966, and has excellent flavor, high sugar, fine texture and is very juicy. Our Empires are dry farmed in a small canyon near San Luis Obispo, California. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger 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: 8/13/2012 10:01:49 PM 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! /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Black Mission Figs (tree ripe) *L*S* SUPC: Yes...call Pack: 12/full-pints; 6/full-pints Availability: June through November from California Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: 100% Count: Varies Storage/Handling: 38F Notice: 1 day (Last Updated: 8/13/2012 9:24:18 PM PST) Description: The story that Adam wandered through the Garden of Eden wearing a fig leaf should give you an idea of how long figs have been around. It's a shame that more Americans are not familiar with their attributes. According to Alice Waters in her new book, Chez Panisse Fruit, "Their soft, honeyed character tames the aggressiveness of hot peppers, garlic, and onions; stands up to the assertiveness of anchovies; and is beautifully complemented by the herbaceous flavors of thyme, mint and lavender. The classic Italian combination of figs and prosciutto has led us to explore other combinations of figs with salty or smoky pork and poultry". Waters continues, "(the BLACK MISSION's) purple-black delicate skin contains flesh that ranges from pale to dark pink and has good flavor...Ripe figs give to gentle pressure and often have small cracks in the skin." /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Cranberry Shelling Beans *L* SUPC: 4544094 Pack: 5lb cartons Availability: July 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: 7/19/2012 3:04:03 PM PST) Recipe/Serving Ideas Description: Also known as a Borlotti Bean, Cranberry Shelling Bean is a wonderful variety that is at its best when fresh. The ecru beans are streaked with bright cherry red, and when cooked, they turn a taupey-pink. They are easy to shell and cook fairly quickly. They hold their shape well, have a very creamy texture and a mildly nutty flavor. Like the Cannellini, the Cranberry Bean made its way from South America to Europe. The popularity of Tuscan flavors 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. Nothing matches the flavor and texture of a fresh Cranberry Bean. You will taste the difference. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Rosa Bianca Eggplant *L*S* SUPC: yes...call Pack: 5 lb. carton Availability: July through October Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: Count: Varies Storage/Handling: 38F Notice: Order Tuesday for Wednesday shipment (Last Updated: 7/19/2012 2:59:18 PM PST) Description: A beautiful Italian heirloom variety, Rosa Bianca Eggplant has creamy, fluffy, mild, tender flesh with delicate flavor, few seeds and no bitterness. There are other varieties that look very similar to Rosa Bianca (Beatrice, for example) but is far and away our favorite eggplant. There is no substitute. Grown on small, family farms in Southern California, Rosa Bianca is a small variety, usually 4 to 6 inches across and oblong. Eggplants love hot weather, so they are perfect for summer menus. If you’re not sure which Eggplant variety is your favorite, here’s the best way to find out: get a piece or two of all the Eggplant varieties you can find, slice each the same thickness, brush with olive oil, roast in a hot oven, and sprinkle with sea salt. When each variety is prepared like this, you will be able to clearly discern flavor and texture differences. We wager that Rosa Bianca will be your favorite, too. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Red Currant Berry *L*S* 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: 6/25/2012 8:40:42 AM PST) Description: Closely related to the gooseberry, Red Currant Berries 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 White Currant Berries *L*S* 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: 6/25/2012 8:39:09 AM 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 Garlic Scapes (Whistles) *L*S* SUPC: Yes...Call Pack: 1lb or 5lb Availability: late-April into June Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: 100% Count: Storage/Handling: 38F Notice: 1 day (Last Updated: 5/15/2012 11:07:05 AM PST) Description: When the flower stalk of hardneck Garlic is newly-budded, it is tender and provides a delightfully subtle Garlic flavor. Known as Garlic Scapes or Garlic Whistles, this Spring item is often paired with Potatoes, 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 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: 4/3/2012 1:42:13 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 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: 3/29/2012 11:59:10 AM 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 Tarocco Blood Orange *L*S* SUPC: Yes...Call Pack: 20lb carton Availability: March into April Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: Count: Varies Storage/Handling: Notice: (Last Updated: 3/22/2012 12:46:28 PM PST) Description: The Tarocco Blood Orange is known as the sweetest and most flavorful orange of all three varieties (Moro, Sanguinelli and Tarocco) of Blood Oranges. The Tarocco's soluble sugar numbers range from 11.7 to 13.5; 2 to 3 points higher than that of the Moro variety. All three varieties can be traced to the hilly areas and plains surrounding the Mt. Etna volcano in Sicily, and the trees have been easily adapted to inland valleys of California and the desert areas. Although Blood Orange trees grown in California's Central Valley produce fruit with the best interior color, the Tarocco variety is never very red. Its segments look more like a colorful sunrise than a dark, dark red. But what they lack in color, Tarocco Blood Oranges more than make up for in sweet, rich flavor! /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Ramps (Wild Leeks) SUPC: 8770059 (5lb); 5245865 (1lb) Pack: 5 lb. carton, or by the pound Availability: late March into May Ship: Airfreight Only Yield: Count: Varies Storage/Handling: 36F Notice: 2 days (Last Updated: 3/22/2012 9:43:05 AM PST) Recipe/Serving Ideas Description: Ramps(Allium tricoccum) is a native edible plant which grows wild from Canada to the Carolinas in the rich soil of shady spots such as woods, coves and ravines. Also referred to as wild leeks, they are closely related to the garlic family. Ramps appear in mid-March into May, a significant member of spring's holy trinity: Fiddleheads, morels and ramps. With their little white bulbs and two long spear-shaped leaves, ramps are loved for their assertive flavor. Historically, ramps were first edible wild greens that appeared following winter, and early settlers welcomed them as a "spring tonic" following months of dried or salted foods. This culinary heritage has been passed from generation to generation. Modern day chefs welcome spring by featuring ramps, raw or cooked, in many dishes that call for leeks, scallions or onions. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Greengage Plums SUPC: 0114470 Pack: 11 lb carton (NZ), 5lb (Calif) Availability: February through March from New Zealand; September from California Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: Count: Varies Storage/Handling: Notice: 1 day (Last Updated: 2/28/2012 9:13:29 AM PST) Description: Wild Greengage Plums were probably introduced to Britain by the Romans, but disappeared from cultivation until Sir Thomas Gage brought them from France in the eighteenth century (and gave them his name). In France, they are known as Reine-Claude after the wife of Francois I, who adored their sweet flavor. These small members of the plum family have green skin, sometimes tinged with yellow or rose pink, which turn golden as the fruit ripens. There are many varieties of Greengage; all have firm flesh and a delicious honeyed flavor. "Transparent" Gages have fine, translucent flesh; if you hold the fruit up to the light, you can clearly see the shadow of the pit. These Golden Gages have a particularly sweet flavor. The deliciously sweet flavor of Greengage Plums makes them ideal for eating out of hand. They can also be gently poached in syrup, pureed for mousses and fools or made into excellent compotes and jams. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Murcott Mandarin, Stem & Leaf *L*S* SUPC: Yes...Call Pack: 20lb carton Availability: February through April Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: Count: Varies Storage/Handling: As Citrus Notice: 1 day (Last Updated: 2/28/2012 9:09:29 AM PST) Description: It is the consensus of Florida horticulturists that the MURCOTT MANDARIN variety is a tangor of unknown origin resulting from the breeding program of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. According to Robert Willard Hodgson in Horticultural Varieties of Citrus, "The oldest known budded tree, from which the present commercial acreage largely if not entirely traces, still remains on the place formerly owned by a nurseryman, Charles Murcott Smith, in Bayview, Clearwater, Florida, and is thought to have been budded about 1922" (Ziegler and Wolfe, 1961). Under the name Honey Murcott, small-scale commercial propagation was undertaken in 1928. During the past decade, Murcott has been planted rather extensively in Florida. Typical of "common mandarins", Murcotts have thin rind, rather tightly adherent but readily peelable. The rind surface is smooth to slightly pebbled and the color is yellowish-orange at maturity. High sugar content combined with good acid level results in intense, rich flavor. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger 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. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger 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. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger 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. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger 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! /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger 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. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger 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. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger 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. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger 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. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger 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! /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger 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. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger 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. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger 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. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger 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. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger 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. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger 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. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger 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. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ 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: 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. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger 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. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ 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: 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! /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ 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: 5/23/2011 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. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger 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. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ 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: 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. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger 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. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger 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. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/   Freshpoint.com |  Home |  The Story