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Stone Fruit

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Everything you always wanted to know about stone fruit (but were afraid to ask) Stone fruit season is coming. Here’s a primer on some of our favorites. Stone fruit that is woven into the pit is called “cling.” Fruit that has less fiber woven into the pit is called “semi-cling.” And fruit that is free [...]

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Caramelized Stone Fruit Crostini

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Recipe by Tanya Milosevich INGREDIENTS 3–5 plums, peaches, and/or nectarines, cut in quarters, stones removed Juice of one Valencia orange 3 tablespoons sugar Slices of baguette, toasted 1  1/2 cups fresh ricotta cheese PREPARATION Put orange juice and sugar in a pan and heat until sugar is dissolved. Put stone fruit in the pan and [...]

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Summer Bread Pudding

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Courtesy of Delilah’s Farm INGREDIENTS 1 cup very coarsely chopped plums 1 cup very coarsely chopped nectarines 1 cup grapes, cut in half 1/2 cup orange juice 1/4 cup agave nectar 8 slices white or egg bread, crusts removed Whipped cream or ice cream (optional) PREPARATION Heat fruit, orange juice, and agave nectar in a [...]

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Nectarine Peach Frappe

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Adapted from Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone Ingredients 2 nectarines 1 peach 1 1/2 cups yogurt, keifer, or buttermilk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 6 ice cubes 2 tablespoons fresh squeezed orange juice Preparation Peel and slice the fruit. Place in a blender or food processor and puree together with yogurt, vanilla, orange juice, and ice until smooth. [...]

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Yellow Summer Bright Nectarine

A classic yellow nectarine, one of the family Bright. Sing harmony with sisters Rose Bright, Diamond Bright, and Spring Bright. Share and Enjoy:

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Yellow Nectarine

Crimson kissed, nectarines are one gene off from a peach. Without the fuzzy coat yellow nectarines make the scene for all the summer happenings. Big honey taste in cling and freestone varieties is oft lauded in their names like Honey Bright and Honey Royal. Share and Enjoy:

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Yellow Nectarine

Peaches without the fuzz! Actually, nectarines ARE peaches but contain a recessive gene that makes them a little sweeter. These have a smooth skin. Share and Enjoy:

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White Sweet Home Nectarine

Lynyrd Skynyrd sings “Sweet Home Alabama”, FruitGuys sing “Sweet Home nectarine, where the fruit is so true, Sweet Home nectarine, lord, we bring it fresh to you.” Share and Enjoy:

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White Nectarine

Get direct access to sweetness, cousin to the white peach sans the fuzz. With names containing Pearl, Diamond, Arctic, Fire, Bright many white nectarines add bling to the summer months. Share and Enjoy:

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White Nectarine

Peaches with out the fuzz! Actually, nectarines ARE peaches but with a recessive gene that makes them a little sweeter and with a smooth skin. Cut down the seam, twist and separate: with one bite you can prove Mendel’s genetics and enjoy a sweet-tasting fruit at the same. Share and Enjoy:

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