Satsuma Tangerine
One of The FruitGuys favorites! This Californian mandarin is seedless and super easy to peel and eat. It has a "zipper" skin which can look bumpy and feel soft. However it is normal and makes the removal of the skin a snap. Just gently push your thumb into the bottom of the fruit and "zip" the skin off. Break apart the wedges and pop in your mouth. It's a sweet treat with a less acidic bite than other citrus.
Clementine
In Arabic Kalamintina "originally an accidental hybrid said to have been discovered by Father Clément Rodier in the garden of his orphanage in Misserghin, near Oran, Algeria.". A sweet neat and petite little treat.
French Butter Pear
Eating this pear has the Calgon take me away oo la la kind of effect. If you can be patient and wait until it is perfect (should give slightly to the touch but not too much), then it will taste like sweet fall itself. Stillwater Orchard, Courtland
Comice Pear
The Doyenne Du Comice was developed in France in the mid 1800's. It is widely grown on the west coast. It can be recognized by its bulbous shape and dimple underneath. It has a green color when firm and turns light yellow as it ripens. When ripe it will have a wonderfully smooth and juicy texture with a lemony-pear taste. Stillwater Orchards, Courtland, CA
Bosc Pear
The elegant Bosc pear is distinguished by its dark gold skin and cinnamon russeting. These pear's ancestors hail from Belgium and so speak Walloon. To check for ripeness, first greet your pear "Diè wåde, comint vos dalez?". Then gently press the stem end, a slight yield means it's ripe. Slice or eat in the hand and bid "Arvèy". Meyers Pride, OR
ORGANIC Red Starkrimson Pear
An aromatic bartlett-like pear also known as Early Red for ripening while it is still technically summer. Unmistakable crimson - the color of kings and colleges and primary on Michelangelo's palette. Columbia Gorge
REGIONAL Pomegranate
Here at the FruitGuys we love fruit lore, and the pomegranate is a veritable jackpot of fruit mythos. The Silk Road is jammed with kings, goddesses, saints and sinners holding up signs extolling the virtues of the noble pomegranate: invincibility, wisdom, wealth and love. Seeker, look for yourself into the pomegranate's treasure chest. Just score and open to behold the rubies, the riches! Ye shall be rewarded with Vitamin C (40% R.D.A) and an abundance of antioxidants. Cruz Farm, Porterville,CA
REGIONAL Fuyu Persimmon
Does the smell of fall put you back in elementary school? Cornucopia decorations, Thanksgiving pageants, paper hand-shape turkeys. Open your text to American History-Jamestown: Captain John Smith "These Putchamis would be a great export crop - but whoa are they tart!" Pocahantas looks up from her work: "John, that's because they are an astringent variety Hachiya, and are best after the first frost. The FruitGuys are sending Fuyu non-astringent Persimmons this week, and they can be eaten just like an apple. Persimmons are high in Vit C & A and the 5-a-Day fruit of the month." Gabriel Farm, Sebastopol, CA
ORGANIC Ambrosia Apple
Food of the Gods. The Goddess of Strife Eris chucked a golden apple at Athena, Aphrodite and Hera (no schleps here) with the message "for the fairest." A fight breaks out like a foul ball in the stands at Shea. Zeus settles it by getting poor Paris to judge. The FruitGuys stay out of those kinda contests... Ambrosia, nice apple what do you think? Viva Tierra
ORGANIC Gala Apple
Sweet and mild. Somewhat thin skinned. Striped. Hails from New Zealand, from momma Golden and poppa Orange Delicious. Viva Tierra
Granny Smith Apple
A firm and crisp green apple. When you think of the traditional tart apple, Granny Smith is it. Refreshing and a wonderful compliment to cheese. This week's are from Washington.
REGIONAL Sierra Beauty Apple
Many claim to be Californians, but few are native. Joan Didion, Jerry Brown, and Dweezil Zappa notwithstanding. Sierra Beauty Apples are indigenous to the golden state. The first saplings appearing in the Sierra foothills in the 1800s, then growing up in the Anderson Valley. These apples are large and striped, crisp and tart. Walker Ranch, Sebastopol, CA
REGIONAL Fuji Apple
In the 1930s the Fuji apple was bred in Japan. Grafted from Virginian royalty Rawls Jennet and Iowa's Red Delicious, it has become an extremely popular apple in Japan. About the size of a baseball (yakyuu no booru) this apple is sweet and delicious. Viva Tierra
ORGANIC Kiwi
Kiwi fruit originated in China and was spread throughout the globe in the 1800's. It arrived in the United States in the early 20th century. Kiwi fruit is one of the best sources of vitamin C. It is the most nutrient-rich fruit by volume. One cup of kiwi contains 273% of the RDA of Vitamin C. A great way to eat it is to cut it cross the middle so that each half is in the shape of a small cup, and then just use a little spoon to scoop it out. This week's are from California.
ORGANIC REGIONAL Valencia Orange
In 1841 people thought William Wilfskill was plum crazy when he planted a Valencia orange tree, but Will was a ranchero who knew his agronomy. The Valencia is the King of Juice Oranges and a fine slicer. The Valencia "re-greens" as it ripens on the tree, green near the stem is normal. Eco-Farm, CA
Bananas
Did you know that Bananas are really a giant herb? The "trunk" of this perennial plant is formed of woven and twisted outer leaves from which emerges a stalk. It takes 10-15 months for the bananas to develop. Our philosophy on ripening is that we want to bring fruit to you that is at the beginning of the "breaking point" of ripeness. Banana ripening is an art and is divided into 6 color stages. The FruitGuys perfect banana is a stage 5 -- yellow with green tips. At this stage the banana will be sweet and firm. People have different tastes and we try to provide clients with the widest choice of ripening range.
Enjoy and be fruitful!
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