Honeydew Melon

Honey don't, honey do. Succulent honeydew melon are the pastel green ones. Use to be known as White Antibes and were grown by the French and Algerians. Pairs well with mint and cucumber.

Pixie Tangerine

“The World is very old, but every Spring, it groweth young again, and fairies sing.”(Flower Fairies of the Spring, 1923) These sweet spring time treats pop up to the clarion call that Father Winter has gone back to sleep.

Grapefruit

The first grapefruit was described in Barbados in 1750. It is relatively new to the citrus group and thought to be a genetic offshoot of the Pummelo. Grapefruits are an excellent source of Vit C, lycopene and fiber. Grapefruit can interfere with the absorption of some prescription medications, check the label.

Golden Delicious Apple

Golden Delicious Apple -- West Virginia's state fruit is very sweet to the taste, but is prone to bruising and shriveling, so store and handle carefully.

Navel Orange

An orange with an Innie. Navels are aptly named. Native to Brazil, they've been cultivated in Riverside CA since the dawn of the citrus boom in the 1870s. Easy to peel and breaks into sections superbly, this orange is practically seedless.

Kiwi

What fruit has the vitamin C of an orange, the potassium of half a banana, and the fiber of a half-cup of bran flakes? Hint: It's furry. Answer: Kiwi. Enjoy kiwis by peeling or simply cut latitudinally and scoop out green (or yellow) flesh with a spoon.

Jordan Apricot

Apricots have found their way through history and geography, emigrating from Asia Minor. Apricot derived from the Arabic "al-burquk". They are a tantalizing fruit. Admired for their beauty and sensual nature. And they're so cute - you just wanna pinch 'em.

Zucchini

Summer squash are soft skinned with small seeds. In fact zukes and their compatriots crookneck and pattypan are really immature versions of winter squash. Sliced, diced, half-moons cooked or raw, summer squash is the easy one.

Preparation: Rinse before preparing, and trim the ends. No need to peel.

Storage: Zukes are tender and bruise easily, so handle carefully. Store in a bag in the crisper section of the refrigerator. Use within one week.

White Corn

"Maize" is the proper term for corn and in many languages of the Americas it translates to "that which gives us life." Today's white corn means "that which gives us pleasure."

Beets

Beets are a two-fer veggie. One is the fruitful root and two are the leafy greens. They are easiest peeled after roasting or boiling.

Daikon

Daikon is the tiny cubed white vegetable in miso soup. In Punjabi cuisine, it is called "mooli" and in Eastern Europe it is "white radish", often served with sour cream dressings. An extremely versatile vegetable that takes well to being cooked, pickled or eaten raw.

Green Garlic

Spring is green and the garlic is fresh, fresh, fresh! Green garlic is young garlic before the cloves mature. Use as you would scallions. Divine sautéed.

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Fava Beans

Go ahead, say it: "fa-fa fava beans and a nice chianti". Now that that's out of the way you can enjoy one of the most nutritious legumes. May we suggest steamed, served with olive oil, salt, and lemon, and some civil company.

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