Grapefruit, a vibrant and tart member of the citrus family, first appeared on the tropical island of Barbados in the Eastern Caribbean. Since its discovery in the 18th century, grapefruit has evolved …
Winesap Apple
The Winesap is a light red apple with a slight cinnamon taste on the sides of the tongue, like spicy apple cider. …
Stayman Apple
In the 1929 talkie, The Virginian, Gary Cooper commands “When ya call me that, smile!” Our little Virginian, the Stayman apple will make you smile with its crisp snap and robust taste. …
Smokehouse Apple
Smokehouse apples got their name because these flavorful beauties grew near Willam Gibbons smokehouse in Lancaster, PA. The taste is reminiscent of cider. And the name alone seems to evoke autumn …
Pippin Apple
Pippin is just about the cutest name you can give a sweet little apple. Or it conjures a 1970's flashback of actors in harlequin tights dancing Fosse-Fosse-Fosse, belting out Broadway tunes. "Leave …
Pacific Rose Apple
Sometimes called the New Zealand Rose Apple, it is similar to the Fuji but hails from a Gala-Splendor blend. Limited acreage makes these apples a special treat. Red and crisp, the flesh browns a …
Newtown Pippin Apple
Pippin is about as cute a name for a sweet little apple as you can get. Or it conjures a 70”²s flashback of actors in harlequin tights dancing Fosse, Fosse, Fosse, belting out Broadway gold. “Leave …
Macoun Apple
Born at the Geneva New York Ag Station, this apple has gone on to greatness. Just like its namesake John Macoun, a botanist who was the Lewis & Clark of Canada mapping the westward expansion into …
Liberty Apple
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of crunchiness. The Liberty apple is a cross between a Macoun and a Purdue apple. It has a natural waxy surface bloom to protect its skin. …
Jonathan Apple
Medium-sized, sweet, and a bit acidic, this New Yorker apple from Woodstock is also called the Esopus Spitzburg. …
Jonagold Apple
Introduced in 1968 by the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station in Geneva, NY, the Jonagold has become a rising star in apple-dom. Crossed from the JONAthan and the GOLDen Delicious, this …
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. …
Golden Delicious Apple
West Virginia's state fruit is a soft apple with yellow-gold skin and a mild and sweet taste. …
Gala Apple
Sweet and mild, somewhat thin-skinned, and striped. The Gala apple originated in New Zealand from momma Golden Delicious and poppa Kidd's Orange Red. …
Cameo Apple
Cameo apples made their first appearance as a little stray seedling in an orchard in the upper left corner of Washington state. Cameos are tart and aromatic with stripey skin. Alfred Hitchcock was the …
Rockin’ ”˜Rugula
The tender leaves of arugula (Eruca sativa) are alive with the energy of spring. Arugula, or roquette, is a distinctive, somewhat peppery green. It’s very versatile and can be used fresh in salads, …
There’s Gold in Them Hills
For those getting on of our fruit mixes, you will notice these little easy-peel mandarins nestled amongst a variety of fruit. At The FruitGuys we treasure all the various fruits over the seasons …
Freewheelin’ Veggies
The velo-rution will not be televised, it will bring you vegetables! Some of this week’s beautiful veggies in your TakeHome box come from Freewheelin’ Farm near Santa Cruz (Santa Cruz …
Worldwide Wellness – Making a Difference
Congratulations to our fabulous farmer friend and environmental steward, Allen Harthorn of Harpo Organics, who grows succulent organic Valencia oranges in Ventura County. Allen Harthorn and wife, …
Orange Smiles
The Valencia oranges in the crates this week are especially juicy. When divided into sections, each segment appears to be a little juice pouch. They are wonderful chilled, divvied, and shared. The …
