Thanksgiving is a time for sharing. It’s in that spirit that we share some favorite recipes from FruitGuys staffers and alumni. Is it a coincidence that all of them star the season’s best fruits and …
How to Celebrate National Fruit at Work Day 2017
Can a selfie ease hunger or increase health? It can if it’s posted this October 3, National Fruit at Work Day! Eleven cities will host banana giveaways where you’ll have a chance to selfie your way to …
Balsamic Black Pepper Strawberries
Adapted from herbsspices.about.com INGREDIENTS 1 pint (8 ounces) ripe strawberries, rinsed, hulled, and sliced 1 tablespoon sugar 2–3 teaspoons good-quality balsamic vinegar Freshly …
Spiced Pears and Pomegranate
Adapted from allrecipes.com INGREDIENTS 3 pears, peeled, cored, and cut into wedges Seeds of 1 pomegranate (see our prep tips here!) 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons light …
Q: What are the Rough Brown Spots on My Apple?
Q: What is the rough brown texture on the top of some apples, and is it edible? A: Known as “russeting,” it is a brownish corky or netlike texture that appears on certain varieties of apples and …
Asian Pear
Sometimes called "apple pears" because of their apple-like shape and pear-like taste, Asian pears are probably one of the first domesticated fruits. With hundreds of cultivars, varieties include …
What’s in My Mix?
Q: What’s in my mix? A: You can see a list of what’s in your mix and where each item was grown in just two easy steps: Find out what kind of mix you have. Look on the side of your box, and you …
Easy Kiwi Tart
INGREDIENTS 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed for 1 hour on the counter or overnight in the fridge 2 8-oz bars of cream cheese at room temperature 1 cup purchased or homemade lemon curd …
Where Does The FruitGuys Produce Come From?
Q: Where does The FruitGuys produce come from? A: Our produce is sourced from small family farms near our regional production hubs when seasonally possible. Due to seasonality and weather …
World Environment Day 2015
World Environment Day, celebrated each year on June 5, was started by the United Nations in 1972 as a campaign to raise awareness about the environment and encourage a positive impact on the planet. …
Fresh Apricot-Peach Tart
Adapted from marthastewart.com INGREDIENTS 3 cups peaches and apricots, pitted, and sliced (enough to cover the surface of the tart) 1–2 tablespoons jam or marmalade-apricot, peach, lemon, or …
Why is the skin loose and puffy on some of my tangerines?
Q: Why is the skin loose and puffy on some of my tangerines? A: Those are delicious satsuma mandarin oranges! They have a naturally loose, sometimes bumpy peel. At first glance, people sometimes …
What are Gravenstein apples and how can I order them?
Q: What are Gravenstein apples, and how can I order them? A: We're so glad you asked! Ripened in the warm summer days and sweetened by cool evening fogs, delicious sweet-tart Gravensteins are a …
How can I tell when my stone fruit is ripe?
Q: How can I tell when my stone fruit is ripe (or ready to eat)? A: To protect stone fruit during delivery, such as peaches, plums, nectarines, and apricots, we send it to you on the slightly …
Is it true that The FruitGuys is not offering vegetables anymore?
Q: Is it true that The FruitGuys is not offering vegetables anymore? A: After five years of providing the best mix of excellent organic produce that we could find each week, we have decided to …
Potato Sorrel Soup
Recipe courtesy of Red Wing Farm INGREDIENTS 2 cups potatoes, small dice or slices 2–3 cups sorrel leaves, washed and roughly chopped 2–3 cloves garlic, peeled 2–3 tablespoons butter …
Easy Applesauce
Recipe by The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS Apples Water Sugar (optional) Cinnamon (optional) PREPARATION For each apple used, add 2–3 tablespoons water and 2 pinches of ground …
Herb-Roasted Rutabaga
From Cooks Illustrated, January 1994 INGREDIENTS ½ medium head of garlic 1 large rutabaga, peeled and cut into ¼-inch pieces 2 shallots or ½ cup regular onion, chopped 1 tablespoon …
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 and slicing, or cut …
Oro Blanco Grapefruit
A hybrid developed in 1958 at UC Riverside, yellow oro blanco gets its puffy coat from pomelo and sweet spritzy flavor from white grapefruit. Its thick skin and mild, seedless flesh create a nice …
