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 into a popular dietary staple with a love-it-or-hate-it reputation. In this guide, we’ll delve into its history, varieties, and health benefits. Origins and History The first recorded evidence
The Winesap is a light red apple with a slight cinnamon taste on the sides of the tongue, like spicy apple cider.
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 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 afternoons by a cozy fire. Daydream, and then get back to work.
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 appeared in the Sierra foothills in the 1800s, then grew up in the Anderson Valley. Sierra Beauty apples are large and striped, crisp, and tart.
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 your fields to flower; leave your cheese to sour.” This apple is crisp and fresh, fresh, fresh.
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 little when oxidized. That’s cracker mate!
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 your fields to flower, leave your cheese to sour.” Except this apple is crisp, tart, and fresh, fresh, fresh. Natural russeting may occur and
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 the Prairie Provinces.
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.
New York gave us air conditioning, the tuxedo, the club sandwich, and—drumroll please—the Jonathan apple! Medium-sized, sweet, and a bit acidic, this heirloom apple from Woodstock is sometimes also called the Esopus Spitzenburg. Here’s a quick look at the facts about this tasty fruit. What are Jonathan Apples? Jonathan apples aren’t new on the market. They’ve been around since 1826
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 apple has thin skin, a honey sweetness, and creamy flesh.
The Gravenstein apple is the vanguard of California’s apple season and the hallmark crop of Sebastopol in Sonoma County, CA. Every year, Sebastopol throws this tart-sweet, old-fashioned apple two parties—one for its blossom in April and one for its harvest in August. The “Sebastopol Gravenstein Apple” is listed in the Ark of Taste, a list of endangered heritage foods cataloged by Slow
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.
Who’s yer ma? Hoosier pa? People from Indiana call themselves Hoosiers. Goldrush apples are Hoosiers. They’ve got a pedigree as long as yer arm from Purdue University going way back to Rome, the Rome apple that is. This apple is sweet and resilient, just like it’s great aunt, Golden Delicious.
Golden Delicious apples are an American treasure, born from a chance seedling in West Virginia. With their golden skin and mild, sweet taste, these apples are as delicious as they are nutritious. They’re packed with potassium, fiber, and Vitamin C. Plus, they store beautifully and resist browning, making them perfect for eating out of hand or cooking. Explore our full
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 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 king of cameos, popping onscreen in 39 of his 52 movies.
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, mashed for pesto, thrown on top of a pizza, or sautéed and tossed into a pasta sauce. Arugula, a wild herb, is easy to cultivate and is
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 – the Gold Nugget is the last lucky charm on the string of mandarins that take us from November to June. These Gold Nuggets are from Tangerine
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