September always makes me feel butterflies of excitement. The change from summer to fall still paints faint memories of me looking for the perfect Trapper Keeper with a velcro flap or of dropping my …
B-eautiful Gifts from The FruitGuys
Editor's Note: The gifts listed below were available for the 2021 holiday season. To see our current gift lineup, click here. This year is flying by and that means that gift season is just around …
Announcing The FruitGuys Community Fund 2021 Farm Grantees
Despite funding setbacks caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, The FruitGuys Community Fund, a nonprofit founded by office fruit delivery pioneers and certified B Corp The FruitGuys, is pleased to announce …
Fourth of July Fruit Dishes
The Fourth of July brings to mind so many different images simultaneously: afternoons by a pool, American flags fluttering on front porches, and delicious food hot off the grill. From the …
First Farm Visit of 2021: Rancho Charanda
I visited Paul Rodriguez's farm, Rancho Charanda, in Redlands, CA on February 24, 2021. I had been worried about taking the time because of all of my other responsibilities in the office, but …
Rebecca North Honored by EcoFarm
Rebecca North, The FruitGuys Senior Buyer and chief Fruit Detective, has been awarded the prestigious 2021 Golden Pliers Award from the Ecological Farming Association (EcoFarm). According to …
Doing Good in the Worst Year: Our 2020 Impact Report
2020 was a terrible year and yet the generosity of our community allowed us to bring healthy food to nearly two million people: neighbors in need, frontline healthcare workers, and public school kids …
Navel Orange
You can spot a navel orange by looking for the indented “navel” in its blossom end, which is actually a second, “twin” fruit! The second fruit remains underdeveloped, but from the outside, it …
COVID-19 and Indoor Air Management
By Enviro-Stewards, reposted with permission Coronavirus (COVID-19) can be spread through the air. Therefore, it is necessary to rethink indoor air management systems to reduce the risk of airborne …
Farm Grantees Make Progress Despite Pandemic
The FruitGuys Community Fund 2020 grantee farms have sent us their interim updates, and in spite of the pandemic, these farms and organizations have done some incredible work! These 15 small farms and …
4 Tips for #ParentingInAPandemic
Imagine this: It’s a pandemic. You are working from home. Your son is in preschool, but due to poor air quality from wildfires today, school is canceled. You are feeling constantly guilty because you …
Classic Guacamole Recipe
The Aztecs first made guacamole in the 16th century by mashing avocados. The name “guacamole” comes from the Nahuati word, āhuacamolli, which literally means “avocado sauce.” Avocados have high fat …
The FoodWorks Fund: Fighting Hunger & Helping Small Farms
The FruitGuys has created a new non-profit project to support its long-standing hunger relief mission. The FoodWorks Fund, a fiscally-sponsored project of Community Initiatives, provides direct …
Bernard Ranch is in a Fight to Save its Business and its Citrus Trees
“I had a terrible dream one night,” says Vince Bernard, founder and farmer of Bernard Ranch, who has watched the COVID crisis cut into his sales so much that he may not be able to afford to water all …
The Best Gravenstein Apple Pie Recipe
Each August, Sebastopol holds its annual Gravenstein Apple Fair to celebrate the county's treasured heirloom apple. FruitGuys Founder Chris Mittelstaedt was a judge at Sebastopol's 2009 Gravenstein …
Founder Chris Mittelstaedt on the Covid Recession in the WSJ
The FruitGuys Founder, Chris Mittelstaedt was recently interviewed by the Wall Street Journal about the economic effects of the Covid-19 crisis on small businesses. Read the full article in PDF …
Summer Peach Drink: Peaches and Wine
Summer is the perfect time for peaches and wine! Peaches are harvested across the U.S. from late May to early September, with local varieties having their own special windows of availability. No …
Easy Blueberry Chia Seed Pudding
Chia seed pudding topped with blueberries is a powerhouse breakfast packed with fiber, antioxidants, and healthy fats. And it couldn't be easier to make overnight so it's ready to enjoy in the …
Easy Carrot Salad Snack
Trying to eat healthier snacks while remote working? Try this quick and easy carrot snack salad that will satisfy your munchie-crunchie-salty cravings with something healthy. Carrots get their color …
The 2020 FruitGuys Community Fund Grantees
During the COVID-19 crisis, small farms are showing once again just how essential they are to keeping our local communities fed, healthy, and functioning. The FruitGuys Community Fund is excited to …
