If you prefer your bananas with pedigree, then the Cavendish is for you. It has peerage—so you may address your banana as Duke, Marquess, Earl, Viscount, or Baron Banana. But if our banana doesn't …
Champagne Grapes
Dah-ling, what better way to kick off the morning meeting than with itsy bitsy champagne grapes. Black Corinth grapes, sweetie. Corinth as in Greece, as in Onassis. These grapes are just the cutest …
Honey-Pickled Radishes
Recipe by Rebecca Dienner for The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 1 bunch radishes 1 cup of water 1 cup white vinegar 2 teaspoons sea salt, or smoked sea salt 2 tablespoons honey ½ …
Fresh Fava Salad
Recipe by Rebecca Dienner for The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 1 pound fresh fava beans 1 head green garlic, minced 1 bunch kale, de-stemmed, and chopped into 1-inch pieces 2 carrots, thinly …
Broccoli Carrot Casserole
Adapted from allrecipes.com INGREDIENTS 2 cups fresh broccoli florets 1 cup diced carrots 1 cup diced celery (optional 1 cup chopped onion 4 teaspoons butter 1½ cups shredded …
In Our Spring
by Jeff Main of Good Humus Farm, Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop Image courtesy of Good Humus Produce With the passing of the 2013 equinox a few weeks ago, and all the warmth and wetness …
Spinach Quiche
Recipe by Rebecca Dienner for The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 6 cups spinach, well-rinsed and chopped 1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced 1/2 cup onions, minced 3 eggs Críme fraíche or cream …
Apple Blossom Time-Lapse
1913 was a crazy time. It was the year Igor Stravinsky and Vaslav Nijinsky staged the ballet The Rite of Spring. Nowadays, we are accustomed to the dissonance and seemingly tonal chaos of Stravinsky’s …
The Bee Beat
Notes From a Freshman Beekeeper Who is a bee's favorite singer? Sting. Favorite band? The Bee Gees. Why do bees hum? Because they don't know the words—OK, OK, enough of the second-grade jokes. It's …
What’s Killing the Bees?
Beekeepers Report Huge Losses Over Winter By Eileen Ecklund Spring is in the air. Across the country, trees and other plants are bursting into flower, and bees are busy pollinating them. But this …
Elizabeth’s Festive, Flexible Lasagna
Pesto Adds Zip to Family Favorite By Elizabeth Weinstein Everyone needs a go-to dish, one you can throw together for last-minute guests or take to new neighbors, or to bleary-eyed parents during …
Sweet and Savory Sweet Potato Mash
Recipe by Rebecca Dienner for The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 2 large or 4 small sweet potatoes or yams 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil 1 tablespoon coconut oil 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut …
Roasted Spring Cippolini Onions
Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop Cippolini onions are an excellent variety of onion for roasting or grilling, as they are extra sweet when cooked or caramelized. INGREDIENTS Spring …
Brooks Cherries: Flavor, Nutrition, and More
Sweet-tart Brooks cherries are ideal for both snacking and baking. Here’s a quick look at their origin story, nutrition profile, and how to best enjoy them. What Is a Brooks Cherry? Brooks …
Infused Water
Fruit and fresh herbs add zing to the world’s best beverage For a healthy and lo-cal beverage idea, try infusing your drinking water (plain or bubbly) with any number of delicious fruity and herbal …
Canary Melons: A Complete Guide to Taste, Nutrition, and Selection
Picture this: You're listening to The Mills Brothers’ "Yellow Bird" as you cut open a juicy Canary Melon. The dreamy music and bright yellow fruit bring a tropical summer feeling right into your …
Zucchini Ribbon Salad
INGREDIENTS 1 large or 2 small zucchini, cut into ribbons (about 3 cups) 2–3 medium beets, roasted and cut into bite-size wedges 2–3 shallots, minced 1 cup carrots, shredded 1 1/2 …
Farmers on Food Safety
By Judith Redmond of Full Belly Farm, courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop When I first heard the term “food safety” I knew that even the term itself was a problem, representing an approach to …
Canadice Grapes
Fruit mascots everywhere have their tailors look at the Canadice grape for inspiration. Luscious reddish-purple orbs cascade beautifully down the vine. …
Black Mission Fig
The tear-dropped shape contains "A taste of honey. Tasting much sweeter than wine. I dream of your first kiss and then..." This fruit of desire goes way-way back to the Old Testament and the very …
