Originally hailing from Iowa in the late 19th century, Red Delicious is the quintessential apple. The Bisbee is sweet, crisp & flavorful - perhaps the best Red Delicious. …
Blue Ray Blueberries
Blue Ray Blueberries are big, juicy early blueberries. Blueberries are power packed with nutrients. Add some sweet notes to your yogurt or granola by tossing in a few of these real-deal berries. …
Voices From The Field
From Full Belly Farm, courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop In April of 2013, we wanted to let folks learn a little bit more about the people who work at Full Belly Farm, so we interviewed one of the …
Blackberry
Blackberry thumb is what some call the sickness of too much texting. [:-(] At the Emerging Technology Conference in San Diego, the theme was "The Attention Economy," Linda Stone spoke of a "continuous …
Blood Orange
Don't be alarmed by this fruit's blood–red interior. The taste is excellent—think orange with a tart hint of berry. Blood oranges are native to the Mediterranean. …
Black Plum
Black and Blue. There's a battle in the fruit department; the fruits are fighting over who has more antioxidant carotenoids. But it is the USDA that says Black Plums are exceptionally high in an assay …
Bosc Pear
The elegant Bosc pear is distinguished by its dark gold skin and cinnamon russeting. These pear's ancestors hail from Belgium and so speak Walloon. To check for ripeness, first greet your pear "Dií¨ …
Blue Velvet Apricot
Blue Velvet isn't just a movie title; it's also a delicious type of fruit! The Blue Velvet is a variety of aprium—an apricot and plum hybrid with a sweet and tangy taste. These small fruits are …
Spring Veggies with Lemony-Dill Sauce
INGREDIENTS 1 bunch broccolini, stalks separated but left whole 2 yellow squash, sliced into bite-sized rounds (approx. 1/2-inch thick) Juice of one lemon Zest of one lemon …
Parsley, Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts
INGREDIENTS 2 cups potatoes, well-scrubbed and cut in 1-inch dice 2 cups Brussels sprouts, washed, trimmed, and halved (or quartered, if very large) 2 shallots, thinly sliced 1 …
Black Grapes
Grapes are a fat-free, low-calorie snack. A cup of grapes is only around 100 calories. Grapes of all varieties are high in vitamins C and K and contain potassium and fiber. …
Bing Cherries
Yeah! Cherries! A fruit so packed with taste and lore, in poems, paintings, and punk rock songs- how we worship this fine little fruit. For many the first cherries are a sign of spring and renewal, …
The Farm Bill: Why Farmers Need to Be Activists
Many small family farms switch into gear in late winter and early spring to get the farm season on track. On our farm we are busy ordering seeds, building new hoop houses, fixing fences, tuning up …
Durst Organic Growers
Farming with Heart By Heidi Lewis The main ingredient in good vegetables, says farmer Jim Durst, is soil: “Feed the soil, and the soil will feed the plants." Jim and his wife, Deborah, have been …
Bearss Lime
Tart and fragrant limes are the key acidity in many cuisines. Just scratch and sniff the peel for a ticket to paradise, or a squirt a wedge to transform plain water into a tropical refreshment. Also …
Bartlett Pear
The dear Bartlett pear was originated in Berkshire England by a schoolmaster named Stair. He sold his cuttings to a horticulturist called Williams, who gave this new pear his name. When the pear …
Banana
Here at the FruitGuys, we like to dress up like bananas, because we love bananas! A perfect food, only 110 calories, 4g fiber, 1g of protein and high in potassium and Vitamin C. We love the elegant …
Oro Blanco Pummelo
Ah, a romantic fruit. The oroblanco’s soft pillowy skin and flowery scent puff little heart clouds and “plinks” of harp strings into the air when you open one. Spanish for “white gold,” the oroblanco …
Sautéed Pea Tendrils
Recipe by Rebecca Dienner for The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 2 cups pea tendrils, roughly chopped 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced 1–2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup grape tomatoes, halved 1 …
Black Beans with Chilies
Recipe by Rebecca Dienner for The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 5 dried pepperoncini peppers (or 3 dried poblano peppers), de-stemmed, seeded, and torn or chopped into small pieces 1 cup of water …
