winter

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Walnuts

By The FruitGuys on December 2, 2021

Courtesy of Rebecca Taggart for The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS Brussels sprouts, preferably fresh on the stalk Olive oil Walnut pieces Large salt crystals Lemon pepper …

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Ambersweet Orange

By FruitGuys Staff on March 13, 2013

A hybrid of the Clementine and Orlando tangelo, the Ambersweet is practically seedless. A bit of an oddball, this citrus can be more pyramid than sphere, with pebbly, easy-to-peel skin. …

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Chickpea Salad with Grapefruit and Fennel

By Rebecca Dienner on February 27, 2013

Recipe by Rebecca Dienner for The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 3 cups cooked chickpeas (garbanzo beans), canned or fresh One grapefruit, supremed (see Cook’s note) 1/2 cup basil, chiffoned One …

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Hamlin Orange

By FruitGuys Staff on February 7, 2013

The first of the citrus season, Hamlin are an important juice orange, great cut into slices (or smiles). This improved variety from the Azores Islands was imported by Thomas Rivers in 1865. …

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Crunchy Cabbage Citrus Salad

By The FruitGuys on February 7, 2013

Recipe by Rebecca Dienner for The FruitGuys Ingredients 2 cups cabbage, thinly sliced 1 cup carrots, grated 1 cup mild radish (such as daikon or watermelon radish), yacon root, jicama, …

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Mangosteen

By FruitGuys Staff on January 22, 2013

The Mangosteen is truly exotic, when opened it looks like a tropical orchid. In fruit hunting lore, Queen Victoria set a bounty of 100 pounds sterling for one fresh one. …

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Sunchoke Soup

By Rebecca Dienner on January 17, 2013

Recipe by Rebecca Dienner for The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 1 pound sunchokes, aka Jerusalem artichokes (OK to supplement with regular or sweet potatoes), scrubbed, peeled, and cut into chunks …

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POW! Right in the Kisser

By Chris Mittelstaedt on January 3, 2013

Grapefruit will not be ignored. If you dig into one, you are just as likely to get a clownish squirt in the eye as to have your other senses treated to a trumpeter’s storm of fragrance and color. The …

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Warm Shaved Brussels and Apple Salad

By Rebecca Dienner on December 27, 2012

Recipe by Rebecca Dienner for The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 2–3 cups Brussels sprouts*, thinly sliced or shredded (in a food processor or by hand) 1 cup crisp apple, thinly sliced 1/2 cup …

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Apple Root-Veggie Salad

By Rebecca Dienner on December 21, 2012

Recipe by Rebecca Dienner for The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS Two apples, sliced into bite-sized pieces (peels optional) 1 cup potatoes, thinly sliced into bite-sized chunks about 1/4-inch thick …

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Cabbage Farro Soup

By FruitGuys Staff on December 20, 2012

Recipe Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop INGREDIENTS 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1/4 pound pancetta or bacon (optional) 1 small yellow or white onion, finely chopped 4 cloves …

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Skillet Potatoes and Peppers

By Rebecca Dienner on December 6, 2012

Recipe by Rebecca Dienner for The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 2–3 Yukon gold potatoes 1 green bell pepper, diced 1/2 cup onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons vegetable …

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Simple Beet Salad

By Rebecca Dienner on November 28, 2012

Recipe by Rebecca Dienner for The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS Beets, 2–3 large or 4–6 small, trimmed and well cleaned ½ cup onion, thinly sliced (yellow, white, red, or green) 2 tablespoons …

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20th Century Asian Pear

By The FruitGuys on November 23, 2012

The 20th Century (or Nijisseiki) is an Asian pear discovered in 1898, Matsudo City, Japan. This green-yellow pear has become one of the most widely grown Asian apple pears in the world and has …

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Nonni’s Minestrone

By Pia Hinckle on November 20, 2012

Adapted by Pia Hinckle for The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 2 bunches of kale (or other hearty greens) 8 small potatoes (or 5 big), scrubbed and cut into 1-inch cubes (peel if desired) 4 carrots, …

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Apple Russeting

By Julie Collins on November 7, 2012

Shakespeare and his contemporaries called these gems “leather-coats.” The Victorians prized them for their look, texture, and taste, and often depicted them in works of art. And lucky for us, russeted …

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Fifth-Generation Family Farm: Friend’s Ranch

By FruitGuys Staff on April 16, 2012

Friend’s Ranch in Ojai, CA, is a regular supplier of Pixie tangerines for The FruitGuys. The Friend family and its descendants (now into its fifth generation of family farming) have been growing fruit …

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Talking About The Weather

By Chris Mittelstaedt on February 14, 2012

There’s a fast-paced, smart device game called “Fingerzilla” that lets you rain Godzilla-like destruction down upon virtual cityscapes and towns using only your finger. While being at the helm of such …

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GoodWorks

By Chris Mittelstaedt on December 9, 2011

The college application process was not an easy one for me. I didn’t know where I wanted to go to school, and I had no idea what to say to encapsulate myself in an essay. I finally settled on telling …

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What Does a Farmer Do in December?

By Judith Redmond on December 1, 2011

By Judith Redmond of Full Belly Farm, courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop Each season on the farm has its own tempo. The harvest overwhelms everyone’s attention for most of the year. The lambing …

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Orange you Healthy?

By Rebecca Taggart on November 18, 2011

The orange of autumn is not only on trees: November is the peak season for winter squash. Although remarkably varied in appearance, winter squashes share an orange-colored flesh rich in antioxidants …

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FruitGuy Noir: Ginny Grapefruit

By Chris Mittelstaedt on November 4, 2011

It was the kind of month that gave a grown man a hangnail—the really nasty kind that snags easily on wool sweaters in the dry fall air and requires Neosporin and a superhero Band-Aid. I had been …

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FruitGuy Noir: Sunset Bully-lard

By Chris Mittelstaedt on October 11, 2011

Yes, this is Conference Room A, Building 12. It’s about 10 a.m. That’s the Strategy Squad, and they've been here since 5 a.m. Something about reassessing their core. Some confusion was reported from …

Filed Under: FruitGuys News, The FruitLife Tagged With: 20th Century Pear, asaju pear, Asian Pear, asian pears, fall, gabriel farm, pears, shinseiki, subarashii kudamono, winter

Satsuma

By The FruitGuys on December 14, 2010

Satsumas - the little darlings of the citrus season are here. When you squeeze their pudgy little baby cheeks and exclaim, "Oy!' This little guy is an old soul!" No, no, no - Satsumas often have a …

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Cirrus Nimbus in: The Guarantee

By Chris Mittelstaedt on January 19, 2010

Once upon a time, there was a little girl (she was a Libra for those who follow that stuff) whose mother was an amateur meteorologist. She dreamed of growing up and becoming the best weather …

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Vitamin D – What’s all the fuss?

By Rebecca Taggart on January 4, 2010

Vitamin D has been getting a lot of attention lately for several reasons. It appears that vitamin D deficiency may affect many more people than previously thought who reside at mid-northern latitudes, …

Filed Under: Diet and Health, FruitGuys News Tagged With: article, cod liver oil, dairy, depression, fatty fish, mackerel, milk, rickets, salmon, sunshine, supplements, vitamin D, vitamins, winter

Roasted Delicata Squash and Avocado Salad

By Bridget Meigs on November 25, 2009

By Bridget Meigs INGREDIENTS 1 Delicata squash 2 tablespoons olive oil ½ teaspoon salt Lettuce or spring greens 1 avocado Vinaigrette: ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons Balsamic …

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Radish-Cabbage Coleslaw”¨

By FruitGuys Staff on November 25, 2009

Adapted from Gourmet INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 pound cabbage, cored, and thinly sliced (6 cups) 6-8 radishes, cut into thin matchsticks 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 tablespoons red-wine vinegar 1 1/2 …

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Lemony Sautéed Collard Greens

By FruitGuys Staff on November 25, 2009

Recipe by The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS One large bunch collard greens Two tablespoons olive oil Six cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper Juice …

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Happy New Year Peas

By FruitGuys Staff on November 25, 2009

Recipe by The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 1 pound dried black-eyed peas One small onion, chopped One tablespoon minced garlic Three tablespoons brown sugar One tablespoon mustard One …

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Chick-Peas with Lemony Swiss Chard and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

By FruitGuys Staff on November 25, 2009

Recipe by The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS One bunch of Swiss chard stems discarded and leaves coarsely chopped One can of chick-peas, rinsed, drained 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, soaked in 1 cup …

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Lentil and Celery Root Salad

By FruitGuys Staff on November 25, 2009

Recipe by The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS One large celery root (celeriac) 9 cups of water 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup French green lentils, rinsed and drained Three tablespoons olive oil …

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Pasta with Swiss Chard and Parmesan Cheese

By FruitGuys Staff on November 25, 2009

Recipe by The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS One bunch Swiss chard Two tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt Two garlic cloves, finely chopped 1/4 teaspoon dried hot Red-pepper flakes …

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Broccoli with Ginger

By FruitGuys Staff on November 25, 2009

Recipe by The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS One head broccoli Three tablespoons olive or vegetable oil One tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled, minced Two cloves garlic, peeled, minced Two …

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Roasted Cauliflower

By FruitGuys Staff on November 25, 2009

Recipe by The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS One medium head cauliflower (2 1/2 to 3 pounds), cut into one 1/2-inch-wide florets (8 cups) Two tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 teaspoon …

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Red Curry with Tofu and Vegetables

By FruitGuys Staff on November 25, 2009

Recipe by The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 1-2 sweet potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes One head broccoli, rinsed and chopped One bunch of rainbow chard, de-stemmed, and coarsely chopped One …

Filed Under: FruitGuys News, Recipes Tagged With: broccoli, chard, curry recipes, fall, Rainbow Chard, spring, summer, sweet potatoes, tofu, tofu curry, vegetable curry, winter

Roasted Beets with Beet Greens

By The FruitGuys on November 25, 2009

Recipe by The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS One bunch beets with greens 1/4 cup olive oil, divided Two cloves garlic, minced Two tablespoons chopped onion (optional) salt and pepper to …

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Sautéed Collard Greens

By FruitGuys Staff on November 25, 2009

Recipe by The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS One bunch fresh collard greens One tablespoon olive oil 1 cup pine nuts One large onion, peeled and diced 1 cup vegetable or chicken broth One …

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Abate Fetel Pear

By The FruitGuys on November 23, 2009

The Abate Fetel was developed in Italy by a monk who must’ve been promoted to abbot – Abate. And yes this pear looks like an abbot’s hat. Yes, that’s it – a hat. These pears are very popular in Italy. …

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Pumpkins: Not Just for Halloween

By Heidi Lewis on November 18, 2009

By Heidi Lewis While the glowering Mr. Jack O' Lantern will certainly do some face-melting in the next week or two, inspiring investigation by the budding entomologists in your family, there is …

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It’s Not Easy Being Green

By Chris Mittelstaedt on December 23, 2004

By Chris Mittelstaedt Let's admit it; the holidays can be stressful. It could be your mother and father crammed into the guest bedroom telling you not to go to any extra trouble, and that they …

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Who You Callin’ an Heirloom?

By Chris Mittelstaedt on November 1, 2004

When I found this week's heirloom apple (the Arkansas Black), I thought about being ten years old and accompanying my mom on an antiquing trip in the country outside of Philadelphia. We visited Ms. …

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We’re Gonna Zoom, Zoom, Zoom-a-Zoom

By Chris Mittelstaedt on October 26, 2004

The Boston Red Sox going to the World Series made me remember how much I loved the kids show ZOOM. It was based in Boston and they used to close the show with a rhyming, pre-rap snap game. Since it is …

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winter

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Walnuts

Ambersweet Orange

Chickpea Salad with Grapefruit and Fennel

Hamlin Orange

Crunchy Cabbage Citrus Salad

Mangosteen

Sunchoke Soup

POW! Right in the Kisser

Warm Shaved Brussels and Apple Salad

Apple Root-Veggie Salad

Cabbage Farro Soup

Skillet Potatoes and Peppers

Simple Beet Salad

20th Century Asian Pear

Nonni’s Minestrone

Apple Russeting

Fifth-Generation Family Farm: Friend’s Ranch

Talking About The Weather

GoodWorks

What Does a Farmer Do in December?

Orange you Healthy?

FruitGuy Noir: Ginny Grapefruit

FruitGuy Noir: Sunset Bully-lard

Satsuma

Cirrus Nimbus in: The Guarantee

Vitamin D – What’s all the fuss?

Roasted Delicata Squash and Avocado Salad

Radish-Cabbage Coleslaw”¨

Lemony Sautéed Collard Greens

Happy New Year Peas

Chick-Peas with Lemony Swiss Chard and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Lentil and Celery Root Salad

Pasta with Swiss Chard and Parmesan Cheese

Broccoli with Ginger

Roasted Cauliflower

Red Curry with Tofu and Vegetables

Roasted Beets with Beet Greens

Sautéed Collard Greens

Abate Fetel Pear

Pumpkins: Not Just for Halloween

It’s Not Easy Being Green

Who You Callin’ an Heirloom?

We’re Gonna Zoom, Zoom, Zoom-a-Zoom

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