7/5/2008 12:27:48 PM CST see larger Black Radish SUPC: Pack: 20lb ctn; 10lb ctn Availability: late December through April Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: Count: Varies Storage/Handling: Notice: 2 days (Last Updated: 6/16/2008 9:33:05 AM PST) Recipe/Serving Ideas Description: BLACK RADISHES can be almost as pungent as horseradish, and are firm and rather dry; in short, nothing like the little red radishes that have graced salads and crudite platters for time immemorial. These sturdy, somewhat daunting, characters are roughly the shape and size of a turnip, sooty black or matte black-brown on the outside and white-fleshed. Their dense flesh has proved great for extended storage in root cellars through the years. People of Russian, Polish, German, Hungarian, Ukrainian, Lithuanian and/or Jewish heritage will recognize a black radish on sight, but the uninitiated may need a little coaxing to try them. Use black radishes to make amazing garnishes. Scrub the radish and carve away, leaving designs of black and white. In most countries that serve them, black radishes are enjoyed as an appetizer, but not eaten straight. They are either coarsely shredded or sliced thin, salted to mellow the bite, then rinsed, drained, and bound with sour cream or chicken fat; or radish slices are dipped in the latter. This unlikely and delicious duo is ususally offered with pumpernickel or shewy sour rye bread. But don't be bound by tradition. When black radishes are cut in fine julienne or coarsely shredded, their peppery bite works well in mixed slaws or as cooked vegetable strips in a remoulade dressing. Or chop the radish and combine with soft cheeses, sour cream, or chopped chicken liver. Black radishes taste like firm, rather strong turnips when cooked, but their cooking time is less predictable, ranging from 10-25 minutes, depending on how long the radish has been stored or how dense its flesh. Sliced, diced, or shredded, they add a piquancy to soups, stews, braises, or stir-fries. Or chop fine to add to meatball or meatloaf mixtures. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Ataulfo Mango SUPC: Yes Pack: 1 layer (16 to 22 ct) Availability: Mid-March through July Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: Count: Storage/Handling: Notice: 1 day (Last Updated: 6/13/2008 4:33:04 PM PST) Description: Also known as Manila Mangoes, Ataulfo Mangoes are prized for their creamy, smooth texture and sweet flavor. Once they are available, we know that Champagne Mangoes (a branded Mango packed in Texas) are just around the corner. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Charentais Melon SUPC: 5092952 Pack: 6 count to 12 count cartons Availability: Off-shore fruit--December through March; California fruit--June through September Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: Count: 9, 10 or 12 Storage/Handling: 50F; 90-95% relative humidity Notice: 2 days (Last Updated: 6/13/2008 4:32:02 PM PST) Recipe/Serving Ideas Description: Melon mavens assert that tourists in France have been known to pull to the side of the road, drawn to a halt by the incredible scent of a CHARENTAIS MELON field. We have not witnessed this phenomenon first hand, but can believe it to be true. Charentais melons (also known as Cavaillon melons) are a true cantaloupe, globe shaped, around 3 1/2" in diameter and weighing 2 pounds each. Creamy green to golden beige in color with darker longitudinal ribbings, they have flesh the color of the traditional canteloupe. What makes the Charentais melons so special are their superior eating quality and heady, perfumey aroma. Their flesh is softer than that of a cantaloupe, and their flavor is deeper and sweeter. The French traditionally serve Charentais with prosciutto, but also feature them as an hors d'oeuvre by cutting them in half, scooping out the seeds and filling them with a sweet wine such as Barsac, Marsala, Port or Madiera. Yum! These Charentais pictured are the first of the season. Their external color will become less green and their sugar content will go up as the season progresses. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Black Mission Figs SUPC: Yes...call Pack: 1 layer trays Availability: June through November from California Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: 100% Count: Varies Storage/Handling: 38F Notice: 1 day (Last Updated: 6/9/2008 9:59:31 AM PST) Description: The story that Adam (yes, that Adam) wandered through the Garden of Eden wearing a fig leaf should give you an idea of how long figs have been around. It's a shame that more Americans are not familiar with their attributes. According to Alice Waters in her new book, Chez Panisse Fruit, "Their soft, honeyed character tames the aggressiveness of hot peppers, garlic, and onions; stands up to the assertiveness of anchovies; and is beautifully complemented by the herbaceous flavors of thyme, mint and lavender. The classic Italian combination of figs and prosciutto has led us to explore other combinations of figs with salty or smoky pork and poultry". Waters continues, "(the BLACK MISSION's) purple-black delicate skin contains flesh that ranges from pale to dark pink and has good flavor...Ripe figs give to gentle pressure and often have small cracks in the skin." /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Dry Satsuma Mandarin SUPC: Please Call Pack: 14oz bag Availability: Off and On throughout the year Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: 100% Count: please don't ask! Storage/Handling: Freezer (long term); Cool and Dry (short term) Notice: 1 day (Last Updated: 6/9/2008 9:23:45 AM PST) Description: Our grower harvests ripe Satsuma Mandarins, peels them and slices them into 1/4- to 1/2-inch wheels. Then he dries them, and voila! The result is a high sugar, high acid, crispy, crunchy dried fruit that is the single most addictive fruit product we've found. Dry Satsuma Mandarins are like citrus popcorn...and once you start eating them, you can't stop! The wonderful bright citrus flavor rings true and the unexpected crunch is a welcome counter-point. Chefs have suggested topping salads and soups with Dry Satsuma Mandarins but they are so good they may be gone before service! /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Rainier Cherries SUPC: 2102283 (15lb); 2035335 (18lb) Pack: 15lb carton; 18lb carton Availability: June from California and Washington Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: Count: Storage/Handling: 32F Notice: 1 day (Last Updated: 6/2/2008 3:57:21 PM PST) Description: Hail, Hail, the prince is here! The RAINIER, a combination of the Bing and Van cherry varieties, is light cream to golden colored with a pink to red blush. The most precious of cherry varieties, its flesh is sweet and delicate with a colorless juice. Like most fresh fruit, RANIER CHERRIES can be bagged and frozen for several months. Pit and remove stems, freeze in one layer on large baking sheets and enjoy one of summer's favorite flavors in the dead of winter. Delicious when eaten out-of-hand or cooked, RAINIER CHERRIES are wonderful in clafoutis (a nice change from the more traditional Bing cherry) or a cherry-frangipane tart. Along the frangipane line, add a few drops of pure almond extract to baked cherries to complement their taste. Spoon over vanilla ice cream and Voila! /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Garlic Scapes (Whistles) SUPC: Yes...Call Pack: 1lb or 5lb Availability: late-April through July Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: 100% Count: Storage/Handling: 38F Notice: 1 day (Last Updated: 6/2/2008 3:32:27 PM PST) Description: (Please note: the Garlic Scapes season is just starting so quantities are limited!) When a hardneck variety Garlic’s flower stalk is newly-budded and still curled, it is tender and provides a delightfully subtle garlic flavor. Known as Garlic Scapes or Garlic Whistles this Spring item adds a tender crunchiness to salads and soups, cooks well in stir-fries and serves as the basis for a wonderful pesto. Garlic Scapes Pesto has a lovely Spring green color and a rich garlic flavor without a hot garlic bite. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Catalogna Chicory SUPC: 5166400 Pack: 6 count carton Availability: November through March from Italy; February through May from California Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: Count: Storage/Handling: Notice: PLEASE NOTE!!!! Order Monday for Wednesday shipment (Last Updated: 4/29/2008 10:28:57 AM PST) Recipe/Serving Ideas Description: Considered the most important Italian variety of large-leaf chicory, CATALOGNA is grown for its succulent stems and tart, dark green, dandelion shaped leaves, which may be slightly or even extremely serrated. Catalogna has a well-marked white rib, and forms a voluminous long straight head, resembling an upright-growing dandelion plant. In general, large-leafed chicories are more bitter than the other chicory varieities, but it is their high intybin content which is appreciated by connoisseurs. Catalogna's delicate heart is ideal made into a salad, and is also good cooked with garlic in oil. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Rambutan SUPC: 3919479 Pack: 7 lbs per carton Availability: July through Feb; late April through June; August and September; November through January Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: Count: Varies Storage/Handling: Notice: 1 day (Last Updated: 4/29/2008 10:27:33 AM PST) Recipe/Serving Ideas Description: RAMBUTANS are related to lychees and are sometimes known as "hairy lychees". Originally from Malaysia but now grown in tropical Central America and Southeast Asia, they are larger than lychees (about 2 inches in diameter) and look quite different, but have a similar texture. The taste is similar too, but slightly sharper. To prepare, cut around the equator of the fruit with a sharp knife, penetrating the skin only. Lift off the top half of the skin, leaving the fruit on the half shell, like an egg in an (rather hairy) egg cup. They can be added to fruit salads, served with ice cream (coffee ice cream is particularly compatible) or made into jams or jellies, but are best eaten on their own. (This fruit is irradiated in Hawaii for export to the mainland) /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Green Almonds SUPC: Yes...Call Pack: 5lb carton Availability: April and into early May Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: Count: Storage/Handling: 38F Notice: 1 day (Last Updated: 4/29/2008 10:25:34 AM PST) Description: The nuts of our Green Almonds are still in the jelly stage. Thinly sliced on a mandoline and tossed into or atop salads, laid out on a plate and sprinkled with Fleur de Sel or shaved onto a Spring Pea Risotto like truffle slices they have a wonderful, bright lemony flavor and a lot of crunch. From Epicurious: “The fuzzy Green Almonds change markedly during the springtime harvest: In April, they're tender enough to eat whole and have a herbaceous taste (like a raw pea pod, but slightly tart and bitter); brined or dipped in salt, they're addictive. Within a few weeks, the hull and shell toughen, and the seed, which hardens from translucent jelly to a crunchy white nutlet, is the only part eaten. ‘Their versatility is staggering,’ says Gregory Brainin of New York's Jean Georges, which serves a tangle of needlefish coated in the jelly of young Green Almonds. He finds the older nutlets have an anise-like flavor, which he emphasizes by matching them with arctic char and fennel compote. Mark Peel of Campanile, in Los Angeles, uses Green Almonds both in pesto and in a brothy fish stew; Judy Rodgers of Zuni Cafe, in San Francisco, serves the shelled nutlets with prosciutto or mild sheep's-milk cheeses. ‘They've got a wonderful satiny texture,’ she says.” Remember the season on Green Almonds is short, so order soon! Add the essence of Spring to your menu! /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Loquats SUPC: Yes...Call Pack: 10lb loose carton Availability: late March through May Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: Count: Storage/Handling: 38F Notice: 1 day (Last Updated: 4/21/2008 2:15:35 PM PST) Description: LOQUATS grow in clusters, are oval, rounded or pear-shaped, 1 to 2 inches long with a smooth or downy, yellow or orange, sometimes red-blushed skin. The succulent, tangy flesh is white, yellow or orange and sweet to subacid or acid. The LOQUAT is comparable to the apple in many aspects, with a high sugar, acid and pectin content. It is eaten as a fresh fruit and mixes well with other fruits in fresh fruit salads or fruit cups. Firm, slightly immature fruits are best for making pies or tarts. The fruits are also commonly used to make jam, jelly and chutney, and are delicious poached in light syrup. And just in case you're feeling especially adventurous, LOQUATS can also be used to make wine. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Quince SUPC: Yes...Call Pack: 2 layer carton (30, 40 and 50 series) Availability: March through May from Chile; August through January from California Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: Count: depends on pack size Storage/Handling: 36F Notice: (Last Updated: 4/21/2008 2:11:00 PM PST) Recipe/Serving Ideas Description: Some botanists believe that the QUINCE was the "apple" in the Garden of Eden, so we can probably consider this an heirloom fruit. The PINEAPPLE variety is the most fragrant and flavorful, and therefore, the most popular and readily available. Hard as a rock, the QUINCE requires some effort from the cook, but the results are well worth the commitment. When cooked with sugar, PINEAPPLE QUINCE turns a lovely shade of rose and its fragrance is wonderfully spicy and rich. QUINCE's high pectin content makes it especially wonderful in jams, jellies and preserves. Cook as or with apples in sweet or savory dishes. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Gold Passionfruit SUPC: Yes...Call Pack: 1 layer tray Availability: March and April Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: Count: 28 to 38 pieces per tray Storage/Handling: Notice: 1 day (Last Updated: 4/21/2008 2:05:51 PM PST) Description: This beautiful Passionfruit variety is very similar to the common Purple variety. It doesn't wrinkle up when it's ripe but its pulp is rich, sweet, tangy and flavorful...like a tropical real fruit Sweet Tart! /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Tamarillo, Red or Gold SUPC: Yes...Call Pack: 1 layer tray Availability: April through December Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: Count: varies Storage/Handling: Notice: 1 day (Last Updated: 4/21/2008 2:04:06 PM PST) Description: Also known as Tree Tomato and Arbol de Tomate, the TAMARILLO is a subtropical fruit generally believed to be native to the Andes of Peru and probably also Chile, Ecuador and Bolivia. It is cultivated and naturalized in Argentina, Brazil, Columbia and Venezuela, and is widely grown in New Zealand as a commercial crop. Each long-stemmed, dangling fruit, borne singly or in clusters of 3 to 12, is smooth and egg-shaped but pointy at both ends. The TAMARILLO is 2 to 4 inches long and 1.5 to 2 inches wide. Skin color is red or gold. While the skin is somewhat tough and unpleasant in flavor, the outer layer of the flesh is slightly firm, succulent and bland, and the pulp surrounding the seed in two lengthwise compartments is soft, juicy, and sweet/tart. The YELLOW TAMARILLO is usually a little sweeter than the RED. The edible seeds are thin, nearly flat, curcular, larger and harder than those of the true tomato. Ripe TAMARILLOS may be merely cut in half lengthwise, sprinkled with sugar and served for eating by scooping out the flesh and pulp. The fruit should not be cut on a wooden or other permeable surface, as the juice will make an indelible stain. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Meiwa Kumquat SUPC: Yes...Call Pack: 5lb cartons Availability: mid January through February Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: 100% Count: Varies Storage/Handling: As Citrus Notice: 1 day (Last Updated: 3/12/2008 3:33:10 PM PST) Description: Please allow us to quote from Alan Susser’s The Great Citrus Book: “Meiwa is the best kumquat for fresh, out-of-hand eating, where the rind is consumed along with the flesh…The Meiwa is large, round, and plump with a lemon-hued, tart-tasting flesh. Its golden orange rind is smooth and tender and is rich and sweet as candy.” Our summary: this is the very best tasting Kumquat we’ve found! /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Red Frills Mustard Greens SUPC: Yes Pack: 6 bunches per carton Availability: March through May; mid-September through October Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: Count: Storage/Handling: 38F Notice: PLEASE NOTE!!!: Order Monday morning for Wednesday shipment (Last Updated: 3/12/2008 3:32:32 PM PST) Description: These greens are so beautiful that they stopped us as we wandered through the Farmer’s Market. We thought they were a Kale variety until we tasted them. Mustard! These gorgeous greens (Ruby Streak variety) are perfect for salads that feature their color, shape and mild mustardy flavor. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Pink Muscat Grapes (Seedless) SUPC: Yes...Call Pack: 18lb carton Availability: March and April from Chile; July and August from California Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: Count: Storage/Handling: 36F Notice: 1 day (Last Updated: 3/12/2008 3:32:16 PM PST) Description: The characteristic trait of the MUSCAT GRAPE is its sweet, musky, floral flavor. In addition to being eaten out of hand and made into raisins, true MUSCAT GRAPES are used to make a variety of fragrant wines and dried to make Muscatel raisins. These SEEDLESS MUSCAT GRAPES have the same distinctive MUSCAT flavor without those pesky seeds. The variety from Chile that we are currently stocking is called "Mystery Seedless"...The mystery is: Why do they taste so much better than the more common grape varieties? /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Petite Lucky Clover SUPC: Yes...Call Pack: 200 count tray Availability: end of February through St. Patrick's Day Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: 100% Count: 200 count tray Storage/Handling: As Micro Greens Notice: 1 day (Last Updated: 3/12/2008 3:31:51 PM PST) Description: Just in time for St. Patrick's Day, we've got beautiful, little, hothouse grown Clover. And to make them even more fun, about 15 percent are four-leaf Clovers! Perfect for piling atop a side of Colcannon or peeking out of the foam topping an Irish stout! /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger DeCicco Heirloom Baby Broccoli SUPC: Yes Pack: 5lb carton Availability: February through April Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: 100% Count: Please don't ask! Storage/Handling: As Broccoli Notice: PLEASE NOTE!!!: Order Monday morning for Wednesday shipment (Last Updated: 3/8/2008 8:52:23 PM PST) Description: One of our favorite farmers grows this heirloom Italian Broccoli variety and harvests the elegant little side shoots. Each piece of DeCICCO BABY BROCCOLI has a thin stem and small head surrounded by leaves. Picturesque and tasty, too! /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger California Crosnes SUPC: Yes...Call Pack: 1 lb. Availability: November through March Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: 100% Count: Varies Storage/Handling: 36F to 40F in closed plastic bags (they will sweat, but they do hold up better) Notice: 2 days (Last Updated: 3/8/2008 8:44:30 PM PST) Description: Also known as Japanese artichokes, Chinese artichokes, knotroot and Chorogi, CROSNES are an heirloom member of the mint family. But there's no familial resemblence. First cultivated in France outside Paris, near Crosne, these unusually shaped edible tubers were very popular in Europe from their introduction in the 1880s until the 1920s. CROSNES are still cultivated in Europe but we now have California-grown Crosnes! Chefs who have used CROSNES grown in both countries are said to prefer the flavor of United States product, perhaps due to the richer soil here (in France they are grown in sand). Our grower's soil is sandy-loam...which as all you former members of the soil-judging team know, is the best soil for row crops, and we are thrilled with the results! CROSNES are eaten raw (their flavor when raw is somewhere between a potato and jicama with a distinct nuttiness), in salads, or stir fried, boiled, in or on soups, gratineed, as a side dish or garnish. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Sun Baby Orange Cherry Tomatoes SUPC: Yes...Call Pack: 12 pint baskets or 6 pint baskets (half case) Availability: February through April; May through August Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: Count: Please don't ask! There are lots!!! Storage/Handling: As Tomatoes Notice: In stock (Last Updated: 3/8/2008 8:43:08 PM PST) Description: They're back! Yay! Very small and super sweet, these little Sun Babies have deep orange color, and since they are vine-ripe, lots of flavor! /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Kyoho Grapes SUPC: 5268966 Pack: 18 lb. Availability: March through April from Chile; July through September from California Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: Count: Varies Storage/Handling: 32F; 85% relative humidity Notice: 1 day (Last Updated: 3/8/2008 8:42:09 PM PST) Description: KYOHO GRAPES are a Concord-like cross between Campbell and Centennial varieties. Grown and prized in Japan for their huge size and very sweet flesh, Kyohos are a blackish-purple variety with large seeds. Their high sugar content is complemented by their moderate acidity. They are one of the most widely planted grape variety in Japan, second only to the Campbell variety. In Japan, a favorite dessert is a bowl of cold, peeled Kyohos. The popularity of Kyohos grown in Japan encouraged growers in Chile and California to plant Kyoho vineyards. As a result, we have access to this specialty grape several times a year. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Spring Red Onions SUPC: Yes...Call Pack: 6 bunches per carton Availability: March through June Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: Count: 3 to 6 pieces per bunch Storage/Handling: Notice: PLEASE NOTE!!!: Order Monday morning for Wednesday shipment (Last Updated: 3/4/2008 9:38:20 AM PST) Description: Usually, Onions are cured or dried before they are marketed. The curing process results in an Onion with intense flavor and a lower moisture content . Mild and sweet, Spring Red Onions are harvested before they reach their full size and are packed without being dried. Leave an inch of the top attached and grill; whole, halved, quartered or in slices. They are graceful, colorful and tasty, too! /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Gold Nugget Mandarin SUPC: Yes...Call Pack: 20lb carton Availability: mid-February through March Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: Approx 6 pieces per lb Count: Varies Storage/Handling: As Oranges Notice: 1 day (Last Updated: 3/3/2008 8:57:13 AM PST) Description: The Gold Nugget Mandarin is a seedless, sweet tangerine; the first new University of California Riverside (UCR) citrus variety to be released for commercial production since the mid-1980s. More than 30 years in the making, the new tangerine -- also known as a mandarin -- received its descriptive name from its bright orange, slightly bumpy rind. But Gold Nugget is particularly regarded for its rich, sweet flavor. Gold Nugget is a cross between two tangerines -- Wilking and Kincy -- non-commercial varieties also developed at UCR. Although the cross was made in the 1950s, it was not until 1975 that now-retired UCR professors Robert K. Soost and James W. Cameron “selected” the individual seedling that showed the greatest promise for commercial development. Each seedling from a cross between two citrus varieties has a unique genetic makeup. “You can think of citrus genetics being like human genetics,” said Roose, who was assisted in developing Gold Nugget by UCR staff scientists Tim Williams (‘72, ‘76 M.S.) and Ricki Kupper. “When you cross a mother and a father, each of the children are different.” /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Baby Kiwi SUPC: Yes...Call Pack: 12/.5 pint trays Availability: February through March (New Zealand); September through October (Oregon) Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: 100% Count: Varies Storage/Handling: 38F Notice: 1 day (Last Updated: 2/25/2008 2:43:31 PM PST) Description: Kiwifruit has become very popular over the past 20 years, but even avid fans of this China native decry the fruit's tough, fuzzy skin. Enter BABY KIWI...Look Ma! No fuzz! The thin, smooth, bright green skin of the Hardy variety kiwifruit (fondly known as BABY KIWI) protects bright green flesh that looks exactly like a miniature version of the common kiwifruit. The flavor is similar, but BABY KIWI is often sweeter. Sweeter? No fuzz? What more could a kiwi-lover ask for? /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Mangosteen (Thai) SUPC: Yes...call Pack: 7/1kg; 5lb Availability: February and March Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: ? Count: Storage/Handling: 50F Notice: 1 day (Last Updated: 2/18/2008 8:15:09 PM PST) Description: This ultra-tropical fruit is newly allowed into the United States. Revered for its unusual flavor (pineapple/guava/citrus-ish), it also has great presentation value. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Veggie Sweet Peppers SUPC: Yes Pack: 12/full pints Availability: September through July Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: Count: Storage/Handling: 50F Notice: 1 day (Last Updated: 2/18/2008 8:04:27 PM PST) Description: Veggie Sweet Peppers look very similar to Red Fresno Chiles but they are sweet, not hot, and they come in red, yellow and orange colors. Great for garnish and perfect for stuffing and baking. They add great color and sweet flavor to any plate presentation. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Tarocco Blood Orange SUPC: Yes...Call Pack: 20lb carton Availability: February into April Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: Count: Varies Storage/Handling: Notice: (Last Updated: 2/17/2008 9:16:50 PM PST) Description: The Tarocco Blood Orange is known as the sweetest and most flavorful orange of all three varieties (Moro, Sanguinelli and Tarocco) of Blood Oranges. The Tarocco's soluble sugar numbers range from 11.7 to 13.5; 2 to 3 points higher than that of the Moro variety. All three varieties can be traced to the hilly areas and plains surrounding the Mt. Etna volcano in Sicily, and the trees have been easily adapted to inland valleys of California and the desert areas. Although Blood Orange trees grown in California's Central Valley produce fruit with the best interior color, the Tarocco variety is never very red. Its segments look more like a colorful sunrise than a dark, dark red. But what they lack in color, Tarocco Blood Oranges more than make up for in sweet, rich flavor! /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Murcott Mandarin, Stem & Leaf SUPC: Yes...Call Pack: 20lb carton Availability: February through April Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: Count: Varies Storage/Handling: As Citrus Notice: 1 day (Last Updated: 2/17/2008 9:55:14 AM PST) Description: It is the consensus of Florida horticulturists that the MURCOTT MANDARIN variety is a tangor of unknown origin resulting from the breeding program of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. According to Robert Willard Hodgson in Horticultural Varieties of Citrus, "The oldest known budded tree, from which the present commercial acreage largely if not entirely traces, still remains on the place formerly owned by a nurseryman, Charles Murcott Smith, in Bayview, Clearwater, Florida, and is thought to have been budded about 1922" (Ziegler and Wolfe, 1961). Under the name Honey Murcott, small-scale commercial propagation was undertaken in 1928. During the past decade, Murcott has been planted rather extensively in Florida. Typical of "common mandarins", Murcotts have thin rind, rather tightly adherent and not readily peelable. The rind surface is smooth to slightly pebbled and the color is yellowish-orange at maturity. The Murcott has a few seeds but because of its rich flavor and deep orange-colored flesh and juice, Murcott is a favorite with gift fruit packers. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Broccoli Spigarello SUPC: Yes Pack: 6 bunches per carton Availability: Year Round with a few weather-related gaps Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: Count: Storage/Handling: 38F Notice: PLEASE NOTE!!!: Order Monday morning for Wednesday shipment (Last Updated: 2/17/2008 9:53:25 AM PST) Description: These beautiful greens taste just like Broccoli, and are perfect for braising or wilting and tossing with pasta. Broccoli Spigarello is actually a non-heading, heirloom Broccoli variety from Italy. The leaves are fiarly thick and their texture holds up well when cooked. Perfect for wilting, braising or sauteing and tossing with pasta, serving as a side or folding into polenta. The leaf shape changes as we go through the season: the leaves from new plantings are wide and not very curly, and as the plant matures the leaves narrow and become more curly. Either way, they are a wonderful addition to your greens choices! /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger English Peas SUPC: 4603429 Pack: wire-bounds Availability: December through May, June through October Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: Allow 1 pound English peas for 1 cup shelled, serving 2 or 3. Count: Varies Storage/Handling: 32-38F Notice: 1 day (Last Updated: 2/17/2008 9:49:19 AM PST) Recipe/Serving Ideas Description: ENGLISH PEA, garden pea, green pea. Whatever you like to call them, there is evidence that they were cultivated as long ago as 5,700 B.C. They are descended from the wild form, which is indigenous to the Eastern Mediterranean and to the Middle East. Only about 5 percent of the pea crop reaches the fresh market; the vast proportion of the remainder finds it way into the food processing industry for canning, drying and freezing in particular. Commercially, peas are classified as wrinkled, round or smooth, and edible-pod peas. ENGLISH PEAS are round peas. Because of their high starch content, they taste slightly mealy and less sweet than wrinkled or sugar snap peas. Good partners for peas include butter, dark sesame and roasted peanut oils, dill, chives, chervil, parsley, basil, mint, ginger, garlic, shallots, onions, asparagus, turnips, fava beans and scallions. ENGLISH PEAS can be steamed, boiled, stir-fried, made into soups, and tossed shelled and uncooked into salads and pastas. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Greengage Plums SUPC: 0114470 Pack: 11 lb carton (NZ), 5lb (Calif) Availability: February through March from New Zealand; September from California Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: Count: Varies Storage/Handling: Notice: 1 day (Last Updated: 2/17/2008 9:48:31 AM PST) Description: Wild GREENGAGE PLUMS were probably introduced to Britain by the Romans, but disappeared from cultivation until Sir Thomas Gage brought them from France in the eighteenth century (and gave them his name). In France, they are known as Reine-Claude after the wife of Francios I, who adored their sweet flavor. These small members of the plum family have green skin, sometimes tinged with yellow or rose pink, which turn golden as the fruit ripens. There are many varieties of GREENGAGE; all have firm flesh and a delicious honeyed flavor. "Transparent" GAGES have fine, translucent flesh; if you hold the fruit up to the light, you can clearly see the shadow of the pit. These GOLDEN GAGES have a particularly sweet flavor. The deliciously sweet flavor of GREENGAGE PLUMS makes them ideal for eating out of hand. They can also be gently poached in syrup, pureed for mousses and fools or made into excellent compotes and jams. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Baby Arrowhead Spinach SUPC: Yes...Call Pack: 3lb carton Availability: Year Round with weather-related gaps Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: 100% Count: Storage/Handling: As Spring Mix Notice: PLEASE NOTE!!!: Order Monday morning for Wednesday shipment (Last Updated: 1/18/2008 9:18:25 AM PST) Description: Grown on a small, family farm in Ventura County, California, Baby Arrowhead Spinach is our favorite Spinach for salads. Why? It's all about the flavor. Baby Arrowhead Spinach flavor starts out typically green and spinachy but its finish is quite rich with distinct notes of toasted nut. The lovely, unusual shape of the leaves is the icing on this cake! Add Baby Arrowhead Spinach to your regular Spring Mix or let it stand alone. Either way, you'll be serving the best Baby Spinach we've found! /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Farmer's Market Mixed Berries SUPC: Yes...Call Pack: 12/half pints Availability: June through October; Blacks, Blues and Rasp only June through February Ship: Airfreight only Yield: 100% Count: Storage/Handling: 36F Notice: PLEASE NOTE!!!: Order Monday morning for Wednesday shipment (Last Updated: 1/11/2008 9:24:15 PM PST) Description: This beautiful pack of Mixed Berries contains three pints each of four different truly ripe specialty Berries. Right now the pack contains Golden Raspberries, Tulameen Raspberries (15% sugar with floral notes), Triple Crown Blackberries (16% sugar...amazingly sweet Blackberries!) and Blueberries (17% sugar with surprising depth of flavor). Once you taste these Berries you will understand why Farmer's Markets have such devoted fans...commercially grown and distributed Berries don't even come close to these! /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Bloomsdale Savoy Spinach SUPC: Yes...Call Pack: 5lb carton Availability: September through March Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: 1lb cooked Count: Storage/Handling: As any leaf item Notice: 1 day (Last Updated: 1/11/2008 9:22:22 PM PST) Description: Bloomsdale Savoy Spinach has soft, thick leaves and virtually no detectable tannins. This wonderful Spinach variety is great for both braising and salads. Even the stems are juicy, tender and sweet! And our Bloomsdale Savoy Spinach is organically grown! /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Sunrise Red Carrots SUPC: Yes Pack: 10lb carton Availability: January into March; May through July Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: Count: Storage/Handling: 40F Notice: PLEASE NOTE!!!: Order Monday morning for Wednesday shipment (Last Updated: 1/11/2008 9:21:55 PM PST) Description: Dark maroon exterior hides orange flesh and a golden yellow core; the visual impact of these very large Carrots is arresting, but it is their flavor and texture that wowed us! Very sweet, with a deep, spicy flavor, Sunrise Red Carrots also have a very fine texture. They have very few rootlets and for prep they should be rubbed rather than peeled. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Stinging Nettles SUPC: 5093711 (1lb); Call for 6ct code Pack: 1 lb. (Spring), and 6 count (Jan thru March) Availability: January through April Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: Count: Storage/Handling: Notice: January through March, Order Monday morning for Wednesday shipment; March and April, 2 days (Last Updated: 1/11/2008 9:21:18 PM PST) Recipe/Serving Ideas Description: Stinging Nettles are green-leafed herbs with stinging hairs that leave an itchy rash on the skin when they are touched. There are two varieties: the greater nettle which grows up to 5 feet in height and the lesser nettle which grows to only about 1 foot tall. The lesser nettle (California Wild Nettles shown here) is not just harvested as a wild herb; in Western Switzerland and the Pacific Northwest, it is cultivated as a vegetable. Young leaf tips are cooked as a spinachlike vegetable, pureed for soup, and used to make nettle beer. Because of the highly irritant nature of the raw leaves, Stinging Nettles must be cooked or frozen before serving. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Bergamot Orange SUPC: In Process Pack: by the pound Availability: January, February, and into March Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: Count: about 2 pieces of fruit per pound Storage/Handling: As citrus Notice: 1 day (Last Updated: 1/11/2008 9:19:10 PM PST) Description: BERGAMOT is a small acidic orange with a peel that yields an essential oil—called essence of bergamot—which is used for perfumes and confections. The peel is used to impart the citrus notes in Earl Grey Tea. It's also candied and used in the same way as other candied fruit peels. Or if you want to get really creative (with thanks to Chef Dan at FreshPoint Central Florida): “Use the zest as you would lemon grass or keiffer lime in a soup, broth or sauce. The flavor is exotic, to say the least. Infusing a custard base for either crème brulee or ice cream works equally as well. However, I have used the zest in seafood risottos, in light butter sauce and have even mixed with green tea and rice and smoked duck Chinese style in a wok. You can slowly dry large strips of the zest and the grind them in a coffee mill, makes a great "dust" for seared day boat scallops....But, besides that it is also cool to make your own Earl Grey tea....” /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Baby Watermelon Radish SUPC: Yes...call Pack: 6 bunches per carton Availability: January, into February Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: Count: 4 pieces per bunch; 24 pieces per carton Storage/Handling: 38F Notice: Please note: Order Monday for Wednesday shipment (Last Updated: 1/9/2008 5:16:11 PM PST) Description: Much smaller than regular Watermelon Radishes, and certified organic, these Baby Watermelon Radishes are about the size of a golf ball and their flesh is mottled with bright pink and creamy white. Very fine texture and midly radish-y. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Watermelon Radish SUPC: Pack: 10lb ctn Availability: Almost year-round with sporadic gaps (especially in April) Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: Count: Varies Storage/Handling: 36F Notice: 1 day (Last Updated: 1/9/2008 3:28:28 PM PST) Description: Though its flavor is typically Radish, it is the Watermelon Radish's arresting color combination makes it a perennial favorite. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Rangpur Lime SUPC: In Process Pack: 1 lb carton Availability: December through February Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: Count: Varies Storage/Handling: 40F Notice: PLEASE NOTE!!! Order Monday for Wednesday shipment (Last Updated: 1/7/2008 3:35:12 PM PST) Recipe/Serving Ideas Description: According to Allen Susser's 'The Great Citrus Book', "The RANGPUR was imported from India (where it originiated) to Florida in 1887. RANGPUR LIME is a highly acidic fruit that resembles the mandarin in appearance, and in fact, it is also known as mandarin lime. It is a tender and juicy oblate fruit with a rather complex tangerine-lime flavor. In India, mandarin juice is imporoved by adding 20 to 40 percent RANGPUR juice to it." You, too, can punch up your citrus juice, or feature this unique flavor in Rangpur Lime Punch, Rangpur Lime Curd or Rangpur Lime Marmalade. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Cara Cara Navel Orange SUPC: 2297992 Pack: 20 lb cartons Availability: August and September from South Africa, late November through May from California Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: Count: Varies Storage/Handling: 45-48F, 85-90% relative humidity Notice: 1 day (Last Updated: 1/6/2008 5:12:24 PM PST) Description: The CARA CARA Navel Orange (also known as the Red or Pink Navel) is probably the result of a cross between Washington and Brazilian Bahia navels, according to Allen Susser's The Great Citrus Book. This picture does not do the fruit justice. The pulp is actually more the color of a ruby grapefruit, not nearly as orange as it looks in here. Attributed to the Hacienda de Cara Cara in Valencia, Venezuela, the CARA CARA's flavor is low acid and sweet, and has more depth and richness than that of the traditional Navel. Locally grown by a sustainable farmer. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Heirloom Navel Orange SUPC: Yes...call Pack: 20lb ctn Availability: December through April Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: Count: Storage/Handling: As Oranges Notice: 1 day (Last Updated: 1/6/2008 5:11:06 PM PST) Description: The Washington Navel is an heirloom variety with juicy flesh and rich flavor. The stem and leaf version makes an outstanding amenity fruit! Locally grown using sustainable practices. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Oro Blanco Grapefruit SUPC: Yes...call Pack: 40lb carton Availability: November through February Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: Count: 18ct, 23ct, or 27ct Storage/Handling: Notice: 1 day (Last Updated: 1/4/2008 6:14:15 PM PST) Description: The flesh of this grapefruit-pummelo cross is pale, tender and very juicy. ORO BLANCOS have a sweet grapefruit taste without the bitterness or acidity. They are also known as Sweetie. They have a round shape with a yellow skin with a thick rind. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Okinawa Sweet Potatoes SUPC: In Process Pack: 10 lb. Availability: Year-round with weather-related gaps in winter Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: Count: Varies Storage/Handling: 50F; low humidity Notice: 1 day before shipment (Last Updated: 1/4/2008 6:13:58 PM PST) Description: A native of the Japanese island Okinawa, the Okinawa Sweet Potato with its light brown skin and unusual purple flesh is richly nutritious and surprisingly sweet. Scientifically classified as a yam, this root vegetable is a staple among the people of Okinawa and Hawaii, and has surpassed the popularity of the ordinary yam due to the presence of of the antioxidant, polyphenol. Because of its delicate sweet taste, it is often simply boiled, cut into chunks and served, but those with a more creative flair treat it in less traditional ways. PIcture a wilted spinach salad piled in the center of a salad plate with rosettes of the warm, slightly sweet Okinawas piped around the salad, or a mound of caramelized onions and apples and a couple of lamb chops. Mashed, mixed with grated ginger and topped with sesame seeds, Okinawa Sweet Potatoes are often served toward the end of the meal. For a taste of the Orient, serve purple sweet potato tempura as an appetizer or a side dish. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Rose Finn Apple Fingerling Potato SUPC: In Process Pack: 10 lb cartons/50 lb cartons Availability: January through August Ship: Truck or Airfreight Yield: 100% Count: Varies widely Storage/Handling: As potatoes Notice: 1 day (Last Updated: 1/4/2008 6:10:21 PM PST) Description: The ROSE FINN APPLE is a fingerling potato. The small finger shaped tubers exhibit eyes of medium depth, rose-colored smooth skin and pale yellow, waxy, moist flesh. ROSE FINN APPLE FINGERLINGS are especially yummy when roasted. /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/ see larger Romanesco Cauliflower SUPC: Yes...Call Pack: 6 to 10 heads per carton Availability: January through May; July through August