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Blackberry
Blackberry thumb is what some call the malady of too much texting. [:-(] At the Emerging Technology Conference in San Diego the theme was “The Attention Economy,” Linda Stone spoke of a “continuous...
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Bisbee Red Delicious Apple
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.
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Black Mission Fig
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...
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Pome Fruit Fool
Recipe by Delilah’s Farm for The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cups apples and/or pears (apples peeled), sliced 1/2-inch thick 1 tablespoon butter 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream 1...
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Fall Planting
By Jeff Main of Good Humus Produce, courtesy of Capay Valley Farmshop The next 2-3 weeks a critical time for us, and our performance now will determine the success of the winter vegetables. I have...
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Fall Flavors To Savor
By Seth Wright of Capay Valley Farm Shop The mornings have become brisk and the days are growing shorter; fall is approaching rapidly in the Capay Valley. Technically, it will be officially here in...
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Sautéed Chard and Plums
Recipe by Delilah’s Farm for The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, finely minced 1 bunch chard, well-washed and drained 2 plums, each cut...
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What’s in Season October 2013
Here’s a preview from The FruitGuys regional produce buyers of the fresh fruits and vegetables being harvested in October by some of our farms. To see what’s being delivered in your box this week,...
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Caramelized Pears and Onions
Recipe adapted from marthastewart.com INGREDIENTS 2 pears (ripe but still firm), cored and quartered 2 red onions, each cut into 6 wedges 1 tablespoon olive oil Salt and pepper to taste 1 teaspoon...
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Winter Squash Butter
Adapted from Better Homes and Gardens INGREDIENTS 2/3 cup mashed squash pulp (see Cook’s note) 2 teaspoons maple syrup or honey; or 1 tablespoon brown sugar, firmly packed 1 tablespoon butter 1...
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Sweet and Spicy Raw Kale Slaw
Recipe by Rebecca Dienner for The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 1 bunch kale, well washed, thick stems removed 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 apple, cored and halved lengthwise 1 pear, cored and halved lengthwise...
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Kale and Squash Tart
Recipe by Delilah’s Farm for The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1/4 cup onion in 1/4-inch dice 1–2 garlic cloves, finely minced 2 cups kale, coarsely...
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Sweet Potato Bread
Recipe adapted from chow.com INGREDIENTS 1 cup cooked sweet potato flesh, cooled (see Cook’s note) 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus some for dusting 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2...
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Spaghetti Squash with Poblano Sauce
Recipe by Delilah’s Farm for The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 1 medium spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and deseeded 1 poblano pepper 1 tablespoon parsley or cilantro, roughly chopped 3 tablespoons olive...
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Simple Honey-Roasted Quince
Recipe by The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 1 quince, peeled, sliced in half lengthwise, and deseeded 1 lime 2 tablespoons warmed honey 1 tablespoon water PREPARATION Peel quince, slice in half lengthwise,...
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Pumpkin Cookies
Recipe by Delilah’s Farm for The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon powdered ginger Pinch of nutmeg Pinch of salt 1 stick butter or...
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Sweet Winter Squash Cookies
Recipe by Delilah’s Farm for The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon powdered ginger Pinch of nutmeg Pinch of salt 1 stick butter or...
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Pureed Carrots and Rutabaga
Recipe by Delilah’s Farm for The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 1 tablespoon onion, finely chopped 1 cup carrots, coarsely chopped 1 cup rutabaga, peeled...
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Caramelized Onion Mashed Potatoes
Recipe by Delilah’s Farm for The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 1/4 cup onions, cut in 1/2-inch dice (or more to taste) 2 tablespoons olive or other vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional) 2 cups potatoes...
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Mushroom Penne Pasta
Recipe by Rebecca Dienner for The FruitGuys INGREDIENTS 1 pound penne pasta (16 ounces) 1 1/2–2 cups mushrooms, gently washed and chopped into bite-size pieces 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 small onion,...
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