Month: November 2011

Pea Tendrils Grower: McGrath Description: Pea tendrils are the edible young leaves and shoots of a pea plant. They often contain curly vines and flowering buds. They have a distinctive and robust flavor that tastes like a cross between sweet peas and spinach. . ……. <<Read more about this item>> THE FARMS: Polito Farms – …

Hachiya Persimmons Grower: JJ Lone Daughter’s Ranch Description: Hachiya persimmons, when fully ripe are a beautiful deep orange. They are candy sweet and should feel like a water balloon when ripe. The skins are thin, similar to a tomato. The flesh is even darker and more striking then the skin. It is soft and luxurious. …

Tahitian Squash Grower: McGrath Farm Description: Resembling an overgrown butternut squash, Tahitian squash can weigh in anywhere between eight pounds and thirty pounds and grow to three feet in length! Described as sweet and delicious, this versatile variety releases a fragrance some say is reminiscent of cantaloupe while others say its scent is like that …