Author: Kelly Palermo

French Leeks Grower: Windrose Farms Description: French leeks differentiate themselves from common leeks in both appearance and flavor. The French leek is sleek with more snowy white flesh versus green throughout its shank, which is advantageous as the green leaves can be fibrous and less edible raw. French leeks have a savory sweet aroma and flavor …

White Pearmain Apples Grower: Windrose Farms Description: The thick waxy skin of the White Pearmain apple has a pale green to yellow hue and is oftentimes brushed with russet markings. Its fine-grained flesh is creamy white to yellow in color with a crisp texture. Exceptionally juicy the White Pearmain is aromatic with a sub acid and …

Fuyu Persimmons Grower: Beck Grove Description: Fuyu persimmons have a thin, reddish-orange skin and soft flesh. Ripe fruit offers a pleasant, spicy-sweet flavor and is tannin-free. Described as having a flavor compared to a blend of mango and papaya,with apricot notes. ……..<<Read more about this item>> THE FARMS: Polito Farms – Escondido, CA Oro Blanco …

Fresh Green Olives Grower: Flora Bella Description: Fresh Green olives are native to the Mediterranean but have expanded to growing in many other temperate climates worldwide. ……..<<Read more about this item>> THE FARMS: Polito Farms – Escondido, CA Oro Blanco Grapefruit Rutiz – Arroyo Grande, CA Leeks Romano Beans Baby Broccoli Blue Lake Beans Sierra …

Pomegranates Grower: Rancho Del Sol Description: The exterior of the pomegranate is a thick, leathery red, while cream-colored interior is studded with bright red seeds. Each tiny seed is enclosed in a translucent, red pulp. The pomegranate contains a sizable quantity of sweet-tart. The size of an apple, only the seeds and juice are edible …

Golden Russet Bosc Pears Grower: Frog Hollow Farms Description: The Golden Russet is true to its name with a yellowish-white flesh and a uniformly russet skin. It has the classic Bosc shape of a long elegant neck. Excellent for cooking with, the Bosc’s texture holds up very well in pies, tarts, and for poaching………<<Read more …

Tahitian Squash Grower: McGrath Family Farms Description:The Tahitian squash is heavy, weighing anywhere from eight to thirty pounds at maturity. It has the appearance of a large elongated butternut squash with lengthwise furrowing and some crookneck shape tendencies. Its coloring are vivid like the fall colors of an aged orange maple leaf. Inside the winter …

Warren Pears Grower: Frog Hollow Farms Description: The Warren Pear is the perfectly crafted composition of its parentage. Its appearance, though less than perfect (its skin slightly scarred by nature) is quintessential: bulbous, yet bell-shaped, sun-kissed with tones of earth, sun and clay and dotted with bronze freckles hinting at the fruit’s ripeness. Each visual …

Cho Juro Grower: Penryn Orchard Specialties Description: This pear is a rare heirloom japanese variety. It has a darker orange skin with a cream colored flesh and a hint of butterscotch flavor. Excellent for poaching, braising, or slicing raw and pairing with cheese………<<Read more about this item>> THE FARMS: Polito Farms – Escondido, CA Oro …

Julian Empire Apples Grower: Ravens Hill Orchard Description: The skin of the empire apple is thin and bright red with faint white striations, its top is capped with a light green blush. It is a medium sized apple and round in shape with a creamy white interior. Its crisp and juicy flesh has a flavor …