Farmers' Market Report January 10, 2014

January 10, 2014 0 Comments

Blood Oranges Grower: Polito Farms Description: Moro blood oranges are a small orange variety with a leathery and oily rind, blushed with a suggestive color of its flesh. The skin is relatively thin, though it clings tightly to its nearly seedless, segmented flesh. Juiciness varies based upon growing region and environmental elements. Its pigment is a …

Farmers' Market Box 1-8-14

January 8, 2014 0 Comments

Local, organic & sustainably sourced produce from over a dozen farms each week. The Farmers Market Bag (aka FMB) is our version of a CSA box for only $20 http://www.specialtyproduce.com/fmb

Farmers' Market Report January 3, 2014

January 3, 2014 0 Comments

Kishu Tangerines Grower: Rancho Del Sol Description: The Kishu tangerine is petite, globular-shaped and roughly the size of a golf ball. Its thin, glossy leathery and fragrant skin is attached tightly to its fragmented flesh, though it is relatively easy to peel. Its flesh is seedless, juicy and candy sweet.  THE FARMS:   Crows Pass – …

Farmers' Market Box 1-1-14 – Happy New Year

January 1, 2014 0 Comments

Local, organic & sustainably sourced produce from over a dozen farms each week. The Farmers Market Bag (aka FMB) is our version of a CSA box for only $20 http://www.specialtyproduce.com/fmb

Farmers Market December 28, 2013

December 28, 2013 0 Comments

Sugar Cane Sticks Grower: Kong Thao Description: The Purple Sugar Cane is botanically known as Saccharum officinarum and is classified as a perennial grass. This Sugar Cane variety is similar in appearance to bamboo, which is 1-2″ thick and has clearly divided segments with a reddish purple outer skin. The Purple Sugar Cane produces sucrose, which …

Farmers' Market Box Christmas Week 2013

December 23, 2013 0 Comments

Local, organic & sustainably sourced produce from over a dozen farms each week. The Farmers Market Bag (aka FMB) is our version of a CSA box for only $20 http://www.specialtyproduce.com/fmb

Farmers' Market Report December 20, 2013

December 20, 2013 0 Comments

Kishu Tangerines Grower: Rancho Del Sol Description: The Kishu tangerine is petite, globular-shaped and roughly the size of a golf ball. Its thin, glossy leathery and fragrant skin is attached tightly to its fragmented flesh, though it is relatively easy to peel. Its flesh is seedless, juicy and candy sweet.  THE FARMS:   Crows Pass – …

Farmers' Market Box 12-18-13

December 18, 2013 0 Comments

Local, organic & sustainably sourced produce from over a dozen farms each week. The Farmers Market Bag (aka FMB) is our version of a CSA box for only $20 http://www.specialtyproduce.com/fmb

Farmers' Market Report December 13, 2013

December 13, 2013 0 Comments

Bordeaux Spinach Grower: Crows Pass Description: Bordeaux spinach is a new variety of spinach that was developed by a Danish breeder. This spinach is recognizable by its leaves with have an arrow-like shape and deep green color. The Bordeaux spinach has burgundy red colored veins running through as well as stems. This spinach offers a sweet …

Farmers' Market Box 12-11-13

December 11, 2013 0 Comments

Local, organic & sustainably sourced produce from over a dozen farms each week. The Farmers Market Bag (aka FMB) is our version of a CSA box for only $20 http://www.specialtyproduce.com/fmb