The Farmers Market Box

Cho Juro Asian Pears Grower: Penryn Orchard   Seasons/Availability: Cho Juro Pears are available in September and October. 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 …

Finger Limes Grower: Shanley Farms   Seasons/Availability: The Finger Limes are available August through January. Known as the caviar of citrus, these tiny digit shaped limes are practically in a category all their own. Their aromatic skin appears in a triad of colors and the flesh holds caviar-shaped vesicles that pop crisply in your mouth …

Kosui Asian Pears Grower: Penryn Orchards   Seasons/Availability: Mid Summer to Early Fall The round Kosui pear has a delicate skin that is orange over a greenish yellow background. Their sweet flesh is crisp and juicy with a hint of vanilla. <<Read more about this item>> THE FARMS: Fitzgerald Farms – Reedley, CA FITZ IS …

White Jalapeno Grower: Happy Quail Farms   Seasons/Availability: Mid Summer to Early Fall The White Jalapeno resembles its counterpart in both shape and size. It has a milder flavor than the green variety giving off just enough heat to add spice to a dish but not overwhelm it.<<Read more about this item>> THE FARMS: Fitzgerald …