Have you ever come across Tamarindo ? This unusual food may possess a distinct look but it also packs quite the unique taste. You may have heard of it in passing as an ingredient but can you actually describe what it is? Is it a bean? A berry? Today we’re shining the spotlight on tamarindo. […]
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Hey folks, didn’t you hear? Pink is the new green. At least when it comes to one of the hottest trends in the produce department in 2018. Out with the old and in with the Italian Radicchio, we like to say! While you may already be familiar with regular radicchio, a popular salad green in […]
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October may be all about Halloween, autumn leaves and pumpkin spice but did you know there’s yet another thing about this month worth celebrating? Why, it’s National Apple Month! This month as well as the following autumnal months brings us many different apple varieties and is the perfect time to sample all the wonderful fruits […]
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With outdoor grilling season in full swing, our Veggie Sweets Mini Peppers definitely deserve a spot on this week’s Ingredient Spotlight. These peppers are available year-round but we especially love them in the summertime where we usually take the party or gathering outside. You may recognize them first and foremost by their adorable, petite size […]
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If there’s one food holiday we can’t resist celebrating this April, it’s National Garlic Month! This time of the year, we’re commemorating all things pungent, sweet and spicy with the ultimate delicious vegetable bulb. Fragrant and flavorful, garlic is one necessary go-to ingredient found in most cuisines around the world. We can never get enough […]
Read MoreThis week’s Ingredient Spotlight is our ode to one of this season’s most desirable fruits: figs. Throughout the centuries, the luxurious flavor and texture of figs are simply unrivaled by any other fruits. One of the world’s oldest cultivated fruits, figs yield an intense, honeyed sweetness and jammy quality that tastes best when they are […]
Read MoreToday, we’re shining the spotlight on one of our favorite citrus varieties–the Sumo citrus! The good news is that they will be arriving a little earlier than expected this season and with more yield than last year. Sumos have earned a reputation among fruit enthusiasts as one of nature’s citrus masterpieces. If you’re unfamiliar with […]
Read MoreWith the holiday season fast approaching, the winter season is just around the corner. As we settle into the colder months, we often crave foods that are both warm and comforting such as thick, hearty soups and sweet, rich pastries. A great way to indulge and stay full during these months without adding inches to […]
Read MoreThere’s something about Hatch Chiles that always sends us into a feverish frenzy every time its season comes around. Unknown outside its home region back in the day, the Hatch chile has developed into a cult classic throughout Southern California today. Now known as one of the finest chiles in the world, the Hatch chiles […]
Read MoreFew things come to mind when talking about passion fruit. For one, its name is already exciting in itself and seems to incite feelings of well, passion. A favorite among fruit aficionados and gourmet chefs alike, passion fruit produces a strong, tart and vibrant flavor that’s great for cooking or enjoying on its own. […]
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