Figs
There is nothing like the unique taste and texture of fresh figs. They are sweet with a texture that combines the chewiness of their flesh, the smoothness of their skin, and the crunchiness of their seeds.
Product Chart
| Pack Sizes | Net Weight in lbs. | Box Dimensions (inches) | Height | Tie | Pallet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/8 oz Clamshell | 6 | 24x16x2.5 | 28 | 5 | 140 |
| 8/1# Clamshell | 8 | 24x16x2.5 | 28 | 5 | 140 |
| 6/12 oz Clamshell | 6.5 | 24x16x2.5 | 28 | 5 | 140 |
| 12/1 pt Basket | 10 | 26x12x5 | 15 | 8 | 120 |
| Full Tray | 4 | 24x16x2.5 | 30 | 8 | 240 |
| Half Tray | 2 | 12x6x2.5 | 30 | 20 | 600 |
A Few Reasons to Eat Figs
Lowers blood pressure
Assists in weight loss
Reduces risk of post-menopausal breast cancer
Figs Foccacia
The combination is so tasty and even better paired with a beer or glass of wine after a long day. California figs just got even better.
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- 1 medium-size red onion
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- Coarse sea/kosher salt & freshly ground pepper to taste
- Plain cornmeal
- 1 pound bakery pizza dough
- 8 fresh figs, halved
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves
Directions
- Preheat grill to 350° to 400° (mediumhigh) heat. Cut onion into 3/4 to 1 inch slices. Brush onion slices with 1 Tbsp. olive oil, and season with sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Grill onion slices, without grill lid, 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until tender and lightly charred.
- Preheat oven to 425°. Lightly dust work surface with cornmeal. Stretch dough into a 10 to 12inch oval on work surface. Place dough, cornmeal side down, on a greased baking sheet; drizzle with remaining 2 Tbsp. olive oil. Rub oil into dough. Arrange fig halves and grilled onion over dough, pressing lightly.
- Sprinkle with rosemary and salt and pepper to taste.
- Bake at 425° on lowest oven rack 15 to 20 minutes or until golden.
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Mandarins
Great as a snack, you can also add Mandarins to salads, or use their juice to make sauces.
Product Chart
| Pack Sizes | Net Weight in lbs. | Box Dimensions (inches) | Height | Tie | Pallet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 lb Loose Fill | 22 | 17 x 11.5 x 8.5 | 8 | 9 | 81 |
A Few Reasons to Eat Mandarins
Supports bone health
Lowers cholesterol and blood pressure
Boost immune system
Apple Avocado Salad with Mandarin Dressing
Mandarins are not only a wonderful snack, but a great ingredient for a salad dressing! Sweet and nutritious. No sugar or salt necessary.
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- Salad
- 1 (10 ounce) package baby greens
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1 apple peeled, cored and sliced
- 1 avocado peeled, pitted and diced
Directions
- Dressing
- 4 mandarin oranges, juiced
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt to taste
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Kiwis
This delicious green seeded fruit is packed with Vitamin C and its flesh is almost creamy in consistency with an invigorating flavor that is unlike any other.
Product Chart
| Pack Sizes | Net Weight in lbs. | Box Dimensions (inches) | Height | Tie | Pallet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volume Fill Loose | 19.8 | 20x12x5.5 | 12 | 8 | 96 |
| Single Layer Trays | 8 | 20x12x3 | 30 | 8 | 240 |
| 16/1# Clamshells | 16 | 24x16x5 | 16 | 5 | 80 |
| 6/4# Clamshells | 24 | 24x16x5 | 16 | 5 | 80 |
| 20/1# Bags | 20 | 20x12x5.5 | 12 | 8 | 96 |
A Few Reasons to Eat Kiwis
Protects DNA
Prevents colon cancer & diabetic heart disease
Reduces cholesterol
Kiwi and Orange Curd Tart
This super sweet treat has tart lovers in mind and is enjoyable year-round.
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Kiwis
- 1 sheet readyrolled butter puff pastry
- 1 egg, beaten
- 6 kiwi fruit
Orange Curd
- 4 large eggs
- 4 oranges, zested, juiced
- 350g caster sugar
- 225g unsalted butter, at room temperature, cut into small pieces
- 1 tablespoon cornflour
Directions
Instructions - To make the orange curd, lightly whisk the eggs in a medium saucepan until pale. Add the orange zest and juice, caster sugar, butter and cornflour. Place the saucepan over medium heat and whisk the mixture continuously for about 78 minutes until thickened.
Reduce the heat to low and let the curd gently simmer for a further 23 minutes, still continuing to whisk. Remove the orange curd from the heat and set aside to cool completely.
Preheat the oven to 200°C.
Use a 22cm plate to measure and cut a circle from the pastry. Place the pastry on a lightly greased baking tray, then prick the top all over with a fork. Brush with egg and bake for 20 minutes until puffed and golden. Remove from oven and set aside to cool completely.
Just before serving, spread the pastry with 1 generous cup of the orange curd. Peel and slice the kiwi fruit into thin rounds. Place on the curd, overlapping each slice. Serve immediately.
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Plums
There are few fruits that come in such a beautiful variety of colors as the plum. They have a soft thin skin and burst with sweet flavor and juiciness.
Product Chart
| Pack Sizes | Net Weight in lbs. | Box Dimensions (inches) | Height | Tie | Pallet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Layer Traypack | 14 - 18 | 20x12x6.5 | 11 | 8 | 88 |
| Volume Loose Fill | 28 | 20x12x6.5 | 10 | 8 | 80 |
A Few Reasons to Eat Plums
Protects brain cells
Increases absorption of iron
Promotes a healthy immune system
Honey-Lavender Plum Gratin
Gratins are not only for entrees, but also make for great desert. This Plum treat becomes even more tempting once honey and lavender has been added. Get
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Custard
- 3/4 cup 1% milk
- 3/4 teaspoon unsprayed fresh lavender buds, or 1/4 teaspoon dried, rinsed (see Ingredient note)
- 2 large egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fruit and Topping
- 4 medium plums, pitted and cut into eighths
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Directions
Instructions - To prepare custard: Heat milk in a small heavy saucepan over medium heat until steaming. Remove from heat. Add lavender, cover and let steep for 30 minutes.
Strain milk through a fine sieve into a medium bowl. Return the milk to the saucepan and reheat until steaming.
Whisk egg yolks, honey and cornstarch in a medium bowl until smooth. Gradually add the hot milk, whisking until blended. Return the mixture to the saucepan. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until slightly thickened and starting to bubble gently, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.
Transfer to a clean bowl. Whisk in vanilla. Cover loosely and refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
To prepare fruit & topping: Preheat broiler. Coat an 11by7inch oval gratin dish or 4 individual gratin dishes with cooking spray.
Spoon custard evenly into the dish or dishes. Arrange plums on their sides, slightly overlapping, in a single layer over custard. Sprinkle sugar evenly over plums. Broil until plums are lightly caramelized, 5 to 7 minutes. Serve immediately.
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Apricots
The apricot is a little orange fruit that somewhat resembles somewhere between a peach and a plum. They have a soft skin and are not too juicy but smooth and sweet in flavor.
Product Chart
| Pack Sizes | Net Weight in lbs. | Box Dimensions (inches) | Height | Tie | Pallet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Layer Traypack | 8 | 20x12x4 | 18 | 8 | 144 |
| 2 Layer Traypack | 13 - 15 | 20x12x7 | 12 | 8 | 96 |
| 3 Layer Traypack | 19 - 21 | 20x12x7.5 | 11 | 8 | 88 |
| Volume Loose Fill | 24 | 20x12x6.5 | 10 | 8 | 80 |
A Few Reasons to Eat Apricots
Reduces risk of cardiovascular disease
Improves eye health
Aids in weight loss
Broiled Apricots with Fresh Ricotta and Pistachios
Broiled Apricots with Fresh Ricotta and Pistachios
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- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 4 apricots, halved and pitted
- 8 teaspoons fresh ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios
Directions
Instructions - Preheat broiler. Place sugar in a small saucer. Dip cut side of apricots in sugar to coat and transfer to a small broilerproof baking dish. Broil, rotating once, until apricots are caramelized and juicy, 3 to 4 minutes.
Remove apricots from oven. Let cool slightly and top with ricotta and pistachios. Serve immediately.
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Limes
Limes carry a powerhouse of health benefits and are known to bring out the flavor in prepared food globally.
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| Pack Sizes | Net Weight in lbs. | Box Dimensions (inches) | Height | Tie | Pallet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | 20x12x9 | 10 | 6 | 60 |
A Few Reasons to Eat Limes
Aids in the prevention of cancer
Boosts immune system
Protects against arthritis
Mussels with Lime Juice and Mirin
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- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 7 limes)
- 1/2 cup mirin rice wine
- 1 teaspoon Asian fish sauce (nam pla)
- 1 lemongrass stalk, sliced diagonally 1/8 inch thick
- 3 scallions, sliced diagonally 1/8inch thick
- 1 green chile pepper, finely chopped
- 2 pounds mussels, cleaned and beard removed
- 1/2 seedless cucumber, cut into 1/4inch dice
- Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Directions
Instructions - Place wok over medium heat. Add the lime juice, mirin, fish sauce, lemongrass, scallions, and chile pepper; stir to combine.
Bring to a simmer; add the mussels. Cover, and let simmer, stirring occasionally, until the mussels have opened, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat; remove and discard mussels that have not opened. Stir in the cucumber. Serve garnished with fresh cilantro and basil.
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Persimmons
Persimmons are not only a seemingly exotic delicious treat but are also packed with various health benefits.
Product Chart
| Pack Sizes | Net Weight in lbs. | Box Dimensions (inches) | Height | Tie | Pallet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Layer Traypack | 7 | 20x12x3 | 25 | 8 | 200 |
| 2 Layer Traypack | 13 - 15 | 20x12x5 | 12 | 8 | 96 |
| Volume Loose Fill | 25 | 20x12x6.5 | 10 | 8 | 80 |
| 24 - 1lb Bag | 24 | 24x12x5 | 15 | 5 | 75 |
| 10 - 3lb Bag | 30 | 24x16x5 | 15 | 5 | 75 |
| 8 3lb Clamshell | 24 | 24x16x7 | 11 | 5 | 55 |
A Few Reasons to Eat Persimmons
Prevents cancer
Improves digestion
Improves eye health
Instant Persimmon Sherbert
What a treat with no guilt added! Making Sherbet has never been easier.
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- 8 fresh persimmons
Directions
Instructions - Simply cut off a piece of the pointed tip of the fruit, tightly wrap the fruit, and freeze for up to three months. Defrost the fruit in the refrigerator for about four hours, scoop the fruit, and enjoy!
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Pineapple Quince
The fragrant rich quince is not something you want to bite into raw, but adds a pleasant fruity aroma to many recipes and is also a wonderful side dish poached on its own.
Product Chart
| Pack Sizes | Net Weight in lbs. | Box Dimensions (inches) | Height | Tie | Pallet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Layer Traypack | 10 - 12 | 20x12x4.5 | 18 | 8 | 144 |
| 2 Layer Traypack | 20 - 24 | 20x12x6.5 | 11 | 8 | 88 |
A Few Reasons to Eat Pineapple Quince
Protects cell membranes and brain cells
Promotes a healthy immune system
Protects intestines
Rosy Poached Quince
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- 7 cups water
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1 lemon (preferably unsprayed), cut in half
- 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
- 6 large, or 8 medium, quince
Directions
Instructions - Mix the water, sugar, honey, lemon and vanilla bean in a large nonreactive pot and turn it on to mediumtohigh heat. You can add any additional spices or seasonings if you wish.
While the liquid is heating, quarter, peel, and remove the cores of the quince. Make sure to removed anything tough for fibrous, being very careful with the knife.
As you peel and prepare the quince quarters, slip each one into the simmering liquid. Once they’re all done, cover the pot with a round of parchment paper with a walnutsized hole cut in the center and place it on top.
Simmer the quince (do not boil) for at least an hour, until the quince are cooked through.
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