Although cherries most often are used in cold dishes and in breads, they are good when used as a garnish for meat dishes. Cherries also make tasty sauces or chutneys for pork, poultry, fish and beef. Do not overcook cherries. Add them during one of the last cooking steps.
Also known as a Donut Peach™, the Saturn Peach was named for its flat shape and sunken center. Descendants of the Chinese flat Peach (Peento), this variety is usually 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 inches in diameter and 1/2 inch tall with pale yellow skin tinged with a slight blush. The juicy white flesh boasts…
Indigenous to China, the Peach has made it’s journey through Persia to the Americas where it evolved into countless varieties. The peach’s characteristic fuzzy skin reveals a deep yellow flesh, sometimes speckled with red depending on variety. Known for it’s sweet flavor balanced perfectly by acidity, the peach is perfect to use in deserts and…
Avocados date back to at least 1519 when Hernando Cortez, Spanish soldier of fortune, was the first white man to set foot in Mexico City. The first written account of the avocado is contained in the report of Gonzalo Hernandez de Oviedo (1526), who saw the tree in Colombia, near the Isthmus of Panama. Mexico,…
The Braeburn apple was discovered in 1952 in New Zealand and named after Braeburn Orchards. It is seedling of “Lady Hamilton” with the other parentage unknown, but possibly “Granny Smith”. The Braeburn apple is described as aromatic and tart. Tart apples are better suited for baking rather than hand fruit as they hold up well…
The apple is a perennial of the Rosaceae family. The Cameo apple was discovered in 1987 in Washington, and is a possible a cross of the “Red Delicious” apple. The Cameo apple is described as sweet and mellow and hovers towards the medium range on the sweet vs. tart scale. They have a beautiful striped appearance,…
The Fuji apple is a hybrid developed in Japan in the late 1930s. It is a cross between the “Red Delicious” and “Ralls Genet” apples. The Fuji apple is described as spicy, sweet, and intense. It is a sweet apple and a little less acidic, a little less dense–which makes it a perfect choice for…
The Gala apple is a cross between a “Golden Delicious” and “Kidd’s Orange Red” and developed in New Zealand in the 1930s. Overtaking the Red Delicious in popularity, the Gala apple is now the most popular apple grown today, and is readily available in most markets year-round. The Gala apple is described as crisp and…
The Golden Delicious apple was discovered in the early 1900s as a change seedling in West Virginia. It is very popular and is readily available in most markets year-round. The Golden Delicious apple is sweet, juicy, and crisp. The general rule is: tart apples are great for baking, whereas sweeter apples make great hand fruit….
The Granny Smith is a chance seedling originating in Australia in 1868 and named after Maria Ann (Granny) Smith. The Granny Smith apple is tangy and tart. This is THE baking apple of choice as it has a deep dense texture that allows for longer cooking. It is a great choice for pies and cobblers…
Sweet, juicy. Apples make a good addition to the menu for both adults and children. Offer apple slices as an alternative to French fries on childrenÍs menu. Kids love them, and parents like the healthy option. Apples also have obvious uses in pie and baked goods, such as pastries and bread. Growing Regions: California, Idaho,…
Pleasant, mildly tangy. Apples make a good addition to the menu for both adults and children. Offer apple slices as an alternative to French fries on childrenÍs menu. Kids love them, and parents like the healthy option. Apples also have obvious uses in pie and baked goods, such as pastries and bread. Growing Regions: California,…
Juicy, tart. Apples make a good addition to the menu for both adults and children. Offer apple slices as an alternative to French fries on childrenÍs menu. Kids love them, and parents like the healthy option. Apples also have obvious uses in pie and baked goods, such as pastries and bread. Growing Regions: California, Idaho,…
Unique, tart-sweet. Apples make a good addition to the menu for both adults and children. Offer apple slices as an alternative to French fries on childrenÍs menu. Kids love them, and parents like the healthy option. Apples also have obvious uses in pie and baked goods, such as pastries and bread. Growing Regions: California, Idaho,…
Aromatic, sweet. Apples make a good addition to the menu for both adults and children. Offer apple slices as an alternative to French fries on childrenÍs menu. Kids love them, and parents like the healthy option. Apples also have obvious uses in pie and baked goods, such as pastries and bread. Growing Regions: California, Idaho,…
The apple is a perennial of the Rosaceae family. The Ambrosia apple was discovered in British Columbia, Canada in the 1987. Ambrosia apples are sweet and honey-like, and sweet apples are great for eating out of hand. They also do not turn brown easily when cut, making them a great salad or snack apple. They…
Try frying or caramelizing regular and petite bananas to offer patrons expanded dessert choices. Many specialty bananas stand up well to cooking. Offer them as a tropical side dish. Try green bananas for baking, broiling or boiling. Bananas are a natural for any breakfast, especially buffets. Growing Regions: Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras.
Research shows that blackberries contain some of the highest levels of antioxidants of any fruit. Blackberries also contain ellagic acid, which has been shown to have viral and bacteria-fighting properties. Blackberries are also called brambles, named for the thorned bushes they grow on. Receiving Information: Berries with caps attached may be immature. Good-quality product will…
Plump, juicy berries with a deep purple to blue-black skin color highlighted by a silvery sheen called ñbloomî. Blueberries are one of North AmericaÍs indigenous fruit crops, long cherished by native peoples. Early explorers including Champlain and Lewis and Clark encountered a variety of uses by various Indian tribes as an important part of their…
Clementines are tiny, easy to peel oranges that are members of the mandarin family. They are so easy to peel, they are also known as “kid glove oranges” as it is told that a lady could peel them with out dirtying her gloves. Great for small, single servings in children’s lunchboxes, they are generally seedless…