Lemons: These beautiful fruits are from our friend Nacho at Twin Girls Farm near Fresno and are QAI (Quality Assurance International) certified organic. We’ve been friends with this family farm for a long time and see them every week at the Ferry Plaza Farmer’s Market and yes, they do have twin teenage girls. They sell some of their goods to Purity, so that will explain if it has a market sticker on it. These juicy dreams add a great touch to many of dish and salad. Store in fridge. Navel Oranges: These juicy treats are also from Twin Girls Farm near Fresno and are QAI (Quality Assurance International) certified organic. Stores well in fridge. Peel and enjoy!
Spinach: From our transitional fields meaning it is not (yet) certified organic. Please contact us with questions about transitional produce & organic certification; we’re happy to explain how we keep the items separate. We finally entered our third year of transition to organic on our leased piece of land — we’ll be able to have the parcel certified sometime this month! May be muddy (click on the spinach link to see why). To clean, first rinse quickly to remove mud chunks. Then fill up a bowl with cold water. Remove leaves from stems & all yellow leaves. Put in water, swish, & let soak for 5-10 min. Lift leaves out of water, rinse & blot/spin dry. Use the discarded water for your houseplants! Store in plastic bag in fridge!
Arugula: From our transitional fields and is not (yet) certified organic (see spinach above). This popular, tender Italian green packs a slight bite with nutty undertones. Divine! Store dry in plastic bag in fridge. Wash well before eating, & remove all yellowing leaves & stems before cooking. Spin or blot dry.
Stir-Fry Mix: Bright and beautiful! From our transitional fields (see spinach above) and is not (yet) certified organic. Please contact us with questions about transitional produce & organic certification; we’re happy to explain how we keep the items separate. We finally entered our third year of transition to organic on our leased piece of land — we’ll be able to have the parcel certified sometime this month! Chop and sautee in olive oil or butter for a lovely side-dish. Also tasty raw. Store in plastic bag in fridge and wash well before using.
Green Garlic: This young garlic has a milder and less bitter bite than garlic cloves and sweetens when cooked and can also be eaten raw. This may look similar to the young onions, but has flat leaves with v-shaped cross sections. From our transitional fields (see spinach above) and is not (yet) certified organic. Store in fridge and use within 3-5 days. Enjoy!
Spring Onions: Enjoy these scallions raw in salads and add to omelets, soups, curries, stir-fry, and sandwiches for a milder onion flavor. From our transitional fields (see spinach above) and is not (yet) certified organic. Store in fridge. Wash well and remove bottom quarter-inch before consuming.
Red Ace or Golden Beets: These sweet treats are the first of the season! From our transitional fields (see spinach above) and is not (yet) certified organic. Don’t forget to eat the greens, too — they’re extremely good for you and oh-so-tasty! Store roots separately from greens. Keep both in crisper in fridge and eat greens just like you would chard!
Carrots: Enjoy these sweet and crunchy treats. From our transitional fields (see spinach above) and is not (yet) certified organic. Remove greens from roots before putting in fridge. Try juicing a small amount of the greens with your carrots for a little extra green flavor and more vitamins. Store in plastic bag and wash well before eating.
Pink Lady Apples: These apples are from Smit Orchards in Linden, CA and are certified organic. Keep in the fridge or on the counter (depending on how you like to eat them) and wash before consuming.
Savoy Cabbage: This beautiful head of cabbage with it’s crinkly leaves, is amazingly sweet with a more delicate flavor than other cabbage varieties. Try wrapping fish in the leaves and steaming or stuffing with rice, potatoes, or ground meat. It adds a little something lovely to soups and it a great addition left raw in salads. Keep in crisper and wash before eating.