October 2008 - Posts

• Fruit of the Month: Persimmons

  A publication of the US Dept. of HHS, CDC, and NCI Persimmons origins go back to ancient China. Fate intervened in the 1880’s when a United States Commander brought back a native Japanese persimmon variety to Washington, D.C. Now, persimmons are Read More... Posted Wednesday, October 29, 2008 3:05 PM by admin | 0 Comments Filed under: What's Fresh, Fruits

• Vegetable of the Month: Tubers

  Root vegetables are a commonly neglected bunch, but have recently taken some spotlight with increased emergence of international cuisine. Each root has its own unique taste and nutritional value, so be daring and expand your taste buds! This month’s feature Read More... Posted Wednesday, October 15, 2008 2:12 PM by admin | 0 Comments Filed under: What's Fresh, Vegetables

• Fruit of the Month: Pluots© and Apriums©

  *Pluot© and Aprium© are registered trademarks of Zaiger Genetics, Modesto, California Pluots are complex hybrid fruits that are part plum and part apricot in heritage. These fruits were originally invented in the late 20th century by Floyd Zaiger Read More... Posted Wednesday, October 15, 2008 2:09 PM by admin | 0 Comments Filed under: Fruits