Harry’s Berries Strawberries
Harry’s Berries StrawberriesClose your eyes and imagine the smell of a perfect strawberry. It’s light, fresh and…what else? If you’re having a hard time conjuring the deeply floral, jammy, caramel-tinged aroma of fresh strawberries, it’s probably because you, like most consumers, rarely get to experience the wonder of a field-fresh strawberry.
There’s no better farm to source the perfect strawberry from than Harry’s Berries, which was founded in Oxnard, CA in 1967. For the sake of the family, the land, the farmworkers and the fruit, Harry’s Berries is organic, so there are no chemical pesticides here. Instead, they interplant the fields with cheerful flowers that ward off berry-loving pests and invite beneficial pollinators. Additionally, the berries don’t come off the vine until the very peak of perfection, so you can expect deep red berries full of flavor every single time.
Two specialty strawberry varieties, Gaviota and Seascape, are the main crops. The vibrant red color and the stop-you-in-your-tracks scent of summer will demand your attention, and you’ll never, ever forget your luscious, juicy first bite. Plump, sugar-sweet Gaviotas beg you to eat each and every one straight out of the basket, and the more nuanced Seascapes have a hint of acidity that makes for incredible pies, shortcakes and jams.
How to store:
Once you get your berries home, transfer them to an airtight container and layer (on top, in between, and on the bottom) with dry paper towels. Be sure not to wash your berries until you’re just about to eat them. According to Harry’s Berries, the fruit can last up to two weeks with this method.
Heirloom Figs
Heirloom FigsBeautiful, intriguing, delicious…fresh figs are a true seasonal treasure, and nothing beats figs from California’s Central Valley.
Our Heirloom Figs will contain whichever varieties our grower thinks taste best every week, and may include Black Mission, Tiger Stripe, Kadota, Sierra or Brown Turkey figs.
Italian Prune Plums
Italian Prune Plumsood-quality Italian Prune Plums will have a cloudy film on them, similar to a blueberry, which is the fruits natural protection against moisture.
It makes a great fruit snack or, because of its small size and low water content, maintains its shape for baking in dessert recipes.
Good-quality Italian Prune Plums will have a cloudy film on them, similar to a blueberry, which is the fruits natural protection against moisture. Choose fairly firm to slightly soft fruit.
Japanese 20th Century Pears
Japanese 20th Century PearsThis variety is one of the most widely grown Asian apple pears in the world.
This extraordinary flavored 20th Century Asian pear was first discovered in 1898 as a chance seedling in Matsudo City, Japan. This variety is one of the most widely grown Asian apple pears in the world. The fruit has a delicate, blemish-free, golden yellow skin that our Hood River, Oregon grower hand-wraps individually and packs in a convenient 4-count cell for protection against bruising.
These crisp and juicy pears have a complex flavor that begins with notes of vanilla-butterscotch and then finishes with a refreshingly pleasant tartness. Japanese 20th Century pears make an excellent hand snack, adds flavor and crunch to salads and pairs extremely well with tart cheeses. Product of Oregon.
Kishu Mandarins
Kishu MandarinsThe adorable, seedless Kishu Mandarin is one of California’s most unique citrus gems. About the size of a walnut, (yes, they’re that small!), Kishu’s boast a vibrant orange color with a slightly pebbled skin that’s surprisingly easy to peel. Unlike some mandarin varieties, Kishu Mandarins are completely seedless, making them a perfect and convenient snack for kids and adults alike. Their burst of sweetness and tiny size offer a refreshing and unique citrus experience. Enjoy these seasonal treats during winter months to add a touch of sunshine to your day.
Melissa’s Kishu Mandarins are hand-selected for excellent quality. Choose fruit with a nice, deep orange coloring, a fragrant scent and no soft spots.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
The following prohibit the shipment of any citrus into their state: Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Texas, and Hawaii.
Kiwano Horned Melons
Kiwano Horned MelonsFor over 3,000 years, this African horned melon has been fascinating the produce world. The spiky, golden-orange shell encases a soft, succulent, seed-filled emerald green interior. Once grown only in New Zealand, Melissa’s Kiwano Melons are now grown in California as well. Consumers are drawn to these intriguing, yet versatile tropical fruits whose look easily captures attention. The spiky, orange shells of kiwano melons encase a soft, succulent bright green flesh with edible seeds.
Korean Melons
Korean MelonsSingle serving sized melons with an oval shape and deep yellow ridges, Korean melons have a juicy white flesh. They also have a large seed cavity in the center filled with edible seeds.
Their flavor profile is reminiscent of cantaloupe, pear and banana flavors. They are popular in Asia because they hold up well when cooked. Their convenient, smaller, size makes them easy to handle.
Korean melons are best served chilled. Chop and add to sweet or green salads, use to make smoothies, ice cream or other frozen desserts.
Korean Pears
Korean PearsMelissa’s Korean Pears are crunchy, juicy and sweet. Extreme care is taken while growing these pears; the outcome is a clean, blemish-free fruit. Unlike Western pears, Korean Pears are round and large in size. The skin of the pear has a light, brownish-yellow tint while the inner flesh is white. This variety is cultivated to have an extremely thin skin, which is sweet not bitter.
