Best Fruit Now

Fruit Buying Guide – April 2010

April’s Fruit Buying Guide offers some excellent insight into what fruits are Best NOW and which fruits to AVOID! Strawberries are running great and are reasonable NOW making them the first selection. Learn how Sustainability is nothing new for California berry growers. Next you will be tuned into another great deal, Chilean grapes. Support Chile by buying grapes NOW! Next, learn who put the navel in the navel! Recipes included in this month’s guide; Macerated Strawberries with Balsamic, Balsamic Pork with Grapes, Bartlett pears with Prosciutto and blue cheese.

Balsamic Pork with Grapes

Source: Based on recipe Slow-Braised Pork with Black Grapes and Balsamic in Bon Appétit, October 2005. Modified by Chef Melissa, A la Maison Personal Chef Service.

1 3-4 pound boneless pork shoulder (picnic shoulder), trimmed, cut into 3 equal pieces
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
8 large shallots, halved, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices (about 3 [...]