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Fruit Buying Guide – February 2010

The release of the March Fruit Buying Guide will be delayed for a few days as we need to sort through some serious weather situations, cold in Florida, rain in Mexico and California and of course the Earthquake in Chile – please be patient as we collect the best information. THANKS!

February’s Fruit Buying Guide reveals some little known secrets of the fruit trade. Discover the best mango available Now and learn what to look for to ensure success! Learn how to navigate the retail market’s large orange displays. You don’t want to load up on a seemingly great deal; only to find you have bought oranges that have been damaged by the Florida freeze! You will also get an education on why Chile grows such excellent grapes. Then you will learn about a fruit that is surely the MOST under appreciated fruit of ALL, and it is great NOW!

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 [...]

Fruit Buying Guide – February 2009

February’s Fruit Buying Guide highlights some fantastic fruits. First we discuss the flavorful Florida Honey Tangerine and the unbelievably juicy Honeybell tangelo! Don’t miss the recipe for a Honey Tangerine Martini. From there, Tommy K gives tips on selecting Chilean grapes and also offers up a bloody good pick. Spanish Clementines are toast but it is time to make a toast to the California AFOUR mandarin, AKA the Delite. For something different, there is a suggestion to dapple in Dapple Dandys and sweeten your day with Lemon Plums.