Best Fruit Now

Fruit Buying Guide – December 2009

This month’s Fruit Buying Guide offers a wide variety of delicious fruits that are BEST NOW. Easy to peel, and Oh so convenient Clementines top the list, followed by not so convenient or easy to peel Florida Navel Oranges – Both at their peak of flavor and freshness – these are Mother Nature’s original Flu Shot – go get yours today! Don’t miss the recipe for a Meyer Lemon Drop Martini, tips on what to AVOID ( like the expensive and rare Mangosteen), and suggestions of some less common fruits that are peaking this Holiday Season! Enjoy the site and have a happy and healthy holiday!

Mixed Berry Crostata

Source: Country Living Magazine, Date unknown; Modified by Chef Melissa, A la Maison Personal Chef Service

This recipe is part of my personal collection that I accumulated long before starting A la Maison Personal Chef Service. I copied it out of Country Living Magazine years ago and have made it many times since substituting [...]