Best Fruit Now

Welcome to Best Fruit Now

Welcome to Best Fruit Now.

A site that celebrates the greatness of FRUIT!

The primary goal of Best Fruit Now is to help make YOU a smarter fruit shopper. There are so many fruits that are great at any given time! There is no reason to be disappointed by peaches that won’t ripen, sour grapes, or melons [...]

Fruit Buying Guide – May 2010

May’s Fruit Buying Guide features some very unconventional fruits! The lead off suggestion is the honey sweet Ataulfo mango aka the Champagne mango. Watch Chef Theo quickly whip up a mango sorbet recipe that is sure to please. Next is the Cinco de Mayo staple – Hass avocadoes. Watch Chef Theo prepare classic GUAC! Other suggestions include Golden Pineapples, Martha’s Best Papaya, Dragon fruit, Apache apricots, and Tasty Rich Apriums- read, watch and enjoy great fruit!

Fruit Buying Guide – March 2010

March 2010 – Well February was certainly an interesting month in terms of weather. Extreme cold down in Florida, rains and cold in Mexico and California then the Mother of all quakes in Chile, all this has kept this fruit buyer on his toes! Suggestions for March include the fantastic Bartlett pear, unaffected by weather these golden treats are great NOW! Also suggested are Golden Pineapples, California Navels, and Mandarins all are running great quality and prices are down. Go out and buy Blueberries NOW as prices will be doubling shortly due to the Chilean Earthquake. For a specialty pick, consider the Maradol Papaya.

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!

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!

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 [...]

Chicken Sausages with Apples

Source: A la Maison Personal Chef Service

1 lb chicken sausage with white wine, garlic and herbs 2 Tbsp butter 2 large apples such as Fuji or gala, peeled and sliced 1 large onion, peeled and sliced 1 Tbsp fresh thyme, chopped plus more for garnish ¼ cup white wine Salt and pepper

Grill sausage over medium-high heat. Meanwhile, [...]

Bacon-Wrapped Figs Stuffed with Goat Cheese

12 ripe Mission Figs, halved 6 Tbsp goat cheese 12 Slices bacon, halved ½ cup balsamic vinegar Large Basil Leaves for garnish Honey for garnish

Preheat broiler. Simmer balsamic vinegar until reduced to about half and consistency is syrupy. Halve figs. Mound about ½ -1 Tsp goat cheese into center of fig, pressing slightly. Wrap bacon around fig and place on baking sheet seam side [...]

Grilled Pineapple with Rum Sauce

1 large, ripe pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into 6-8 slices. 3 Tbsp butter ¼ cup brown sugar 2-3 Tbsp rum Vanilla ice cream

Preheat grill pan. Slice pineapple into half circles. Place pineapple on dry grill pan. Grill 3-4 minutes per side. Meanwhile, melt butter over medium-high heat in medium saucepan. Add brown sugar and stir, lifting off the heat if too [...]

Amaretto Peach Parfait

2 large, ripe peaches, pitted, peeled and diced ½ cup Orange juice ¼ cup Lime juice 2 oz. Amaretto (optional) 1 Tbsp Fresh ginger, minced 2 Tbsp Sugar 1 cup Plain or vanilla yogurt 1 cup Pound Cake, cubed and divided Fresh mint for garnish

Combine orange juice, lime juice, amaretto, ginger and sugar in small saucepan. Simmer, [...]