Subscribe to Our Blog FeedIt’s no secret that we love our farmers markets out there. Heck, we at Golden Gate Organics partner with them. But what makes the farmers market that much better than, say, a grocery store chain? Is it the down-to-earth feel, the European ambiance of a basket of fresh goodies? Or is it something more…. The Truth Is… Read more »
Posts Categorized: fruit
3 Offbeat Ways to Eat Arugula WITHOUT Making a Salad
It’s such an easy solution — you have greens, you make a salad. Simple as that. And don’t get us wrong — salads are great. But sometimes you want something just a bit more substantial, and throwing in pieces of chicken, bacon, hard-boiled eggs, pieces of ham, and maybe even a taco salad just gets a little… Read more »
3 In-Depth Secrets to Choosing the Right Persimmon
Ooops…. You just got yourself a produce bag of persimmons when you meant to get some good tomatoes for your tacos. What. Do. You. Do? ….Thankfully, you honestly should keep those persimmons for what it’s worth, because lo and behold, you have quite the versatile fruit on your hands! The Persimmon Is a True Delicacy This… Read more »
Persimmon Rule Number 1: ALWAYS Examine the Shape
Surprising, right? I mean, after all, most fruits pretty much hold the same shape they’re known for. Apples look like hearts. Pears look like, well…pears. But a persimmon? That’s an entirely different ballgame given that while it does resemble a tomato, not every persimmon is created equal. And it’s important to realize this: The Shape of the… Read more »
So Many Persimmon Varieties Out There: Assume They’re Not Sweet
You basically need to follow that dogma to a tee minus a few exceptions. Tricky, yes. But that’s the case for persimmons as you can see here. As far as learning more and more about persimmon varieties, though, the one thing you have to keep in mind is this — not all “varieties” are alike!… Read more »
The Good Persimmons Need to Be PRISTINE Persimmons
Good at checking the corn for rotten parts? Good. What about apples? They’re easy to spot the bad ones. But persimmons? It all depends on what you want in one. The good persimmons isn’t about whether or not they’re actually ‘good’ (as in ripe enough, or rotten). What’s funny is even the special shapes and… Read more »
Health Benefits of Avocado
Two of the most popular New Year’s resolutions here in the U.S. are to lose weight and get fit. These are both worthy goals, but be very careful if they’re yours. Losing weight often involves dieting, which involves reducing your fat intake – and that can lead to the reduction of the wrong fats. Contrary… Read more »
What’s the Skinny on Fruit and Dieting?
Wondering where fruit comes in (or stays out) of your diet and weight loss plan? It can get a bit confusing these days. The reality is what whether or not you can eat fruit on your diet depends on what your diet is supposed to accomplish. If you are on a “high protein/low carb” plan… Read more »
Top 8 California Organic Farms to Check Out Right Now
Honestly thinking of California almost begs the word organic. It’s the final frontier for organic foods, fresh ingredients coming straight from the Earth over here in Nor-Cal, and you can’t beat the seasonal produce here, from avocados to zucchini and everything in between. But the question remains: Where Do We Find the Best California… Read more »
Welcome to the Plethora of Products at Forbidden Fruit Orchards
And trust us: you’ll be shocked at what Forbidden Fruit Orchards, as they’re no ordinary organic farm, not like these other fantastic Cali organic farms out there. For starters, Sandra Newman, owner of the Orchards, expresses her passion in droves along with quality education in agricultural studies, and after 200 some tea plants, Pakistani mulberries,… Read more »
