Subscribe to Our Blog FeedHello All! This Tuesday’s deliveries will include the Persimmon. Originally from China, the persimmon came to the United States in the 1800s and today is grown rapidly throughout California. This brightly colored, glossy orange red skinned fruit is an excellent source of vitamin A, a good source of vitamin C, and rich in fiber. Ripen… Read more »
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Produce Guide: Maximize Your Produce’s Shelf Life
Hello All and Happy Friday! We’ve received many e-mails since getting started asking for tips on ripening produce or extending shelf life. Fresh organic produce perishes much faster than conventional. Since there aren’t any added preservatives or pesticides, most of the produce will not last longer than a week. In some cases, without proper care,… Read more »
Produce Report: Bananas, Carrots and Rainy Days
Hello all and Happy Delivery Day! Today’s produce was delicious and beautiful this morning, but not quite what we’ve been used to. We truly apologize for any let down. As you may know, organic produce can be extremely unpredictable. However, we were very sad when we saw the size of the carrots this morning. They… Read more »
Produce Spotlight: the Jalapeno
This week’s menu includes the spicy Jalapeno pepper. The Jalapeno is one of the most commonly grown chiles in Mexico and probably the most common chile pepper in the U.S. When the jalapeno is smoked and dried it is called a “chipotle”. The name “jalapeno” is derived from “Jalapa” the capitol of Veracruz, Mexico. The… Read more »
Produce Report: Pumpkin Pie Anyone?
Hello all and Happy Delivery Day! The produce looked amazing this morning! The sugar pie pumpkins were huge and we cannot wait to use them here at GGO! Pumpkin pie will definitely be in the works. Will you be using your pumpkin for something different? Pasta? A side dish? A Jack-o-lantern? We would love to… Read more »
Spotlight on Produce: Kiwi Berries and Sugar Pumpkins!
Hello all and Happy Friday! We are so excited for two new items in this week’s menus: kiwi berries and sugar pumpkins! What is a kiwi berry? A kiwi berry looks like a grape on the outside, a kiwi on the inside and tastes sweet and delicious! Kiwi berries are a small variety of kiwi… Read more »
Produce Report: So good, it’s bananas!
Hello all and Happy Delivery Day! Today’s boxes looked amazing! It was a very eventful morning. The folks from Richmond Confidential came by to say hello. Their trip will be posted online in the next couple of days. Look out for our announcement! We are so excited about having edamame and wheat grass this week!… Read more »
Give Your Life an Organic Makeover
Autumn is here and it’s time to for a little fall cleaning. With the change in seasons, try changing your life a little bit – the organic way. “Going organic” doesn’t just have to mean the type of food you are eating. It can refer to many different areas in your life. By making small… Read more »
Produce Report: How to approach the Fig
Hello loyal GGO fans and Happy Delivery Day! As usual, the produce looked great leaving this morning. I am already enjoying the grapes as my morning snack. 🙂 This week, I wanted to shed a little light on the fig. It can be an intimidating and questionable fruit if you’ve never had one before. Much… Read more »
Your Guide to Fall Produce
Autumn is just around the corner and with the change in seasons comes great fall produce. Our menus will soon begin to change, leaving berries and melons in our summer BBQ memories. You will begin to see more delicious turnips, sweet potatoes, apples, and pumpkins in our recipes. One fall veggie I am excited about… Read more »
