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Does Food Have to Look Good to Taste Better? The Importance of Food Presentation Explained!

October 17, 2013

The definition of food presentation in the dictionary is: “the art of modifying, processing, arranging, or decorating food to enhance its aesthetic appeal.” The definition of food presentation in t...

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Why do Fruits Smell So Good?

October 14, 2013

The months have past when I stop to smell the wafting sweetness from a bowl of peaches. Now, along with the changing October leaves, the content of my fruit bowl also changes. The smells of the fru...

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What Makes Chef Becky's Fruitcake Special?

October 11, 2013

Chef Becky set on a mission to make a fruitcake that lacked the traditional dense, compressed load of alcohol-soaked dried fruit.

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Five Health Benefits of Eating Pears

September 20, 2013

Come fall and we begin to usher in our pear season. If you aren't a pear-lover, then reading about the many health benefits of eating pears may help you give these delicious blessings of fall some ...

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Happening This Week: Mt.Diablo Burns, Temperatures Soar & Fall Fruit in Mail Order Boxes

September 11, 2013

As Mt. Diablo in the San Francisco Bay Area burnedSept. 8, it offered a fiery reminder that Mother Nature is still in control.

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Frog Hollow Farm Has Record Crop of Organic Warren Pears in 2013

September 4, 2013

This year at Frog Hollow Farm we have a record crop of our organic Warren pears. Many of you are familiar with our Warren Pears, but for the uninitiated who believe they don't like our pears, all I...

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Easy Guide on How to Freeze Peaches for Winter

September 3, 2013

As we move into the fall season and begin bidding a bittersweet farewell to this summer’s peaches and other stone fruit, freezing is a great way to enjoy the sweetness of summer throughout the year.

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Sulfur-free Dry Fruit: Benefits, Preparation & Uses

August 30, 2013

…“Would your Honor like to try this dried fruit?”… The Taming of the Shrew As the nights become cooler and we begin to see the morning dew, it is time to wrap up our fruit drying operation. Thankfu...

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