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Melon, Crenshaw

  • Produce Type: Produce - Apples
  • Origin:

    Apple Hill- Camino, CA

  • Quantity/Pack Size:

    40# case only (#10155)

  • Seasonality/Availability:

    Late summer through fall

The Crenshaw is one of the more succulent melons with a dense, tender aromatic salmon-orange flesh that is both sweet and spicy. The Crenshaw is a hybrid cross between the Casaba and Persian melon and is often regarded as a dessert melon.

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Dried Bean, True Cranberry

  • Produce Type: Produce Type Not Specified
  • Origin:

    Pascadero, California

  • Quantity/Pack Size:

    5# Bag- #11362

  • Seasonality/Availability:

    Fifth Crow Farms

Known for their deep, vibrant red color that resembles cranberries, giving them their name. These beans are medium to large, with a rounded, plump shape. When cooked, they offer a creamy, tender texture and a rich, slightly sweet flavor with nutty undertones.

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Strawberry

  • Produce Type: Produce - Berries
  • Origin:

    Seasonally available from Salinas, CA
    Year round availability from Mexico and Oxnard

  • Quantity/Pack Size:

    Case, 8/1#- #10405
    1/2 case- #100406
    1# Basket- #100405

    "Farmers Market" Strawberries, 8/1# flat- #10415

    Frozen, 30# case- #10445

    Quartered, fresh, 5# bag- #21607

  • Seasonality/Availability:

    Year round, locally in late spring through summer

A freshly picked strawberry is brilliantly shiny and plump with a bright green top still attached. Berry color alone is not enough to determine good flavor as color varies among varieties, but the darkest berries of any one variety will be the ripest.

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Dried Bean, Pinto

  • Produce Type: Produce Type Not Specified
  • Origin:

    USA

  • Quantity/Pack Size:

    25# sack- #11350

Dried pinto beans are small, oval-shaped legumes with a light brown color and speckled pattern, which turns darker when cooked. They have a mild, earthy flavor with a slightly creamy texture once hydrated and cooked. Often used in Mexican, Southwestern, and American cuisine, pinto beans are versatile, perfect for soups, stews, refried beans, and chili. They require soaking before cooking to reduce cooking time and enhance digestibility, and they absorb flavors well, making them a staple in hearty, savory dishes.

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Figs, Black Mission

  • Produce Type: Produce - Berries
  • Origin:

    Seasonally available from Northern and Central California

  • Quantity/Pack Size:

    Case, 12/8oz- #50521
    Basket- #50525

  • Seasonality/Availability:

    Available locally in summer

Black Mission figs are a variety of fig known for their deep purple to black skin and sweet, rich flavor. They have a tender, reddish flesh and a slightly chewy texture with tiny, edible seeds. This variety is prized for its intense sweetness and complex taste, which can include hints of berry and honey. They are often enjoyed fresh, dried, or used in baking, salads, and jams

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Dried Bean, Garbanzo (Chickpea)

  • Produce Type: Produce Type Not Specified
  • Origin:

    USA

  • Quantity/Pack Size:

    25# sack- #11352

  • Seasonality/Availability:

    Year Round

Dried garbanzo beans, also known as chickpeas, are small, round legumes with a beige color and a slightly nutty flavor. They have a firm texture when cooked and a mildly earthy taste that makes them versatile in a variety of dishes. When dried, garbanzo beans require soaking to rehydrate, typically overnight, and then cooking until tender. They are commonly used in Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and Indian cuisines, found in dishes like hummus, falafel, curries, and salads. Their high protein and fiber content makes them a popular choice for plant-based diets.

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Dried Bean, Baby Butter

  • Produce Type: Produce Type Not Specified
  • Origin:

    USA

  • Quantity/Pack Size:

    10# sack- #11356

  • Seasonality/Availability:

    Year Round

Dried baby butter beans are small, oval-shaped legumes with a smooth, creamy texture when cooked. They have a mild, slightly sweet flavor, making them a versatile ingredient in soups, stews, salads, and casseroles. Once hydrated and cooked, they soften to a buttery consistency, offering a subtle richness to dishes. Their delicate taste pairs well with herbs, spices, and other vegetables, making them a popular choice in Southern and Mediterranean cuisines.

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Purple Moon Cheddar - Fiscalini

  • Produce Type: Cheese - Semi-Hard Cheese
  • Origin:

    Fiscalini Farmstead

  • Quantity/Pack Size:

    8/6oz case

Our Purple Moon Cheddar is truly one of a kind and often described as the perfect wine and cheese pair. To create this uniquely colored and flavorful cheese we soak our Farmhouse Cheddar in a locally produced California red wine. The outer layer turns an enchanting purple effervescent of a lively wine cellar. This semi-hard cheese is made from pasteurized cow’s milk and cut into retail sized pieces.  

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Dried Bean, Black

  • Produce Type: Produce Type Not Specified
  • Origin:

    USA

  • Quantity/Pack Size:

    25# sack- #11370

  • Seasonality/Availability:

    Year Round

Dried black beans are small, oval-shaped legumes with a deep black skin and a soft, creamy texture when cooked. They have a mild, earthy flavor with a slight sweetness and a subtle nutty undertone. When rehydrated and cooked, they hold their shape well and are commonly used in a variety of dishes, such as soups, stews, salads, and as a filling for tacos or burritos. Their versatility makes them a staple in many cuisines, particularly in Latin American, Caribbean, and Southern dishes. They are also rich in protein, fiber, and essential nutrients.

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