Fresh Produce
Concords
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Grown In: Tontitown, Arkansas and Lodi, New York
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Shipping: 2nd Week of August into Early November.
The Concord grape was originally developed in 1849 by Ephraim Wales Bull in Concord, Massachusetts. Today, Concord grapes make up almost 10% of the American grape crop. The skin of a Concord grape is typically dark blue or purple, and often is covered with a lighter colored "bloom" which can be rubbed off. Concord grapes have large seeds, are highly aromatic and the fruit can be easily separated from the skin. They are often used to make grape juice, jelly, or pie.
Classic Variety Grapes
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Grown In: Lodi, New York
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Shipping:
September through October
Table varieties usually have lower sugar content than wine grapes and are more flavorful when eaten. Table grapes are divided into color categories of white or black (also referred to as red). White varieties range in color from pale yellow-green to light green. Black grapes are light red to purple-black.
Currants
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Grown In: Hudson Valley Region of NYS & Central Massachusetts
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Shipping:
1st Week of July
Currants are a tiny red, white, or pink berry related to the Gooseberry. These berries are great for eating out of hand and the fresh, tart flavor is excellent in fresh fruit dishes. They also lends themselves well to savory dishes, as the tart flavor makes a strong contrast. Fruits range in color from dark red to pink, yellow, white and beige, and they continue to sweeten on the bush even after they appear to be in full color. The berries are high in vitamin C, phosphorus, calcium, and iron.
Black Currants
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Grown In: Fingerlakes Region of NYS
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Shipping:
2nd Week of July
Due to its unique flavor and richness in polyphenols, dietary fiber and essential nutrients, awareness and popularity of the black currant is growing, with a number of consumer products entering the market. Black currant berries have a distinctive sweet and sharp taste popular in jam, juice, ice cream, and liqueur.
Gooseberries
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Grown In: Central Massachusetts
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Shipping:
1st Week of July
The gooseberry is a bittersweet, juicy berry that is opaque and generally golden in color. It also comes in a delightful color range, from green to red to purple. The interior flesh of the berry will match the color of the skin, but has a slightly translucent appearance.
Gooseberries are best known for their use in desserts such as pies, crumbles and fools (an English dessert generally made by mixing puréed fruit, whipped cream, and sugar). They are also used to flavor drinks such as soda, water or even milk, and are used to make fruit wine.
Black Raspberries
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Grown In: Hudson Valley Region of NYS
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Shipping:
1st Week of July
Black raspberries are very versatile and excellent eaten plain or topped with ice cream. They make delicious jams, preserves, pies and tarts. Black raspberries are also great for baking and can be included in muffins, scones, and other sweet treats. This fruit is beneficial to your health with its high antioxidants, especially vitamin C.
