Seit ca. zwei Monaten bekommen wir woechentlich eine Obstkiste. Am Anfang waren wir etwas skeptisch, wollten es einfach nur mal ausprobieren. Aber inzwischen sind wir so begeistert, das wir es nicht mehr missen moechten.
Die Kiste wird von den Fruitguys zusammengestellt, man kann waehlen zwischen Obst, Standard oder organisch (organic) biologisch-angebaut oder einer Gemuesekiste. Wir lassen uns die Obstkiste-organisch biologisch-angebaut bringen. Praktischerweise wird sie jeden Donnerstag bei Gaby in der Firma abgeliefert.
Der Inhalt entspricht etwa 25 einzelnen Obst-Mahlzeiten, das Obst ist grundsaetzlich erntefrisch und organisch biologisch angebaut, kommt moeglichst aus der Naehe, auf jeden Fall aus Kalifornien ( bis auf Bananen und Mangos, die wachsen hier einfach nicht ;-). Die Auswahl der Fruechte ist saisonal und sehr vielfaeltig, so gibt es im Moment unter anderem verschiedene Birnen-, Aepfel- und Mandarinensorten. Die genaue Auswahl jede Woche findet man hier, in dieser Woche z.B. waren in der Kiste :
ORGANIC LOCAL Strawberries
Authentic flavors. The spring harvest of organic strawberries are here! Organically grown berries reward farmers (and us) with indubitable berry taste. A taste of sunshine, warming the earth for spring action. A taste of summers to come and nostalgia for those gone by. Martinez Family Farms, Watsonville CA.
ORGANIC REGIONAL Avocado
“One of the most rare and pleasant fruits of the island. It nourisheth and strengtheneth the body, corroborating the spirits and procuring lust exceedingly.” said one of this fine fruits early discoverers.
ORGANIC Ataulfo Mango
The sun princess Surya Bai transformed into the mango. And that is why a bite of mango can melt a foggy Monday morning. Or put a salsa beat into your typing. There are numerous ways to cut a mango. Secure with a fork and peel. Or cut fat sections close to the pit, score the flesh into cubes and scoop away from the skin.
ORGANIC REGIONAL Kiwi
Kiwi fruit originated in China and was spread throughout the globe in the 1800's. It arrived in the United States in the early 20th century. Kiwi fruit is one of the best sources of vitamin C. It is the most nutrient-rich fruit by volume. One cup of kiwi contains 273% of the RDA of Vitamin C. A great way to eat it is to cut it across the middle so that each half is in the shape of a small cup, then just use a little spoon to scoop it out.
ORGANIC REGIONAL Pixie Tangerine
“The World is very old; But every Spring, It groweth young again, And fairies sing”. And Pixies pop up to the clarion call that Father Winter has gone back to sleep. These Pixie tangerines are picked by the 20 Ojai family farmers that collectively harvest and market these sweet spring time treats. Shore Packing, Ojai CA
ORGANIC Navel Orange
Native to Brazil and brought to Riverside, California in 1873. Famous for it's "navel" which is really an underdeveloped secondary orange bud at its apex.
ORGANIC Minneola
What do you get when you cross a Duncan Grapefruit and Dancy Tangerine? The Minneola. This dark orange piece of California-grown fruit is easily recognized by the nib protruding from its end. It is sometimes referred to as Honeybell. Its sweet tangerine parentage brings out the best and most refreshing parts of its grapefruit line.
ORGANIC Clementine
In Arabic Kalamintina "originally an accidental hybrid said to have been discovered by Father Clément Rodier in the garden of his orphanage in Misserghin, near Oran, Algeria." A sweet neat and petite little treat.
ORGANIC REGIONAL Grapefruit
The first grapefruit was described in Barbados in 1750. It is relatively new to the citrus group and thought to be a genetic offshoot of the Pummelo. Most U.S. grapefruits come from Texas or Florida, these are from California.
ORGANIC Hosui Asian Pear
Sometimes called apple-pears because of their apple-ness on the outside, and pear-ness on the inside. There's a truthiness to this moniker. Asian pears are indeed pears from China, Japan and Korea. The seedlings where brought to California by Chinese immigrants and grew from a small "specialty" crop into a popular and regulated crop.
ORGANIC Red D'Anjou Pear
The Beurre D'Anjou is a French pear that was brought to the United States in 1842. You can tell when it is ready by squeezing it delicately. Remember, pears ripen from the inside out so if it gives to your touch, it is ready.
ORGANIC Green and Red Bartlett Pears
Is your mind is wandering at work, do you find you are chewing on your pencil? Well - stop that! Grab a pear instead. Pears have 4 grams of fiber and Vit C and Potassium to boot. Bartletts are a wonderful variety, warm and tasty.
ORGANIC Fuji Apple
In the 1930s the Fuji apple was bred in Japan. Grafted from Virginian royalty Rawls Jennet and Iowa's Red Delicious, it has become an extremely popular apple in Japan. About the size of a baseball (yakyuu no booru,) this apple is sweet and delicious (oishii.)
ORGANIC Granny Smith Apple
A firm and crisp green apple. When you think of the traditional tart apple, Granny Smith is it. Refreshing and a wonderful compliment to cheese.
ORGANIC Pink Lady® Apple
Red with green blush. This apple has a dimple underneath. It is sweet and tart.
ORGANIC Braeburn Apple
Braeburn apples are cris-p! A sweet and tart apple with yellow flesh. Orange to reddening skin so thin skin seems to disappear.
ORGANIC Gala Apple
Sweet and mild. Somewhat thin skinned. Striped. Hails from New Zealand, from momma Golden and poppa Orange Delicious.
ORGANIC Bananas
Did you know that Bananas are really a giant herb? The "trunk" of this perennial plant is formed of woven and twisted outer leaves from which emerges a stalk. It takes 10-15 months for the bananas to develop. Our philosophy on ripening is that we want to bring fruit to you that is at the beginning of the "breaking point" of ripeness. Banana ripening is an art and is divided into 6 color stages. The FruitGuys perfect banana is a stage 5 -- yellow with green tips. At this stage the banana will be sweet and firm. People have different tastes and we try to provide clients with the widest choice of ripening range.
Enjoy and be fruitful!
