Fabulous Fuyus & Heavenly Hachiyas
Unlike some of their more recognizable neighbors in our produce department, persimmons remain a bit of a mystery amongst the fall fruits. Here’s a quick primer to get you up to speed on these versatile delicacies.
Unlike some of their more recognizable neighbors in our produce department, persimmons remain a bit of a mystery amongst the fall fruits. Here’s a quick primer to get you up to speed on these versatile delicacies.
With autumn upon us and apple season in full swing, it’s high time for pie time! If you’re planning to bake up a storm this apple season, don’t be daunted by this delicious dessert. Baking a homemade pie can be as easy as pie with the right equipment.
All about apples? From sodas to sweeteners, we’ve got an array of fruity favorites to whet your apple appetite!
It’s officially apple season and we have harvests aplenty, ripe for the picking! With all the different apples available, do you know which ones are right for you? Whether it’s the best choice for baking, freezing or eating out of hand, don’t worry—there’s an apple for that. Get to the core of the matter with our handy fall apple guide!
Get your melon baller ready—we’ve got three delicious varieties of California-grown melons sweet enough to smooch!
Nothing says summer like the abundance of fresh veggies and fruits you see in the produce aisles and at roadside stands and farmers markets. Take advantage of eating fresh this season and infuse your body with a bounty of more than just vitamins and minerals typically found in produce.
Freshly picked vegetables and fruit (especially those locally grown) are bursting with phytonutrients that give these summer favorites their rich hues of purple, red, orange and yellow—yes, the rainbow! The likes of carotenoids and anthocyanins give summer produce its rich colors while giving you a host of health benefits such as protection for age-and diet-related diseases such as cancer and heart disease. Check out a few of our summertime favorites!
Capture the luscious summer sweetness of fruit by freezing it now and enjoying it on a rainy day this winter! You can easily DIY this summer’s bounty following these tips.
You may have read back in 2015 how Nugget Markets started partnering with UC Davis to help reduce food waste and provide college students with fresh fruits and veggies through their Fruit & Veggie Up program. Nearly one full year later, we’re proud to say the program is still going strong and have some exciting updates to prove it!
To-ma-to, to-mah-to… However you say it, tomato season is back! Whether your harvest is too much to handle (is that even possible?), or you’re picking up farm fresh fruits from the produce aisle, we’ve got all sorts of tips, tricks and trivia for these garden variety tomatoes.