The Fruit Connection : June 2007

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The Fruit Connection )
Full of Fruitful News June 2007
In this issue
  • What's In Season for Summer?
  • Chesapeake Bay-by Box
  • Easy Shopping with Fruition Gifts
  • Grilled Peaches-great for weekend dinners!
  • Fruition "About Town"
  • "Food-related Finds"
  • Greetings!

    With Father's Day coming up this week, some customers are deciding that a gift box from Fruition fits the bill for a gift that won't be the wrong size or color.

    For fresh fruit fanatics there are plenty of "fruit- full" gifts, and for those with a sweet tooth or who to love to snack, there are quite a few food and fruit boxes as well. Would you like a custom gift? Give us a call and we'll help you design it!

    Thanks for reading The Fruit Connection. We hope you'll enjoy this issue's recipe and a new feature, "Food-Related-Finds". Have a great month!


    Dorothy (I also answer to "Hey Fruit Lady"!)

    What's In Season for Summer?

    According to www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org, there are PLENTY of produce items available throughout the Summer (June, July, August).

    Believe it or not, I had to go look up one of the items: "Olallieberries".

    From www.wisegeek.com: "Olallieberries are large, shiny, juicy berries in the bramble family. They are most commonly compared to blackberries, and they are closely related to blackberries. However, they have a more intense, tart flavor, and a very brief growing season. Olallieberries are most widely cultivated along the West Coast of the United States, specifically in California, and are a coveted treat while fresh. They can also be found frozen and in the form of preserves such as jams and jellies". I guess we learn something new every day!

    Chesapeake Bay-by Box

    One of the Fruit Lady's goals this year is not connected to fruit, but I figured out a way to combine my passion for produce with my dedication to environmental matters. Having been lucky enough to spend summers on the Bay and regretting its decline, I joined the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. For non- Maryland readers, it may interest you to know that CBF is also committed to enhancing the health of waters in DC, VA, PA and DE.

    Inspired by the latest "Save the Bay" magazine, I will donate $2.00 to CBF for every "Chesapeake Bay- by"(C) Gift Box sold. So keep this nifty gift in mind when you want to send congratulations to new parents, and help save the bay at the same time!
    For more information on how you can help save the bay, visit www.cbf.org

    Easy Shopping with Fruition Gifts

    Did you know all the ways you can easily shop with Fruition Gifts? Take a look at the options below. Whichever works the best for you is wonderful by us!

    • On the website: www.fruitiongifts.com
    • By phone: Call toll-free: 800-481-FRUIT (3784)
    • By fax to: 800-481-FRUIT (3784)
    • By email if your credit card is on file with us (email: fruit@fruitiongifts.com)
    • In-person if you see the Fruit Lady!
    Ordering multiple gifts and prefer to use the computer?
    If so, you can place one order on the site and then just send an email with all the rest of your order information (gift selections, shipping info & card messages). We'll send you a confirmation email with your total.

    Grilled Peaches-great for weekend dinners!

    Preparation time: 30 minutes Serves: 4 Cups of Fruits and Vegetables per Serving: ˝ Ingredients: 4 fresh ripe, medium peaches
    1 Tbsp. dry Thai spice mixture OR
    1 Tbsp. mixture of red chili flakes, dry leaf thyme, garlic powder, lemon pepper, and ground coriander
    Non-stick spray
    1 oz. crumbled Chevre goat cheese or Feta
    16 whole wheat crackers
    Fresh herb sprigs for garnish

    Peel peaches, cut in half and remove pits. Dust well with spice mixture. Cover and hold for 30 minutes. Before cooking, spray peaches lightly with non-stick spray. Grill or broil until lightly browned on each side, turning often. Cook only until slightly softened. Remove and cool briefly.
    Cut peaches into large wedges and place on a bed of lettuce. Sprinkle with crumbled cheese and serve with whole wheat crackers.

    Each serving provides: An excellent source of fiber, and a good source of vitamin C. Credit: Recipe courtesy of Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH). This recipe meets PBH and Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) nutrition standards that maintain fruits and vegetables as healthy foods. Nutritional Information per Serving Calories: 206 Carbohydrates: 33g Total Fat: 7.4g Cholesterol: 3mg Saturated Fat: 2.1g Dietary Fiber: 6g % of Calories from Fat: 31% Sodium: 285mg Protein: 5g

    Fruition "About Town"

    On June 2, Fruition participated in Essential Family Chiropractic's "Canned Food Drive and Open House". The event successfully collected more than 400 non- perishable food items for a local organization that helps the hungry in our area. It was fun getting to visit with Dr. Eric Lindsell's patients and sharing some information on the health benefits of fresh fruits and vegetables. If you are putting on a health-related event and would like Fruition to be a part of it, please let us know!

    June 28th is Network Referral Group's quarterly Summit, and Fruition plans to be there. This tradeshow is typically attended by about 400-500 business people.

    Please come visit our table, where we'll have information about the "Fruit4U" program (healthy snacks for offices), fresh fruit fund- raisers for schools and non-profits, and our gift service. Please stop by and say "hi" to the Fruit Lady's Mother!

    "Food-related Finds"

    Have you met Avery Boyce or heard of FetchFood.com? It makes getting carry-out or delivery as easy as pie! Focused for right now on the Baltimore city area, FetchFood.com's goal is to enable customers to "Enjoy take-out without the hassles". You can order online from participating restaurants and for many of them you can select delivery.

    Why not visit www.fetchfood.com and make your life easier and more delicious?!

    If you have a suggestion for our "food-related finds" feature, email us at www.fruitiongifts.com for consideration. Coming in future issues: "Super Suppers" and "For the Love of Food"

    "Nuts About You"
    This one is always a hit! Perfect for those guys on your list who would like a gift full of crunchy snacks! Includes pistachios, cashews, an almond mini-bundt cake, and "Pecan Yummies" (TM). Chuck (our operations director) devoured his bag of Pecan Yummies in seconds!
    $45.00 + S&H

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