The Fruit Connection : November 2008

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"Tis the Season"! For Cooking and Gift-Giving
So we're here to help!
December 2008
Greetings!

Once again, December is here already and I'm wondering how that happened! We hope you enjoy the holiday edition of The Fruit Connection.

I am including Maryland events here because all of the hosts listed offer valuable business and/or networking resources that can be helpful wherever you are.

If business networking and/or holiday shopping are not high on your list, (or on the list at all), perhaps this month's "Fruitful Recipe" will appeal to your tastebuds, or you will find the pear selection and storage tips helpful for ensuring that what you buy gets eaten at its peak!

Celebrate National Pear Month!

"In the US, the modest pear has earned its place in the national spotlight in December, which the USDA has declared National Pear Month. Recognized for their positive impact on the economy, their nutritional value to families and their global culinary uses, USA Pears and the farmers who grow them are deserving of such an honor".

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Networking and Shopping Opportunities Galore!

NRG Summit-Dec 5th NRG Info

OPN-Dec. 9th
On Purpose info

Coco's Cafe
Dec. 10th Tusk Grafx

Howard Chamber Holiday Party Dec. 11th
Howard Co. Chamber

Networking Central Benefit Event

Dec. 17
Networking Central 75% proceeds go to Cancer Support Foundation,Inc.

Fruitful Recipe-Pear Crostini Appetizer

Ingredients: 2 USA pears 3 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon Butter 1 teaspoon Honey 24 Baguette rounds, toasted 1/2 cup Goat cheese, spreadable 1/2 cup Almonds, slivered, toasted* Black pepper, ground, if desired

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New Gift Design-"Chocolate-Chocolate-Chocolate!"

Double Chocolate Brownies, Triple Chocolate Cookies, Fudge Cocoa and more are combined with Fuji Apples and Anjou Pears for an intensely sweet gift!

$50.00 + S&H + tax in MD
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A "Pearfectly" Wonderful Gift!

The Holiday Pear Pack is a popular selection for the season! This gift package includes a delightful assortment of pears & pear-related items: slicer, ornament, white pear tea, and a pear recipe booklet.

$35.00 + S&H + tax in MD
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Ideal Gift in any season!

The "Nutrition Box" is full of healthful treats: a yummy assortment of apples, oranges, and pears along with dried fruit and nuts.

Note: Please call to order a customized version of this gift for delivery to CA, WA, OR, FL, LA and TX.

$32.00 + S&H + tax in MD
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Fruitful Find! While researching information for this edition of the Fruit Connection, I found out that USA Pears offers helpful Shopping & Storage Tips for pears and nearly every fruit and vegetable! See below for some details on pears, and click the link to find guidelines for other produce items. (Ideal for successfully maximizing your food dollars)!

Gift shoppers, please check out the savings coupon below and note the Holiday Shipping Information. Thanks for reading, and Happy Holidays!


Dorothy Vitrano, "The Fruit Lady"
Fruition Gifts


voice: 800-481-FRUIT (3784)
Shopping Tips for Selecting Pears and other Fruits & Veggies

Pears, Anjou/Bosc/Comice/Seckel/red pears: Pears are one of the few fruits that do not ripen successfully on the tree. They are harvested by hand when they reach full maturity but before they are ripe. Pears will ripen after they harvested.

Choose a pear that is bright and fresh looking with no bruises or external damage. Pears other than Bartletts do not dramatically change color as they ripen. Test for ripeness by pressing gently near the stem, if it gives to gentle pressure it is sweet juicy and ready to eat.

Because pears ripen from the inside out, ripe fruit will give gently to gentle pressure near the stem. Waiting until pears are soft around the middle may indicate over ripeness. Store unripe pears in a warm place outside of the refrigerator in a fruit bowl or in a paper bag. Check daily for ripeness.

*Store ripe pears in the coldest part of the refrigerator. Pears are an ethylene producer. Avoid long term storage next to ethylene sensitive produce. Pears produce odors which may be absorbed by cabbage, carrots, celery, onions and potatoes. Pears may also absorb odors produced by onions and potatoes. Take care not to store pears next to these items

Holiday Shipping Recommendation

Due to increased volume during the holidays, ordering and shipping your gifts as soon as possible is highly recommended, even if the gifts are going to "local" (MD,DC,VA etc) addresses. UPS stops guaranteeing their delivery times on or about Dec. 10th, and so many people take off from work or are out on errands that delivering early is the best plan for ensuring that your gifts get to your friends, family and business contacts in a timely manner.

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Fruit Connection readers save! Use the code: holiday8 to save 10% on your holiday shopping!

Offer Expires: 12/7/08

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