The stone fruits (peaches, plums, nectarines, etc) are currently in full season, but the season does not last long. Capogiro Gelato Artisans (3300 Henry Avenue) are celebrating the stone fruit, but only for a limited time. Capo has put togther specially designed gelatos in honor of the stone fruit, and they promise to be delicious. [...]
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After the Philly Food Tour on Friday, we headed straight back to the Fair Food Stand to pick up some of our own produce. Now, those of you who love pears know that at any normal grocery store its always a gamble. They might be soft and look really luscious and ripe, but as soon [...]
Produce Workers Strike, Expect Lag In Your Berry Supply, Brah
Aired March 1st, 2010 on Animal Rights and Fruit.0 CommentsWhile a cold snap in Florida is doing its part to limit supply and cause fresh produce prices to soar, a more homegrown problem might soon have similar effects. 250 workers at the Philadelphia Regional Produce Market belonging to Teamsters Local 929 went on strike at midnight after failing to secure their desired contract terms [...]
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The Quest To Tame The Wild Beach Plum
Aired August 13th, 2009 on Farming, Fruit, In Season and Locavore.2 CommentsThe taste of beach plum jam, for those who have had the privilege to partake of such a delicacy, brings to mind spending summer down the shore. It is a long-standing tradition among beach locals to gather the tart, tiny, wild plums from mid-August to late September, and to make them into canned preserves for [...]
