Produce
Pineapple
Flavor: Sweet
Color: Greenish Yellow
Texture: Crisp
Best Uses: Snacking, salads, juices, sauce, pies, baking
Season: Year Round
Pineapples
Hachiya
Flavor: Sweet and spicy
Color: Deep reddish-orange
Texture: Firm and soft
Best Uses: Eat fresh, salads, desserts
Season: November to February
Fuyu
Flavor: Sweet mild flavor
Color: Pumpkin colored tones
Texture: Firm and soft
Best Uses: Eat fresh, salads, breads, desserts
Season: September to December and March to July
Persimmons
Cranberries
Cranberries are a healthful food, due to their high nutrient and antioxidant content. They are often referred to as a “super food.” The nutrients in cranberries have been linked to a lower risk of urinary tract infections, prevention of certain types of cancer, improved immune function, and decreased blood pressure.
Currant, White
Flavor: Slightly tart
Color: Green unripe, creamy translucent white when ripe
Texture: Delicate small round berries, soft pulpy flesh
Best Uses: Jams, jellies or tart fillings
Season: June to August
Currant, Red
Flavor: Hint of Rose, moderately tart
Color: Brilliant red skin, translucent sheen
Texture: Smooth pearl size, loosely clustered
Best Uses: Jelly, jam, syrup or baked
Season: June to August
Currant, Black
Flavor: Strong complex flavor
Color: Deep inky blue
Texture: Small glossy, tightly clustered strands with soft pulpy flesh
Best Uses: Eat fresh, jams, jellies, syrups & liqueurs
Season: July to August