February 11th, 2021

  Market Notes February 11th, 2021     NEW ZEALAND FRUIT As rain, sleet, storms and snow are in season on this side, down under and one over it’s just past the peak of summer. And we all know how wonderful summertime stone fruit is. No, it’s not the drop dead...

February 4th, 2021

  Market Notes February 4th, 2021   THESE ARE A FEW OF OUR FAVORITE VALENTINE’S THINGS Endive that’s red tipped, red peppers with stems clipped.  Beets with red circles, potatoes with purples, Raspberries, strawberries, apples grapes and pears.  Tomatoes in so many...

January 28th, 2021

  Market NotesJanuary 28th, 2021   OFF-SHORE AND NOT MUCH MORE Asparagus remain high for two reasons. First, like almost everything else, there are delays.  This time it is at the ports in Miami. This affects availability, quality, and ultimately price. This is...

January 21st, 2021

  Market Notes January 21st, 2021   WHITE SUPREMACY We admit it.  Compared to the numerous varieties and colors of potatoes we are not fans of purple potatoes. Compared to the vast wonderful flavors this expanded category now offers we think that purple potatoes...

January 14th, 2021

  Market Notes January 14th, 2021     WE EAT WITH OUR EYES (and sometimes we swallow) In the culinary specialty world we are always looking for the prettier plate. We search for that one special item, that one perfect color to make the meal “pop”, and the...