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February 2, 2015

The Grapevine                            
 
LAST CALL!   
Pre-Orders for Valentine's Day specialty items should be placed by the end of this week to ensure delivery for the 13th or 14th.
 
Click here for our V-Day Specials!
  
If you would like more information on availability, pricing, or for ideas-- don't hesitate to give one of our Sales Reps a call.

The Source:  Commodity Updates
Your source for learning how weather and other conditions across the country and the globe affect the quality, availability, and pricing of your fresh fruits and produce.

                                                

Quality issues continue to come up on many row crop items due to past weather conditions.

 

Blueberry - Availability is light due to delayed arrivals and transfers.

 

Honeydew - Supplies will be very limited through February due to rain weather during planting and abnormal overcast weather has hampered supplies.

 

For more updates on commodities:

 
Valentine's Day Favorites   
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Our most popular upscale items!
 
Delicate Greens
Baby Mixed Heads, Hydroponic Bibb Lettuce,
and Mixed Micro Greens
 
Elegant Vegetables
French Beans, Peeled Baby Carrots with Tops,
and Fingerling Potatoes
 
Exotic Mushrooms
Chantrelles, Hedgehogs, Maiitakes, and Gourmet Mushroom Blend.

Recipe Corner
 
Valentine's Day Salad 
   with Champagne Vinaigrette
 
Ingredients:
2 tbsp. Champagne Vinegar
1/2 tsp. Salt
1/4 tsp. Black Pepper
1/4 cup + 1 tbsp. Mild Olive Oil (preferably French)
12 cups Loosely packed mixed young red lettuces, torn into bite-size pieces (Suggestions: 1215 Baby Mixed Heads, 0318 Raddichio, 1210 Baby Lola Rosa, 1221 Baby Red Oak Lettuce, 1224 Baby Red Romaine)
 
Directions:
Whisk vinegar, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Add olive oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified. Add lettuces. Toss to coat. Serve immediately.
 
Serves 6-10.

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