Archive for June, 2009

Chipotle Peach Salad

Monday, June 22nd, 2009

Makes 5 Servings

Prep Time: 15 Minutes - Cook Time: 10 to 15 Minutes - Chill Time: 30 Minutes

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Ingredients

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Salt and Pepper

1-1/2 tablespoon adobo sauce from chipotle can, divided

1 chipotle pepper

2 ripe Summerwhite® or yellow peaches, divided

3 tablespoon olive oil­

3 tablespoon fresh lime juice

½ teaspoon each: salt and sugar

1 bag Fresh Express® Hearts of Romaine

½ cup quartered and thinly sliced red onion

½ cup coarsely crushed white tortilla chips

Directions

Rinse chicken breasts and pat dry. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and brush with 1 tablespoon adobo sauce. Grill over medium coals for about 5 minutes per side or until nicely charred and cooked through. Chill, then cut into small bite-size strips. Meanwhile, peel and pit one of the peaches. Transfer to a blender container with the chipotle pepper, the remaining adobo sauce, olive oil, lime juice, salt and sugar; blend until smooth. Pit and thinly slice the remaining peach and place in a large salad bowl with the romaine and onion. Drizzle with dressing and toss well to coat. Top with tortilla chips. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

 

Peaches Pack Superfruit Punch

Tuesday, June 9th, 2009

bea_peach_scrabble_1b1Superfruit status has typically been left to more exotic fruits like, acai, goji and pomegranates. As those fruits move to the mainstream more and more familiar fruits are making it onto the superfruit roster. Health Watch articles like this one are popping up online and including peaches in the Superfruit category. That’s because they are packed with potassium, high in antioxidants, an excellent source of vitamin A,  a good source of vitamin C and beta carotene. For a full nutrition profile refer back to the previous post on peach nutrition.

 

Sweet Summer Fruit Bruschetta

Friday, June 5th, 2009

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This recipe works great as an appetizer or dessert.

Makes 8 Servings

Ingredients

24          1/4-inch baguette slices

1/4         cup butter, softened

6            tablespoon brown sugar, divided

1/4         teaspoon cinnamon

1/2         cup chopped peaches and/or nectarines

1/2         cup chopped plums

2            tablespoon fresh lime juice

2            tablespoon chopped glazed walnuts

Directions

Lay the baguette slices in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Stir together the butter, 4 tablespoons brown sugar and cinnamon and spread on one side of each baguette slice. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes or until bubbly and bread is lightly browned on the edges. Stir together the remaining brown sugar, fruit and lime juice in a small bowl. Spoon equal amounts over the bread slices and sprinkle with walnuts.

C. William “Bill” Chandler

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009

 

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Bill attended UC Davis where he majored in Ag Economics, and is a strong proponent of education and ag research. He believes it is vital that the farming industry remains strong, so that good food can be provided for future generations.

Bill is a third-generation grower, producing peaches, plums and nectarines on his own land for his farm, Chandler farms in Selma, California (Better know as the raisin capital of the world.) He is continuing the family farming tradition begun by his grandfather in 1888; he even lives in the same house that he was raised in.  

Bill prefers his peaches right off the tree because it’s high in sugar and versatile enough to enjoy in many ways. 

Organic Peach Grower in LA Times

Monday, June 1st, 2009

Anxiety, fear , and frustration are some of the feelings Organic peach grower David Mas Masumoto described in this LA Times article. Masumoto grows over 80-acres of organic peaches in California’s San Joaquin Valley.  In the article  he shared some of his emotions and  experiences with the land he goes through every year while tending his orchards. Masumoto is a third generation Japanese / America artist – farmer who has a unique approach to educating people about his family farm. Along with literary works like his book Epitaph for a Peach, his farm annually hosts a peach tree adoption program. Every year the public has the opportunity to adopt an Elberta peach tree. Masumoto and his group tend to the trees for the year, including pruning, irrigation and pest control. When it comes to harvest, whomever has adopted the tree is responsible for harvesting the fruit themselves. It’s a unique way to get connected with the land, promote responsibly ag practices and get your hands on some tasty certified organic peaches.