Written By: chefjohn on November 18, 2011 One Comment
The Produce Report

The Produce Report Nov. 14th – 19th  Northern veggies: Recent rains and cold weather have pushed transition time forward. This is our last week in Salinas as product is winding down fast.broccoli and cauliflower have really hit the short list hard and prices are taking off. Iceberg lettuce has started in Yuma and the Imperial [...]

Written By: chefjohn on November 18, 2011 5 Comments

The Specialties Report Nov. 14th – 19th Specialty Items- Baby peeled carrots with tops are steady and slightly lower. Baby squash are increasing, with sunburst as the best deal of the three main varieties. Specialty tomatoes are on the rise overall with less sunshine and hot weather to push them to grow. French beans are [...]

Written By: chefjohn on November 9, 2011 One Comment
Celebrate Sammy Hagar’s Birthday 2012

CELEBRATE SAMMY HAGAR’S BIRTHDAY 2012 BASH IN CABOS SAN LUCAS MEXICO! With a week-long series of shows at his Cabo Wabo Cantina in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. www.redrocker.com/events Looking for an inexpensive place to stay? Rent our timeshare for less than you would pay for a hotel room. With all the amenities of a hotel, [...]

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Written By: chefjohn on November 7, 2011 One Comment
Looking for an inexpensive Vacation in 2012

Looking for an inexpensive Vacation In 2012 ? Plan ahead! Spend a week on the beach in Oceanside California, minutes away from camp Pendleton, Legoland, a short drive to Disneyland or SeaWorld, San Diego zoo, or a trip to Mexico. Do you have a loved one coming back from overseas and you would love to [...]

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Written By: chefjohn on October 27, 2011 One Comment
Produce Market Report 10/24/2011

MARKET REPORT 10/24/2011 Northern veggies: We are about 2 to 3 weeks away from transitioning out of Salina and down to Yuma. So far it has been a very mild Fall with good pricing. A few things are starting to get a little active. Lettuce has finished up in Salinas and is now coming out [...]

Written By: chefjohn on October 14, 2011 One Comment
Hatch Green Chile’s

It’s that time of year again, the aroma of roasting Hatch Green Chile’s is in the air around every corner in New Mexico. When I was working in New Mexico, I learned about Hatch Green Chile’s. A green chile similar to the shape of an Anaheim, or Pablano pepper, but is about 10 times hotter [...]

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Written By: chefjohn on September 2, 2011 6 Comments
The Produce Report Aug. 29 – Sept. 3rd

I hope everyone has a great holiday weekend! The Produce Report Melons: Cantaloupes are starting to show some activity as shippers are cleaning up all the excess fruit. Prices are still good and quality is excellent. Honeydews remain stable. Seedless watermelon quality is excellent. Vegetables: Green & red bell volume is picking up throughout northern [...]

Written By: chefjohn on September 2, 2011 6 Comments

I hope everyone has a great holiday weekend! The Specialties Report Specialty Items- Baby squash are going every which direction The deal is on the green summer, zucchinis have come down from last week Heirloom tomatoes have come back from the high they were at last week, much better pricing. French Beans are a great [...]